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.) […]
1. What is the weight of the heaviest dressed turkey recorded in 1989 (in pounds)? a) 65, b) 86, c) 95, d) 71 2. In 1941, which president signed the bill establishing the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day? a) Franklin D. Roosevelt, b) Herbert C. Hoover, c) Harry S. Truman, d) Calvin Coolidge 3. About how many pounds […]
For those who never saw any of the Burma Shave signs, here is a quick lesson in our history of the 1930’s, ’40’s and “50’s. Before there were interstates, when everyone drove the old 2 lane roads, Burma Shave signs would be posted all over the countryside in farmers’ fields. They were small red signs with white letters. Five signs, […]
Follow Us