All Entries Tagged With: "Big Timbers Museum"
Kathleen Scranton retiring as Big Timbers Museum Curator after 17 years – being honored at “A Night at the Museum” July 18
Curator Kathleen Scranton posing with some of her favorite artifacts at Big Timbers Museum Kathleen Scranton has submitted notice to the county that she will be retiring from her position as Curator for Big Timbers Museum. She has been working for Prowers County in this capacity for 17 years. She was gracious enough to […]
Big Timbers Museum interview transcript by Fox 21 News
Fox 21 News recently came to Lamar for two days and filmed broadcast segments called “We are Southeast Colorado”. Lamar’s Big Timber’s Museum was featured in the process. The following is a transcript of that interview by Abbie Burke of Fox 21. Southeast Colorado is the “Heart of the Old West.” The area is […]
Big Timbers Museum highlighted in Fox 21 news stories
Media Release from Big Timbers Museum in Lamar A few weeks ago, Fox 21 News came to Lamar for two days and filmed sponsorships for broadcast segments entitled “We Are Southeast Colorado”. They came across Big Timbers Museum in the process and we became a sponsored story! The interview and tour with the photojournalist lasted […]
9/11 Tri-State Memorial Committee Hosts Veterans Day Observance
Over 150 persons attended the November 11th Veterans Day Remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial Site north of Lamar. Ty Harmon served as master of ceremonies which included a moment of prayer, led by Pastor Jeff Alexander. The American Legion/VFW presented the colors, with the Venture Scout group raising and lower our nation’s flag. Clare […]
9/11 Memorial Sculpture Unveiling Set for September 7th
The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation is announcing the unveiling of Lamar’s first 9/11 sculpture. The life-sized bronze firefighter sculpture will be unveiled on Thursday, September 7th, at 6:00 pm at the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Site, ½ mile north of Lamar, Colorado, in front of the Big Timbers Museum. The piece, entitled “Running Towards Danger,” […]
“Black-Out Memorial Truck Begins a New Journey
The Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee announced the distinctive “Black-Out” Memorial truck will be heading down the road this weekend, enroute to Pasco, Washington for another tour. Folks should gather by 10am at the 9/11 Memorial Site at the Big Timbers Museum this Saturday, July 22nd. The send-off is sponsored by the Tri-State 9/11 […]
Savage Stone Dedication at Big Timbers Museum
Two dedication events were held at the Big Timbers Museum this past Saturday, October 22nd, for the Savage Stadium marker stone. Up until this spring, the stone, which was placed over the main entryway on the south wall, was transported to its new permanent display at the museum. Several generations of the Steward family […]
Prowers County Historical Society Quarterly Meeting: Muskets and Ice Cream
The Prowers County Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 15th at 7pm at Big Timbers Museum. The Board is happy to be able to resume these quarterly meetings. This program will feature the Hacket family musket from the 1700s. This will be an exceptional program you won’t want to […]
Veterans Day Remembrance Observed at 9/11 Memorial
Veterans Day was observed in Lamar this past Wednesday, November 11th at the 9/11 and First Responders Memorial at Big Timbers Museum. The ceremony, marking the end of hostilities in WWI, was held, keeping with historical tradition on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the signing of the Armistice which brought an […]
9/11 Memorial Rally Planned for September 11th
The annual 9/11 and First Responder Tribute Memorial Parade is not being held this year due to COVID-19 concerns for the health and welfare of local residents. It has been re-scheduled for September 12, 2021, but Doug Harbour, organizer of the yearly memorial activities, has announced that a motor rally and parade will […]
County Moves Forward with Energy Efficiency Programs
The Prowers County Commissioners, during their September 17th meeting, approved a resolution concerning the authorization of the Colorado New Energy Improvement District to conduct the program, called Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) within Prowers County. ‘(C-PACE) is a financing tool that allows commercial and multifamily property owners to finance qualifying energy […]
Big Timbers Museum Plans End of Summer Events
The Big Timbers Museum in Prowers County has an active calendar for September. Kathleen Scranton, Museum Curator, told the Prowers County Commissioners, the Fort William Bent Chapter of the NSDAR will have a photo opportunity and mini dedication for their group on Saturday, September 7th. The kiosks for the Santa Fe Trail Scenic […]
9/11 Tribute Miniature Memorials are Now Available
This Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Memorial miniature is now available to the public for purchase. These are a representation of the larger memorial sculpture which will be erected at the permanent memorial Tribute site at the Big Timbers Museum on Highway 287 just north of Lamar. Funding from the sale of the miniatures will […]
Justin Young Presents Program at Big Timbers Museum
Prowers County Historical Society welcomes Justin Young to present the program at Big Timbers Museum Thursday, July 19 at 7 PM. This quarterly program is free and the public is welcome. Justin is a local artist and is very well known for three sculptures in Lamar; “Short Fuse on a Slack Rope” located at […]
