Palmer Lake Historical Society presents “The Life and Times of General William Jackson Palmer”

Come join the Palmer Lake Historical Society as we meet Jim Sawatzki producer of "The Life and Times of General William Jackson Palmer". In honor of Veteran’s Day, enjoy a 60-minute film documenting the founder of Colorado Springs, CO and the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Thursday, November 16 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
A Civil War hero, railroad builder, and benefactor. His Quaker roots influenced his desire to make a better world for others in the new American West. By all outward appearances, he was wealthy and accomplished, but his private life would prove to be most bittersweet.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, program starts at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Please stay for socializing. FREE & open to the public.

About the Palmer Lake Historical Society

Mission: The mission of the Palmer Lake Historical Society (PLHS) is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide access to historical data, artifacts and other items of significance relating to the Palmer Divide area and make resources available to the public primarily through the Lucretia Vaile Museum and annual programming.

Goals: The primary goals and objectives of the Palmer Lake Historical Society are to assemble, preserve, display (as feasible), and interpret historical objects and printed material pertaining to the Palmer Divide area that includes Palmer Lake, Monument, School District 38, the United States Air Force Academy, and as far east as Table Rock.

Please consider joining and networking with the Palmer Lake Historical Society. Various levels of participation available including family and senior memberships. All ages welcome. Newcomers to the area are welcome!

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