a glimpse of golden, colorado

“Trains in Politics,” is a special exhibit at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Trains have participated in political elections since the early 19^th century. Here in Colorado we have seen a number of Presidential candidates making “whistle stops” to sell their candidacy for office. Join us this election year as we revisit the part train travel played in electing those who would hold office.

This event is held in conjunction with Colorado Rails & Cocktails: Politics and Trains lecture event taking place the evening of Friday, August 26.

Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the Colorado Railroad Museum.

Lives are filled with events—big and small, happy and sad, some memorable and some best forgotten. Over the course of days and years, the events of a lifetime tell a story—and the same is true for a community.

Epic Events showcases over three dozen events. From the founding of Golden to the discovery of the world’s first T-Rex tooth, Epic Events covers a huge spectrum of material. Visitors will also discover Colorado Prohibition, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s burial, and a blizzard that dumped five feet of snow on the town, all of which are paired with some amazing artifacts. Perhaps the largest and showiest artifact is a recently acquired 1910 ore car used for local clay mining. There is also a 1920’s Coors milk can used by local families to transport milk for malted milk production, and Norton Brown’s 1892 Engineer of Mines degree from the Colorado School of Mines.

Hear Golden author and historian Mary Ramstetter narrate a video introduction titled, “Golden Was Born a Handmaiden to the Miners”. Her colorful narrative is supported with new footage from four of Golden’s historical murals, most notably two by Hal Shelton. And that’s not all. For the first time ever a c. 1972 industry film on the Jolly Rancher plant titled “Candy Country USA” will show continuously.

Selfie with a donkey

The entire family will want to take a selfie in front of a huge photo backdrop depicting tourists with donkeys – once a common sight in Golden. As early as July 1, 1906, Clyde Ashworth had erected a pavilion at the summit of Castle Rock and tourists used burros as a novel means of transportation to and from the rock.

Photo: Golden History Museums, City of Golden Collection

• Open: Sunday – Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm
• Closed: Tuesdays, Easter, Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
• Also open for tours by appointment.

The 2016 Golden Cruise is on! It’s free and open to all ages. The Golden Cruise will be leaving from the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th Street. Cruise participants gather around 6 p.m. in the parking lot next to the library at 10^th and Illinois, to listen to music and drink beer. The cruise leaves at 7 p.m. to ride the paths of Golden on a pre-determined route.  There are stops along the way to socialize, and the cruise ends back at the parking lot, where there is beer, music and food, and family fun available until 9:30 p.m.

The 2016 Golden Family Friendly Bicycle Cruise promises to be a great season to get out on your bike with family and friends! Join fellow riders on the last Tuesday of each month from May through October, and ride the wonderful bike paths of Golden!

2016 Bicycle Cruise Themes

• June 28 – Wild West
• July 26 – Star Wars
• August 30 – Marvel Comics
• September 27 – 1970s
• October 25 – Zombies