Friends of Broomfield History is a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports the Broomfi
Our mission: Enlivening historic places, promoting community identity, and interpreting Broomfield’s history within a larger context.
Tickets are available for the October 7 Broomfield History Tour on our website: https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org/
Learn about early Broomfield from prehistoric peoples to Native Americans, the homesteaders, farmers, entrepreneurs, railroads and bank robbers!
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
Join us on October 7, 2023, for the Broomfield Historic Sites Tour! Tickets are available now. See our website for details:
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
Stop by the Broomfield Depot Museum on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p,m, and listen to the story “The Polar Express” 🚂 and enjoy the magic of the holidays. Story times will be at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Choose a storytime and then stay for additional activities following the story! Feel free to wear your favorite pajamas or fun holiday outfit (optional) to this event!
TBT: Here's a turkey platter that was recently donated to the Broomfield History Collections by Kathy (Chestnut) Hobaugh. Kathy's mother purchased this turkey platter from the Dime Store clearance aisle and served thanksgiving turkey dinner on this platter for over 50 years. The photo in the corner is of the Chestnut family in Broomfield in 1970.
If you're wondering what happened to the Broomfield History Collections digital database, it is currently being constructed and moved to a new collections database software. We are excited for you to see the new collections database and appreciate your patience.
Our Annual Meeting and Brunch is coming up on November 19th, 10 a.m., at the Broomfield Depot Museum. See our website for more details.
https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org
In his latest blog post, Broomfield Depot Museum History Coordinator David Allison reflects on the Broomfield community and "healing the wounds of the past and ... developing relationships with the Arapaho and Cheyenne."
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
See you there!
The Historic Base Ball game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1! Swing by by beautiful Zang Spur Park and cheer on either the Blue Stockings of Denver or the D & RG Reds of Colorado Springs! Game starts at 11:30 a.m. and free to the public.
Getting ready to talk about Broomfield Public Health on October 6th, 6:30 p.m. at the Depot Museum! Visit friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org for more information.
Who doesn't love a good charcuterie board 🧀🍇 Delicious, perishable finger foods held at room temperature for 2-4 hours can put back in the fridge and eaten at a later time (if there are any left after snacking!). Food held at room temperature (or hotter) for 4 hours or more should be composted or thrown away. Consider using ice trays or bags filled with ice under the charcuterie to help keep the items cool. If you leave the charcuterie in outside areas that are warmer than room temperature, bacteria growth could happen more rapidly and insect contamination is more likely.
Learn more about the Environmental Health team and food inspections at Broomfield.org/700/Food-Inspections.
Andrea Wallace is so inspired by the view at her home off Nissen Reservoir No. 2 that she thought the community should see it as well.
UPDATE: Due to weather and field conditions, the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association has decided to cancel their game at Zang Spur Park today. We may reschedule for another day.
We’ll see you on October 8th! We still need a few docents, so please reach out to us at [email protected] if you can help!
The Friends of Broomfield History will be there tomorrow, so be sure to stop by our booth and say Hello!
Well struck, sir! Vintage Base Ball comes back to the Broomfield Depot Museum on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Blue Stockings of Denver play against the D & RG Reds of Colorado Springs in this Colorado Vintage Baseball League match. Kick back with America's pastime as you wind down your summer in beautiful Zang Spur Park.
For more information visit BroomfieldDepotMuseum.org.
We’re still looking for volunteer docents for our October 8, 2022 Broomfield Historic Sites Tour! Please email us at [email protected] if you’re interested in helping us with this exciting event!
ATTENTION LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS!
Be part of a fun event celebrating Broomfield’s early history. The Friends of Broomfield History is hosting a tour of local historic sites this fall: “Broomfield from the 1880’s to1940’s” on Saturday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up to be a volunteer docent! Docents will be given a brief history and talking points for an assigned site. Shifts can be for two or four hours. To volunteer or get more information, contact Tour Info at: [email protected]. And be sure to put the date on your calendar!
Broomfield Museum Director David Allison writes about the way we approach the study of history:
https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org/on-the-study-of-the-past/
Mark your calendars, Broomfield's favorite event of the year is right around the corner! This activity-packed weekend is something you and your family will not want to miss. Sept. 16-18 will be three days of non-stop fun and community spirit. Broomfield Days starts Friday with the annual golf tournament and bingo. Saturday things ramp up with the Broomfield Days parade, the 5k, the clown contest and more! Stop by Midway Park to join the fun.
Learn more at Broomfield.org/BroomfieldDays.
Register to join the conversation at the Broomfield Depot Museum on October 6 at 6:30 p.m. You may also attend on Zoom!
Visit our website to register for this free event: https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org
ATTENTION LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS!
Be part of a fun event celebrating Broomfield’s early history. The Friends of Broomfield History is hosting a tour of local historic sites this fall: “Broomfield from the 1880’s to1940’s” on Saturday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up to be a volunteer docent! Docents will be given a brief history and talking points for an assigned site. Shifts can be for two or four hours. To volunteer or get more information, contact Tour Info at: [email protected]. And be sure to put the date on your calendar!
Well struck, sir! Vintage Base Ball comes back to the Broomfield Depot Museum on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Blue Stockings of Denver play against the D & RG Reds of Colorado Springs in this Colorado Vintage Baseball League match. Kick back with America's pastime as you wind down your summer in beautiful Zang Spur Park.
For more information visit BroomfieldDepotMuseum.org.
Please remember to join us for on August 4 at 6:30 p.m. for our next community conversation, “Looking Back for a Vision Forward: Water.”
In the parched western state of Colorado, we recognize the essential nature of water. After a short presentation on the history of irrigation ditches, reservoirs, and water rights in this area, we’ll explore the topic of water use in Broomfield today.
Register for this free event at https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
Our July newsletter is now available on our website:
https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org/newsletters/
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
On August 4, at 6:30 p.m. please join us—in person or on Zoom—for the third conversation in our Looking Back for a Vision Forward series. Our topic is Broomfield water.
https://youtu.be/rbMAKgCPPso
Have you seen the new Little Art Houses installed on the ARTery? Four of the houses were installed along the first phase of the ARTery trail this week and one at the Broomfield Depot Museum.
The goal for the Little House project is to create ‘Little Houses’, each with a different theme and aesthetic, to create unexpected moments of joy, wonder and curiosity. These boxes will feature rotating art and history exhibits.
For more information about the ARTery and the Little House project visit http://ow.ly/vuh050JGXYQ.
One more reminder about our June 2, 6:30 p.m. event at the Broomfield Depot Museum—and on Zoom. Join the conversation about the past, present and future of land use in Broomfield! Register now on our website, https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
Register to join the conversation on June 2 at 6:30 p.m.,
in-person at the Broomfield Depot Museum or via Zoom.
We’d love to see you there!
TBT: Here's a view of the front facade of the Old Billington house at the NW corner of 120th and Main Street, replaced with a Burger King in the 1980's. For more historic photos and information check out the Broomfield Collections page at Broomfield.org/3643.
Broomfield Creatives, register for the next PULSE event while you still can, limited space is available for this event. Join us as Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) will present their report on the financial and social impact of arts & culture in the Denver metro area through their Economic Activity Study. Enjoy a performance from Michelle DeYoung, a Broomfield-based Mezzo-Soprano who has performed internationally with the Metropolitan Opera, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, and the Paris Opera, and holds multiple Grammy awards as a recording artist. Registration closes on June 2.
Register today: http://ow.ly/4LWe50J7ZXX
Please join us on June 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., either on Zoom or in person at the Depot Museum, for our conversation on Land Use in Broomfield. We’d love to see you there!
Register in advance for this free meeting at
https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org
A Friends of Broomfield History SeriesBroomfield Depot Museum and VirtualJune 2, 2022, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.In the third community conversation presented by the F...
Register today for our April 7, 6:30 p.m. conversation about transportation in Broomfield, Looking Back for a Vision Forward.
We’ll meet in person at the Broomfield Depot Museum AND on Zoom.
This event is free!
https://broomfield.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOyqrDsqGNXOz1IVytPlSp4HkbDK9re9
March 24 is the final day to register for PULSE! PULSE is about relationships and putting a finger on the pulse of what’s going on with creativity in Broomfield. These free quarterly events feature lunch, a guest speaker from an industry leader, a short performance and opportunities to develop partnerships.
For more information visit Broomfield.org/Pulse. This event is generously supported by FlatIron Crossing
See you there!
This month is your LAST CHANCE to see the Broomfield Heights 60th Anniversary exhibit at the Broomfield Depot Museum! This engaging photo and artifact exhibit about the Broomfield Heights suburb closes at the end of March.
Check out the Broomfield Heights exhibit Saturdays at the Broomfield Depot Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exhibit is free to the public. For more information visit BroomfieldDepotMuseum.org.
Join the Friends of Broomfield History Friends of Broomfield History as they host an interactive, virtual conversation exploring the intersection of history and nostalgia in popular memory on Feb. 3.
Kicking off a series of sessions that will examine Broomfield's history related to transportation, land use, water and public health; the first session, held via Zoom, will set the stage by contrasting history and nostalgia and will take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Visit http://ow.ly/Fsal50HAqyx to register.
Be sure to check out our latest newsletter, which contains an interesting story from a page in Broomfield’s history as well as information about our upcoming series, “Looking Back for a Vision Forward”:
https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org/newsletters/
Friends of Broomfield History strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
Please join us on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. (on Zoom) for the first of a series of conversations, Looking Back for a Vision Forward: History and Nostalgia. See website for registration details: https://friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org/event/looking-back-for-a-vision-forward/
The Depot Museum will be closed today, Jan. 1, 2022 for the holidays. The Museum will be reopen on Jan. 8, 2022, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See you next year!
Come by the Broomfield Auditorium tonight to catch a screening of the documentary film "Only the Earth and the Mountains" at the Broomfield Auditorium on December 1 at 7 p.m. Discover the stories of the Arapaho and Cheyenne peoples and the tragedy of the Sand Creek Massacre. The 30-minute film features descendants of survivors of the massacre describing how that event still impacts their lives. Afterward, stay for a panel discussion with members of the Arapaho and Cheyenne nations.
Stay informed about upcoming closures for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
• Library: Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. - Nov. 26
• inventHQ: Nov. 25 - 27
• Broomfield Audi: Nov. 25 - 29
• Depot Museum: Nov. 27 - Dec. 4
• Tree Branch Recycling Center: Nov. 27
• BCC: Nov. 25 and adjusted hours on the 26: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (no group fitness classes)
• PDRC: Nov. 25 and adjusted hours on the 26: Noon - 6 p.m. (no group fitness classes)
Happy 20th Birthday Broomfield!
20 years ago, Broomfield became a City AND a County.
Since then Broomfield has grown by about 40,000 people, open space has increased by 2,000 acres, hundreds of miles of active transportation routes have been developed, sustainability has become a priority with significant goals being set for years to come., and so much more!
It is amazing to see what 20 years can do, here's to the next 20 and beyond!
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Register to join the conversation on June 2 at 6:30 p.m., in-person at the Broomfield Depot Museum or via Zoom. We’d love to see you there!
Register today for our April 7, 6:30 p.m. conversation about transportation in Broomfield, Looking Back for a Vision Forward. We’ll meet in person at the Broomfield Depot Museum AND on Zoom. This event is free! https://broomfield.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOyqrDsqGNXOz1IVytPlSp4HkbDK9re9
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