By Paula Svincek    September is brimming with events and activities in Florence, considered by many as the Antique Capital of Colorado. If history and bicycling are your passions, we have the Tour de Coal Towns sponsored by the Florence Pioneer Museum and Research Center on Sept. 14th.    The first Florence Pioneer days festival was held in 1928. Since then, it […]

Compiled by Peggy DeStefano    Our trip to Gettysburg this July opened up our consciousness to the enormity of the affect of our Civil War. When trying to understand what happened there between July 1 and 3 of 1863, just consider the number of casualties from this 3 day battle. We learned that it claimed 27,000 Confederates and 23,000 Union soldiers […]

   The United States has retained the Women’s World Cup, winning the biggest prize in international soccer for a record fourth time after beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.    The number one-ranked team in the world justified its pre-tournament favorite’s tag to win all seven of its matches in France.    Sports memorabilia collectors have a whole new area of treasures […]

By Paula Svincek    The opportunity to have been reared under the tutelage of a collector and storyteller is an experience many have not enjoyed or don’t appreciate until memories are jogged by an artifact or a painting. The rich history of our nation is apparent in almost every shop in Florence.    Clay has been used for thousands of years, still […]

   CONGRATULATIONS to Primitive Blessings Antiques, a unique antique store you must visit on Hwy 285 in Pine! They are celebrating their one year anniversary. Sometimes the first year is the hardest. So, we, at Mountain States Collector, want to recognize this charming venture.    Primitive Blessings’ Owners Ron and Debra VanWyhe have created a different atmosphere in their antique store and […]