November/December 2016

Raffle for the Rick Adleman T. rex Skull Painting

Tickets: $5 eachWhat can 5 bucks buy? A frappucino at the coffee shop? Slice of pizza and soda? Happy Meal?

All of those will be gone in 10 minutes!

What about a chance to win a * SUPER COOL * painting by paleontology artist Rick Adelman?

YES!

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Run, don't walk (but be careful going around the roundabouts), to Dinosaur Journey or the Museum of the West to get your raffle tickets!

The drawing will be held at 3 pm on December 16, 2016 at Dinosaur Journey Museum. You don’t need to be present to win, but you do need to buy a ticket!

$5

$5 $5

$5

Western SlopeCowboy Poetry and Music

Gathering

November 4 & 5Reception:

Friday, November 4 • 5:00 pm Museum of the West • 5th & Ute

Performances: Friday, November 4 • 7:00-9:00 pm

Saturday, November 5 1:00-5:00 pm • 7:00-9:00 pm

Whitman Educational Center • 4th & Ute

Reception & Saturday Afternoon Performances: FreeFriday & Saturday Evening Performances: Adults/$10; Children under 12/Free

Tickets available online: www.museumofwesternco.org

Local & National Cowboy Poets & MusiciansFeaturing:

Jeneve Rose MitchellWinner of the 2013 Western Music Association’s award

for Best Harmony Duo and CURRENT finalist in this season’s American Idol

Plus:

Al AlbrethsenJerry ‘Brooksie’ Brooks

Nona Kelley CarverThe Great Western Heritage Show

Randy Huston Susie Knight

Slim McWilliams Peggy Malone

Terry NashDennis Russell

Schedule and performer bios: www.westernslopecowboygathering.com

Books and music by the performers will be available for purchase.

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

Additional support provided by Donnie Wynkoop & Fruita City Market, Barbara Richhart, Georgia & John Thompson, Pace Handyman Services, Van Loan Ranch,

and David May in memory of William “Bill” May

Lois & Edward Gardner

Valerie & Floyd Beard

Sandy Reay

Authors' Party and Booksigning

Find the perfect gift and

have it personalized for the

holidays!

Museum of the West

462 Ute Ave

Grand Junction

This event is a fundraiser for

the Museums of Western

Colorado.

Light refreshments will be

served.

November 5, 2016 • 10 am-2 pm

Some of the participating authors:

David P. Bailey author of the expedition book Distant

Treasures in the Mist: A Western Colorado Adventure

Judy Blevins author of Double Jeopardy, The Legacy, and

Swan Song

Sally Crum author of The Night the Stars Fell, People of the

Red Earth: American Indians of Colorado, Race to the

Moonrise, and Race to the River

Robert B. Elliot author of Real Glider Replicas, Build and Fly

the First Flyers, and Inventing Flight

June Marie Favre author of autobiography Begin Where You

Are

Steve and Denise Hight co-authors of Legendary Locals of

Fruita

Nicole Inman author of Images of America: Plateau Valley

Curtis Martin author of Ephemeral Bounty: Wickiups, Trade

Goods, and the Final Years of the Autonomous Ute

Patricia Martin author of A Meadow Lark Calling

Carroll Multz author of Justice Denied, Deadly Deception,

The Devil’s Scribe, The Chameleon, and Shades of

Innocence

Anthony Prinster author of The History of City Market: The

Brothers Four and the Colorado Back Slope Empire

And more of your favorite authors!

Authors' Party information: 970.858.7282

General information: 970.242.0971

www.museumofwesternco.org

Oral History ProgramEvery 3rd Thursday at Noon

November 17December 15

Whitman Educational Center • 248 S. Fourth St.

Our November presenter will be Garry Brewer giving a talk on the history of the Masons in the Grand Valley.

In December, the Simons will present a history of Enstrom's Candies. There will also be a holiday cookie exchange.

Oral History programs are held at the Whitman Educational Center, 248 S. Fourth St. They are jointly sponsored by the Museums of Western Colorado and the Mesa County Historical Society and are free to the public. The programs are held on the third Thursday of the month at noon.

Program News

Museum Gallery TourNovember 17

Behind the Scenes Operations Tour

December 15

5:30 pm–7:00 pmMeet at the Museum of the West

On November 17, join David Bailey, Curator of History, for a tour of the Museum of the West's galleries. Then on December 15 join him for a look behind the scenes at the Museum of the West.

$5 per person; No preregistration required

Holiday Gift Ideas!

Looking for a special gift for the historian in your life? How about the budding paleontologist?

Look no further than our gift shops for gifts—we have something for everyone! Books, toys, jewelry, art, t-shirts!

If you still are stumped, how about a gift certificate for a Dinosaur Dig? Or a Trips and Tours adventure?

Museum memberships also make great gifts! They are gifts that keep giving all year round!

COLORADO GIVESThanks to the generous support of community members like you,

the Museums of Western Colorado have been

DiscoveringPreserving

Sharingthe rich history of the Grand Valley for over 50 years.

Your continued support will help us to safeguard the historical and paleontological legacies of Western Colorado for

generations to come.

Please take a few minutes to support us on Colorado Gives Day.

For additional information: Dana Poll at dpoll@westcomuseum.org

Colorado’s largest one-day online giving movement, presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, is coming up and we need your support.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, thousands of donors will come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours. Last year we raised $29,302. This year, our goal is to raise $32,000. Your support helps us to Discover, Preserve and Share the rich heritage of Western Colorado.

About Colorado Gives DayColorado Gives Day is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round website featuring more than 1,900 nonprofits. ColoradoGives.org encourages charitable giving by providing comprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about Colorado nonprofits and an easy way to support them online.

$1 Million Incentive FundThanks to Community First Foundation and First Bank, Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the Incentive Fund, which increases the value of every dollar donated.

To donate to us on Colorado Gives Day, go to: www.coloradogives.org/museumofwesternco/overview. Or, beginning November 1, 2016, schedule your donation early!

SUPPORT THE MUSEUMS OF WESTERN COLORADO ON COLORADO GIVES DAY!

Museums of Western Colorado

Did you know...For over 50 years the Museums of Western Colorado have been serving the residents and visitors of Mesa County. Last year nearly 69,000 people visited one or more of our three Museums; 61% of those were children and families. Many of these families made the Grand Valley a “destination” specifically because they wanted to visit one of our sites! The educational and economic impact of the Museums of Western Colorado is a major contributor to the vitality of the Grand Valley.

Dinosaur Journey Museum‘s hands-on, interactive exhibits gained national recognition in 2015 when the Travel Channel named Dinosaur Journey one of “America’s Best Dinosaur Exhibits.” In addition, Dinosaur Journey’s Paleontology Expeditions were recognized by Yahoo Travel as one of “10 Places to Get Your Paleo On.” This summer, a rare skull was discovered by a 10 year old boy on one of our Dinosaur Digs!

The Museum of the West interprets over a thousand years of Western Colorado history including the spectacular Philip and Gail Holstein collection. This collection features rare prehistoric pottery from Ancestral Pueblo, Hohokam, and Mimbres cultures.

Cross Orchards Historic Site provides a glimpse “back in time” for over one thousand school children each year and is also widely known for making one of the best apple ciders in Western Colorado!

Your continued support will help us to safeguard the historical and paleontological legacies of Western Colorado for generations to come.

$50.00 Will replace an apple tree at our Cross Orchards Historic Site.

$100.00Will aid in the creation of Heritage and Paleontology kits that will be used to engage elementary students throughout Mesa County.

$250.00 Will support conservation and processing of a priceless Native American artifact.

$500.00 Will help Dinosaur Journey Museum to build the skeleton of a baby Apatosaurus.

$1,000 Will help fund the cost of travelling exhibits at Dinosaur Journey and the Museum of the West.

Colorado Gives Day - December 6, 2016For the seventh consecutive year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Nonprofits receiving a donation via ColoradoGives.org on December 6, 2016 also receive a portion of the $1 Million Incentive Fund, which increases the value of every dollar donated! Visit: www.coloradogives.org

Museums of Western Colorado’s WebsiteDonations are always welcome on our website!Visit: www.museumofwesternco.org

Please note: While we are extremely grateful for mail-in donations and those via our website, they do not qualify for the Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund.

Legacy GiftsBecome a member of the Museums of Western Colorado’s Legacy Society by remembering us in your will and trusts. For more information, please contact 970.242.0971, ext. 212 or email at museumofwesternco@gmail.com.

Map Your 2017 Adventure!

High Road to Taos in the HolidaysDecember 9–13 • Register by November 9Led by Peter BoothExperience the charm of northern New Mexico traveling along the High Road to Taos, a winding and historic journey through the picturesque Land of Enchantment. We will visit the renowned Millicent Rogers Museum; the Fort Burgwin/Pot Creek ruins; and the Taos Pueblo, a World Heritage Site continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. We will also visit Chimayo, home of a wonderful weaving tradition; the legendary Santuario; the Rancho de Chimayo; and enjoy the feast day dances at the Pojoaque Pueblo.$875/Museum member; $940/Non-member - includes transportation, lodging, and admission

Photo courtesy of © Sumikophoto

The MWC is honored to bring to its members and friends an exciting list of trips and tours. For 2017, we will be hosting a wonderful collection of adventures close to home, discovering treasures here in western Colorado and eastern Utah. This starts with snowshoeing on Grand Mesa, and includes boating in the Black Canyon and De Beque Canyon, jeeping to Corkscrew Gulch, historic bar hopping up through Aspen, and more. In addition, we have our exciting Grand Tour of Great Britain. And to round off the year, we are following the route of the Civil War in New Mexico and taking the train to the Grand Canyon (with a stay at the El Tovar). Look for the MWC’s 2017 Trips and Tours brochure to be printed soon.

January 28 Snowshoeing on the Grand Mesa Robert GayFebruary 22 No Bar Too Far: Toast to the Colorado River Valley Dr. Peter BoothMarch 18 Rock Art of Canyon Pintado Dr. John SeebachMarch 31 Arches National Park Geology Dr. Julia McHughApril 18 Roc Creek Rock Art Zebulon MiracleApril 27 Great Museums of Utah David BaileyMay 26 Wild West Forensic David BaileyJune 22 Land’s End Road and Ute Legends David BaileyJuly 7 Corkscrew Gulch Jeep Tour David BaileyJuly 11 Black Canyon-Morrow Point Boat Tour Carla Hatch July 25-27 Rivers, Tracks, Dinosaurs Dr. Julia McHughAugust 8 Jet Boating De Beque Canyon Carla Hatch August 22 Wild Steer Uranium Heritage Zebulon MiracleSeptember 2-16 Grand Tour of Great Britain Erin SchmitzSeptember 25 Roaring Fork River Valley Heritage Dr. Peter BoothOctober 13 Rock Art of Moab Dr. John SeebachOctober 30 Cemetery Tour Garry Brewer, Erin Schmitz, & Marie TippingNovember 13-17 Civil War in New Mexico Dr. Peter BoothDecember 10-13 Grand Canyon by Train Robert Gay

Passport to Adventure

Photo courtesy of Erin Schmitz

Grand Tour of Great Britain

September 2-16, 2017 • Register by December 31Led by Erin Schmitz

Discover what makes Great Britain truly great as you explore this delightful island from top to bottom. Start in Edinburgh, the Georgian Scottish capital, before heading south to Wales, passing through the lovely English countryside and historic cities like York and Liverpool along the way. Then it’s off to the Roman town of Bath and royal London—the perfect finishing touch on this quintessentially British experience. The tour includes all breakfasts, five three-course dinners, private motor coach, guided sightseeing, select entrance fees, and airfare from Denver, Colorado.

$5,600/Museum member; $5,800/Non-member$450 deposit; due by December 31st

Reserve your space today!

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BREAKFAST with SANTADecember 3 • 9 - 11 am

Dinosaur Journey Museum550 Jurassic Ct., Fruita

It's almost time!

Join us for a festive event with both Santa Claus and dinosaurs!

You will enjoy a hot breakfast from McDonald’s among the prehistoric giants and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus!

Only 150 tickets will be offered for this popular event, so don’t wait!

$8 per person pre-registration is requiredCall 970.242.0971, ext. 212.

Grand Valley Model Railroad Club's

28TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW 2016

Cross Orchards Historic Site3073 F Road

December 10 & 11 December 17 & 18December 23 & 24

December 31 & January 1

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Child/$1; Adult/$4; Family $7

Make sure you check out the early stages of the Model Railroad Club's new addition!

Seeking Nominations for the Museums of Western Colorado's 5th Annual Heritage Awards

Nominations due January 18, 2017

Honors to be presented at the MWC’s Heritage Awards Ceremony, March 7, 2017

The Museums of Western Colorado’s (MWC) mission is to help the community preserve its heritage and tell its story. This is a significant undertaking. For this reason, the MWC relies on others in the community, either in cooperation with the Museums or individually, to help fulfill this very important mission. It is an honor and privilege for the MWC to be able to recognize leaders and organizations who have contributed so significantly to the community’s heritage.

We are turning to our members and the community in seeking nominations for the MWC’s 2017 Heritage Awards. The chosen recipients will be honored at the MWC’s Heritage Awards Ceremony on March 7, 2017. We will be honoring people and organizations in six areas:

• Historian Award - This award recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions by an individual, group or organization to the public understanding and appreciation of Mesa County and Western Slope history. • George Callison Paleontological Award - This award recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions by an individual, group or organization to the public understanding and appreciation of Mesa County and Western Slope Paleontological heritage. • Heritage Enterprise Award - This award recognizes a business enterprise that has made distinguished and significant long-term contributions to the preservation of Mesa County’s heritage. • Museums Service Award - This award recognizes meritorious efforts by an individual, group or organization in support of the MWC’s mission and vision.• Preservation Award - This award recognizes distinguished and long-term efforts of an individual, group or organization to the preservation of Mesa County’s architectural treasures.• Archeological Award – New last year, this award recognizes the distinguished and long-term contributions by an individual, group or organization to the public understanding and appreciation of Mesa County and Western Slope archeological heritage.

To nominate someone, please submit a letter including:• the award category,• your proposed nomination• one-page description of why the person, persons or organization should be honored. • contact information for you and your nominee (specifically mailing address, daytime phone number and email).

MWC Staff and Board Members are not eligible to be recipients of the awards.

Nominations must be received by January 18, 2017 to be considered. We hope all of our members will join us at the Heritage Awards Ceremony on March 7, 2017.

Please mail all nominations to: Museums of Western Colorado ATTN: Heritage Awards P.O. Box 20,000 Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-5020

Heritage Awards

Cross Orchard Historic SiteBeautiful location for any of your rental needs

A 24-acre indoor and outdoor site with 100 years of agricultural heritageSeating capacity up to 125 in Packing Shed

Seating in Orchard View room approximately 60

Dinosaur JourneyMeet among the dinosaurs in Fruita, Colorado

Auditorium seating capacity up to 95 Gallery also available

Museum of the West and Whitman Educational CenterBoard Room Rental capacity approximately 25

Gallery Rental capacity approximately 75Whitman Educational Center up to 150 people

Weddings-Meetings-Parties-Dinners-Photo ShootAmenities include: WIFI, multi-media projection system, microphone,

stage, podium, tables, and chairs

For more information contact: Denise YanezPhone: 970-261-1599 or 970-242-0971, ext. 206

Email: dyanez@westcomuseum.org

Through strong stewardship and relevant programming, the Museums of Western Colorado strives to inspire the community to preserve its heritage and tell its story.

Dinosaur Journey collects, preserves, interprets and displays evidence of the history of life and environments of western Colorado and geologically related surrounding areas.

The Loyd Files Research Library provides learning and research opportunities for exploring and interpreting western Colorado’s past, present and future.

The Museum of the West is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of artifacts that represent the rich heritage and history of western Colorado and the contiguous areas of the American West.

Cross Orchards Historic Site utilizes living history to preserve, interpret and educate the public on agriculture, transportation and the social history of the region.

Museums of Western ColoradoP.O. Box 20000

Grand Junction, CO 81502-5020970.242.0971

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Cross Orchards Historic Site3073 F Road • 970.434.9814Closed for the season

Dinosaur Journey Museum550 Jurassic Court, Fruita • 970.858.7282October 1-April 30Monday-Saturday • 10 am-4 pmSunday • Noon-4 pm

Museum of the West462 Ute (5th & Ute) • 970.242.0971October 1-April 30Monday-Saturday • 10 am-4 pmClosed Sunday

Loyd Files Research Library Second floor of Museum of the West462 Ute (5th & Ute) • 970.242.0971Tuesday-Thursday • 10 am-4 pmMonday and Friday by appointment only

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THRU FEB 12 Western Colorado Weaponry Exhibit • Museum of the West

NOV 4 & 5 Western Slope Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering • See inside and our website for details.

5 10 am-2 pm Authors' Party at Museum of the West

11 10 am Volunteer Craft Meeting at Cross Orchards Historic Site

16 10 am Volunteer Meeting at Cross Orchards Historic Site

17 Noon Oral History Program at Whitman Educational Center

17 5:30-7 pm Museum Gallery Tour at Museum of the West

24 Happy Thanksgiving! All sites will be closed.

DEC 2 10 am Volunteer Craft Meeting at Cross Orchards Historic Site

3 9-11 am Breakfast with Santa at Dinosaur Journey Museum

6 Colorado Gives Day

9–13 High Road to Taos in the Holidays Trip

10 & 11 10 am-4 pm Christmas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site

15 Noon Oral History Program at Whitman Educational Center

15 5:30-7 pm Behind the Scenes Tour at Museum of the West

16 10 am Volunteer Craft Meeting at Cross Orchards Historic Site

17 & 18 10 am-4 pm Christmas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site

23 & 24 10 am-4 pm Christmas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site

25 Merry Christmas! All sites will be closed!

30 10 am Volunteer Craft Meeting at Cross Orchards Historic Site

31 & JAN 1 10 am-4 pm Christmas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site

Please note: Dates and times of events, meetings, and programs are subject to change; please call to confirm.