The Littleton Historical Museum hosts several annual events which are sponsored by Friends of the Library and the museum. Annual events include a free summer concert series; a yearly craft fair held the first Saturday in October; a harvest festival where children can select their own pumpkin on the second Saturday in October; and A Holiday's Eve in early December. For details about individual events, call the Littleton Historical Museum at 303-795-3950.
Click on the event name for more information about that event.
| Date |
Time |
Event |
Cost |
Details |
4/11/2008
thru
6/1/2008
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8:00 am –
5:00 pm* |
In Focus - National Geographic Greatest Portraits |
Free and open to the public |
“In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits,” an exhibition consisting of 56 striking color and black-and-white photographs, will premiere at the Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. on April 11 and remain on view through Sunday, June 1. |
5/17/2008
|
10:00 am –
3:00 pm* |
Plowing and Planting at the Museum |
Free |
Visit the 1860s farm and learn how people farmed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Three teamsters with their draft horses have been invited to join the museum's mule team in demonstrating the use of plows, cultivator, disk, and other horse-drawn farm implements.
Heirloom seeds and plants will also be sold. |
5/21/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm* |
How to Trace the History of Your House |
Free and open to the public |
The Littleton Historical museum, in collaboration with Historic Littleton Inc., and in recognition of National Historical Preservation Month will host a program on tracing the history of a house. Bruce Hanson, Research Librarian, Western History/Genealogy Dept. at the Denver Public Library will address Denver area information; members of the Historic Littleton Inc. will focus on Littleton homes. The meeting will be held May 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., 303-795-3950.
Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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5/23/2008
thru
7/13/2008
|
8:00 am –
8:00 am* |
Life is a Leaky Boat - the Sculpture of Don Mitchell |
Free and open to the public |
The Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO presents Life is a Leaky Boat – the Whimsical Sculpture of Don Mitchell. The exhibition opens to the public Friday, May 23 and runs through Sunday, July 13. The exhibition is open during regular museum hours: Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and holidays. |
5/28/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm* |
Book Report - Castles of Colorado by Ann Westerberg |
Free and open to the public |
Castles of Colorado - Scandals, Hauntings, and Tales fo the Past by Ann Westerberg
Castles. Just the word conjures up childhood fantasies filled with visions of kings, knights and ladies in waiting, of secrets, mystery and even intrigue. Littleton resident Ann Westerberg has put together a collection of Colorado castles. Some you would expect to be included, others are quirky and off-beat and at times one person’s folly but, boy, does it make a fun read! |
6/4/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - Dakota Blonde |
Free |
Dakota Blonde, a “New-Folk” group with absolutely enchanting songs and such tightly blended harmonies that you would swear they were born to sing together. Mary Huckins, Don Pinnella and Tony Raddell met through their careers in Music Therapy. All three work with children and adolescents who are emotionally troubled. That may be what gives them that special knack for including audiences in their music and finding the heartstrings that music plays in all of us. |
6/9/2008
thru
6/13/2008
|
9:00 am –
3:00 pm* |
Summer Youth Program |
$90.00 per child |
This program offers students an opportunity to learn and explore the challenges that faced early settlers in the South Platte Valley. |
6/11/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - 40 Gallon Still |
Free |
40 Gallon Still
Sometimes, the best new thing is just to do it the old way; steeped in tradition, 40 Gallon Still serves up real right rhythm, sweet mountain harmonies, simple tasty solos and an overall sound that cuts straight to the heart and soul of bluegrass. It is bluegrass the old fashioned way, whether it’s at a late night show, an early morning service, a midday festival or an all night jam. Time-tested traditional and fresh hot originals combine to create a musical and lyrical presence rooted in the past and rolling toward the future. The band is Jeff Mosgrove, guitar & mandolin; lead vocals, Eric Drobny, upright bass, harmony vocals; Mike Martin, fiddle; Scott Kofoed, banjo; and Davis Vardaman, mandolin, guitar, lead vocal and harmony. |
6/12/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Concert rain date |
Free |
Concert rain date, will be used only if needed call the museum for current information.
Musical groups will be rescheduled due to inclement weather when necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the Museum for the name of the band that has been rescheduled. |
6/18/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - Jubilant Bridge |
Free |
Jubilant Bridge
A dulcimer wizard and a pure-voiced poet are the heart and soul of Jubilant Bridge, a harmony-driven acoustic duo with a sparkling sound that is fresh and innovative. Mountain dulcimer wizard and vocalist Willie Jaeger takes what is often thought of as a “simple” folk instrument and discovers its complexity. Vocalist and guitarist Carol Van Alstine provides the duo most of the distinctive original songs. |
6/25/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - After Midnight Jazz Band |
Free |
After Midnight Jazz Band
Benny swings again! After Midnight plays hot swingin' jazz from the Benny Goodman sextet era of the 1930's, 40's, and 50's! They feature world-class musicians Roger Campbell on Clarinet; Greg Harris on Vibraphone, Ced Forsyth, string bass; Mike McCullough, guitar & vocals; Jim Moore, drums. |
6/26/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Concert rain date |
Free |
Concert rain date, will be used only if needed call the museum for current information.
Musical groups will be rescheduled due to inclement weather when necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the Museum for the name of the band and date that has been rescheduled. |
7/2/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - The Golden Eagle Concert Band |
Free |
The Golden Eagle Concert Band
The Golden Eagle Concert Band (GECB) is a 50 piece all-volunteer adult community band, consisting of men and women of all ages and backgrounds. The GECB is active throughout the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado, presenting American band music from the turn of the 20th century through the 1940s, by composers such as John Phillip Sousa, Karl King, Jerome Kern, George & Ira Gershwin, George M. Cohan, and others of that era. The organization is a full-fledged concert band, including brass, reed and percussion instruments. |
7/7/2008
thru
7/11/2008
|
9:00 am –
3:00 pm* |
Summer Youth Program |
$90.00 per child |
This program offers students an opportunity to learn and explore the challenges that faced early settlers in the South Platte Valley. |
7/9/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - Mile High Banjo Society |
Free |
The Mile High Banjo Society
The Mile High Banjo Society was formed in 2001 to foster, encourage, and preserve the rich historic tradition, culture and heritage of the banjo and the music associated with the banjo, ragtime and Dixieland jazz. Members of the group are Ray Bubick, banjo and accordion; Jim Calm, tuba and keyboard; Molly Kaufmann, Piano/keyboard; Ron (Snake) Moermond, plectrum banjo/vocalist; John Mumford, plectrum and 5 string banjo; Donna Smith, banjo and vocalist and Decker Westerberg, guitar/banjo and washboard. |
7/16/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - The Denver A Cappella Project |
Free |
The Denver A Cappella Project
The exciting and unique mixed octet offers a wide variety of a cappella music. The Denver A Cappella Project’s performances showcase the musical and entertainment diversity of the group. With a musical repertoire consisting of classical, jazz, contemporary, patriotic, folk, pop and more, the group’s music reminds many audiences of such international favorites as The Swingle Singers, Chanticleer, The King’s Singers an others. The Denver A Cappella Project is composed of three sets of spouses, two sets of siblings and two sets of in-laws, they are literally a family that focuses on creating unique and entertaining performances. |
7/17/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Concert rain date |
Free |
Concert rain date, will be used only if needed call the museum for current information.
Musical groups will be rescheduled due to inclement weather when necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the Museum for the name of the band and date that has been rescheduled. |
7/23/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - Runaway Express |
Free |
Runaway Express
A fixture of the Denver music scene for 20 years, Runaway Express has a repertoire of 2,000 songs including the music of Buddy Holly, Woodstock, Bob Dylan and other music of the ‘50s and 60s. The band includes Jim and Salli Ratts; Ernie Martinez, Dr. Dan Jones; Scott Bennett, Ted Cole; Butch Hause and Chris Stongle. |
7/25/2008
thru
9/28/2008
|
8:00 am –
5:00 pm* |
Own an Original - Best of Show |
Free |
Own an Original - Best of Show 2007
Headed for Slaw
Best of Show
by Carol Pierce
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7/30/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Museum Summer Concert - Brad Fitch & TropiCowboy Trio |
Free |
Brad Fitch & TropiCowboy Trio
Brad and Kathy Fitch specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They perform at fairs, concerts, fund-raisers, weddings, picnics, parades, school programs, parties and at cowboy and western music festivals throughout the United States. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs written about the places they have traveled. People from throughout the nation have planned their vacations around the Fitch s performance schedule in Estes Park, Colorado. |
7/31/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Concert rain date |
Free |
Concert rain date, will be used only if needed call the museum for current information.
Musical groups will be rescheduled due to inclement weather when necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the Museum for the name of the band that has been rescheduled. |
8/4/2008
thru
8/8/2008
|
9:00 am –
3:00 pm* |
Summer Youth Program |
$90.00 per child |
This program offers students an opportunity to learn and explore the challenges that faced early settlers in the South Platte Valley. |
8/7/2008
thru
11/9/2008
|
8:00 am –
8:00 am* |
The Presidential Hopefuls |
Free and open to the public |
The Presidential Hopefuls
The office of the U.S. Presidency is the most coveted in the land, offering the highest recognition to those who claim it. But what about the candidates we never hear about -- the men who also ran and lost?
"The Presidential Hopefuls" is a fascinating look at American politics, and the men who gave the presidents a run for their money, sometimes returning to win a later election. The show highlights military heroes who became candidates, incumbents who lost, and the fluctuating costs of running a campaign.
The biographies featured shed new light on American history and the electoral process. Between 1900 and 1920, for instance, tenacious and undaunted Eugene V. Debs ran for president five times. Candidates have come from over thirty parties, some well-known and some obscure -- such as the Down with Lawyers, the American or "Know-Nothing", and the Greenbacks. In our own recent history, Dr. Benjamin Spock, pediatrician to a whole generation of baby boomers, ran for president in 1972 as a member of the People's Party and the Peace and Freedom Party.
This exhibit explores the often neglected stories behind the candidates that lost through original cartoons, sheet music, and memorabilia. It gives viewers a chance to speculate to what extent history might have been rewritten had another candidate occupied the oval office
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8/17/2008
|
10:00 am –
1:00 pm* |
Homecoming: Old Timers' Luncheon |
$15.00 |
56th Annual Homecoming (Old Timers’) Lunch
Homecoming: The Littleton Old Timers’ Lunch will be held during Western Welcome Week at the Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. on August 17 from 10a.m. to 1 • In case of inclement weather event will be held at Littleton High School cafeteria • Tickets $15—must be purchased in advance—available at the Museum or by mail • 303-795-3950, www.littletongov.org/museum
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9/4/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm* |
Museum's First Thursday Lecture |
Tickets on sale now $5 public; $4 FOLM members |
TBA |
10/2/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm* |
Museum's First Thursday Lecture |
Tickets on sale September 2 $5 public; $4 FOLM members |
TBA |
10/4/2008
|
9:00 am –
4:00 pm* |
37th Annual Friends Craft Fair |
Free |
More than 300 traditional and contemporary crafters will be selling their wares at Ketring Park. This event is free and open to the public |
10/11/2008
|
10:00 am –
3:00 pm* |
Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Sale |
Free and open to the public |
15th Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Sale
Activities on the 1860s farm include food, wagon rides, music, children's activities and lots more.
There is no admission fee to the museum though; wagon rides, cider and other refreshments will be available for purchase. A food concessionaire will be selling frankfurters and other tasty treats as well as beverages outside the east entrance to the main museum building. Historic site interpreters and volunteers will be on the 1860s farm.
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10/17/2008
thru
1/4/2009
|
8:00 am –
5:00 pm* |
Own an Original |
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TBA |
10/25/2008
|
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Victorian Halloween |
Free |
Bobbing for apples; stories; fortune telling; refreshments. Not a trick-or-treat event. |
11/6/2008
|
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm* |
Museum's First Thursday Lecture |
Tickets on sale October 1 $5 public; $4 FOLM members |
TBA |
12/14/2008
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5:30 pm –
8:00 pm* |
Holiday's Evening at the Museum |
TBA |
TBA
The Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum and the Littleton Historical Museum's annual Holiday's Evening will be held on Sunday, December 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join the Friends for one of the museum's most popular events.
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