By Peggy DeStefano Long-time advertiser, The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, has always been an important part of the Mountain States Collector. We know they are an asset to the antique and collector community in Colorado. We are grateful that they are here. They set the standard for all the Malls in our community. Dave Simonsen, General Manager of the Brass, […]
Becoming American Is Now Available For Purchase Peg and Jon DeStefano have recently completed their first book collaboration. Becoming American has been a labor of love for the couple as they wanted their children to know their ancestors. This book covers four centuries of the Knowles’ family experience in America which began in the early 1600s. This side of the […]
March— WOMEN’s HISTORY MONTH March 1 The Articles of Confederation, the United States’ first constitution, came into force after being ratified by all 13 colonial states (1781). March 7 Employee Appreciation Day March 11 Congress establishes the Army Corp of Engineers (1779) March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Downtown Denver, Starts at Wynkoop Street at 19th Avenue, 9:30 a.m. […]
At home we lived the “simple life,” With “pint and praties” for the dinner. And chicken stew on Sundays, too, (With nary a bit of chicken in her). But when you “find” some rabbits in The landlord’s ground (a poacher’s trick) It’s wise to call them something else— And so we called our rabbit “chick.” You take and cut […]
The History of Women’s History Month Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Did you Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week? Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma […]
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