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The monthly Speakers’ Bureau Lectures, hosted by WMMI, are designed to inform and educate members and the general public on important subjects pertaining to the history and science of mining and industry.
Admission is $5 per person, and free for Museum Members.
Call 719-488-0880 for more information, or select the date below to reserve your space.
History Lost & Found: The Search for Colorado’s Oldest Records
Years before Colorado became a U.S. Territory in 1861, settlers had been claiming land throughout the Pikes Peak region. Until recently, however, many of those original, pre-territorial land claim records were thought to have been lost to time. In this presentation, historian Larry Obermesik will explore the recent discovery and significance of the historic El Paso Claim Club record books, which reveal new information about the activities of some of Colorado’s already legendary founders.
Larry Obermesik is a retired IT manager turned historian, with a passion for uncovering Colorado’s oldest historical records. His research focuses on the earliest land claims settlers made in this region, and the little-known story of the state’s pre-territorial Claim Clubs, Land Associations, and Mining Districts.
Join us for our first lecture of 2025, on February 10th at 5 pm!
Museum Members are FREE. General admission is only $5. Call 719-488-0880 for more information, or click on the button below to reserve your space.
Please note the times of these lectures as they do vary.
| February 10 | Jim Walsh, "Leadville Irish Miners" | 5:00 PM |
| March 10 | Larry Obermesik, "El Paso Claim Club" | 4:00 PM |
| April 14 | TBD | 4:00 PM |
| May 12 | Tina Cox, "Manitou Green Stone" | 4:00 PM |
| June 9 | Mark Hanson, "Tarryall Gold Rush" | 4:00 PM |
| July 14 | John Haney, "Colorado Springs Trolley System" | 4:00 PM |
| August 11 | Wayne Russert, "Effect of Electrical Power on Rural Areas in the 1930s and 40s" | 4:00 PM |
| September 8 | John Harner, "Geology of the Pikes Peak Region" | 5:00 PM |
| October 13 | Jim Crompton, "Future of Mines" | 4:00 PM |
| November 10 | John Howe & Michael Weinfeld, "Monument Cemetery" | 4:00 PM |
Showed up for STEM event and left a fan. This museum is not like any other mining museum i had been to. I working blacksmith and stamp mill was a pleasant touch. Flourscent Blacklight Mineral room is also a winner. Its an affordable and educational experience that is worth the value.
