by Meg Dunn | Aug 31, 2017 | Events, Sponsors
All three of Forgotten Fort Collins’ sponsors have events happening in September! The Fort Collins Historical Society opens the month with a talk on the history of Red Feather Lakes. The 33rd Annual Historic Homes Tour is mid-month. And the Bee Family Farm will...
by Meg Dunn | May 19, 2017 | Sponsors
Despite our mid-Spring snowfall, Summer events are right around the corner. Tea on the Avery House Lawn is happening on June 3rd. Experience a traditional tea on the lush grounds of the historic Avery House in downtown Fort Collins. Sip tea and indulge in sweet and...
by Meg Dunn | Apr 3, 2017 | Sponsors
Baby Animals at the Bee Family Farm – May 6th Spring on the Farm is a new family-friendly event being hosted by the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum on May 6th from 10 am – 3 pm. Enjoy hanging out with the baby animals, learning about spring time...
by Meg Dunn | Mar 24, 2017 | Events, Sponsors
The Poudre Landmarks Foundation (caretakers for the Avery House and Water Works) are hosting their third Time Travelers Ball on April 1st in the Agave Room (over the Rio). There’ll be lots to do with dancing, history displays, a trivia contest, costume contests,...
by Meg Dunn | Dec 20, 2016 | NoCo Holidays, Sponsors
Back in 1930 there was no online shopping at Christmas time. There was no mall and no chain stores surrounded by massive parking lots. Instead there were homemade gifts, mail-order catalogs like Sears-Roebuck, and small, locally owned shops downtown. One such shop was...
by Meg Dunn | Aug 19, 2016 | Events, Sponsors
There are two upcoming September events that revolve around our homesteading pioneer predecessors. One is a talk that will be given at the first Fort Collins Historical Society meeting of the season that will focus on “Rustic Women.” The other is...
by Meg Dunn | Jul 27, 2016 | Agricultural History, Museums & Historic Sites, Sponsors
The Homestead Act of 1862 was a means for the United States government to quickly seed new states, such as Iowa and Kansas, and territories, such as Colorado, with American citizens. It was also considered at the time to be a powerful step towards preserving and...
by Meg Dunn | Jun 12, 2016 | Sponsors
There are two great events coming up this month that are worth spreading the word about — a Vintage Baseball Game at the Bee Family Farm and a Class for Realtors that provides three continuing education credits. Vintage Baseball Game June 25th, Doors open at...
