A woman ahead of her time, Aimee Semple McPherson was an itinerant preacher, radio broadcaster and founder of the Foursquare Church. Unfortunately, she is probably best known for her mysterious […]
Guess Who’s Coming to Chautauqua? Huey Long
Traveling salesman, self-educated lawyer, Louisiana Governor, and U.S. Senate member, Huey Long appeared at a time when people needed someone to champion those who were suffering through the depression and […]
First Automobile Show – Historic Photo
The first automobile show in Grand Junction was in May, 1926. It was in the Lincoln Park Auditorium (later mistakenly called the barn). Some familiar cars are shown. The Ford, […]
Guess Who’s Coming to Two Rivers Chautauqua? Benedict Arnold
At this year’s Chautauqua, we’re bringing in the “Rascals and Rogues.” First among them is infamous General Benedict Arnold (V). Druggist, bookseller, smuggler and skillful and courageous general of the […]
More Museums than Starbucks-Yea!!!
I have been involved with museums nearly my whole career. In that whole time, finding sufficient resources has always been a challenge. It is easy at times to get discouraged […]
Guess who’s coming to Chautauqua? Rosa Parks
Seamstress, civil rights activist, author, recipient of both the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal (1999), and the only woman in American history to lie in […]