When we think of the veterans we want to honor on November 11, those who served in the “big” wars come to mind, including the World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. Since Vietnam, however, the U.S. has been involved in many wars and campaigns. Only during one period from 1984 to 1989 have no Americans fought on foreign lands. Memorial gestures […]
By Robert Reed Happy Thanksgiving! A Thanksgiving wish and a great big Hi! For one who’s nicer than Punkin Pie. -1946 greeting card message Neatly folded greetings cards have been extending warm messages of Thanksgiving thoughts since the 1880s in the America. For a time early in the 20th century they were overshadowed by the holiday postcard, but they regained […]
By Robert Reed The grand holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated in many ways over the decades, and a surprising amount of it remains in memories of paper. Trade cards, holiday postcards, magazine covers, menus, and colorful decorations have all faithfully carried the enduring Thanksgiving theme nationwide. Historians have long noted that President George Washington delivered an address proclaiming the […]
By Sandy Dale I don’t believe any of us can take a walk on one of these gorgeous, golden fall days in Colorado and not be filled with gratitude for the beauty of it. I’m of the opinion that who or what you are thanking is not as important as the overwhelming feeling of warmth you feel in your heart. […]
In addition to the Hotel de Paris in Georgetown, there is another great historic place to visit. The Hamill House Museum also gives homage to one of Georgetown’s first residents. At the museum you can explore the meticulously preserved home once belonging to the Silver Baron, William Arthur Hamill. (Construction Date: 1867-1879 by Joseph Watson, brother-in-law to William Arthur Hamill.) […]
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