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The Museum will be closed all day on Thursday, October 9, for cleaning and staff development.

Five Arapaho men and women stand in front of a tipi surrounded by a brush fence,1904. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.

October 13 is Indigenous Peoples' Day!

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Museum recognizes and commemorates the many Native peoples who have inhabited and continue to inhabit the land around us in Colorado and the nation at large. The holiday serves as a great time to reflect on and learn about the cultures, languages, places, and histories that have shaped Indigenous perspectives. The experiences and knowledge of Native people continue to enrich and inform our society at large.

The Museum will be featuring two special programs this month in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Join us at Fred Mosqueda's talk on Arapaho language and culture on October 9 and at the screening of The Art of Home: A Wind River Story with director/producer Jordan Dresser on October 24. See more details below.

Get spooky at the Museum’s October First Friday

Join the Historical Museum during Louisville's First Friday to learn about Halloween traditions in Louisville and experience some haunted house traditions of our own. Straight from the imagination of Louisville's children circa 1952, close your eyes and stick your hands in jars filled with creepy things... or not so creepy... grapes or eyeballs? Let your imagination guide you and leave with a traditional Halloween treat!  Stop by during our open house between 6 - 8 p.m. to tour the buildings and start your spooky season off right!

Learn about Arapaho language and culture

Join Fred Mosqueda, the Arapaho Language and Culture Program Coordinator, on October 9, as he shares the history of the Southern Arapaho tribe in Boulder County and the work he is doing to preserve the traditions and language of his tribe for future generations. This event is co-sponsored by the Louisville Historical Museum and the Lafayette History Museum. Registration is requested.

Local stories come to life with Stories in the Dark

Get ready for a night of spooky tales and chilling stories at the Louisville Historical Museum. Join the Boulder Valley Spellbinders for rarely heard local mystery and suspense stories told under the stars. Gather around as our storytellers transport you to another world with their captivating narratives. This program will take place outside in the Museum Courtyard. Bring a blanket or chairs if desired. Ages 6+. Rain date: October 17 at 7 p.m. Registration is requested.

Watch The Art of Home and explore the work of Indigenous artists

Meet Emmy-award winning producer/director Jordan Dresser at this screening followed by a Q&A session. This enlightening documentary shares the story of two Indigenous artists creating new works reflecting on their tribal homelands, the Wind River Indian Reservation. Learn about what inspires Ken Williams (Arapaho), a Santa Fe art celebrity, and Sarah Ortegon (Shoshone), an up-and-coming actress in Denver. Registration is requested.

Membership

Join or Renew Today!

We love our members! Members can renew online, via mail, or in person. As a reminder, if paying by check, please make your membership check out to the Louisville Historical Museum and remember to make any monetary donations separately to the Louisville History Foundation. Thank you for your support!

Not a member yet? Join today with the perfect membership type for you. The Historical Museum offers individual, family, and business memberships, as well as gift memberships so that you can give someone who loves Louisville and history full access to all that the Museum has to offer.

Museum members receive the Louisville Historian in the mail four times each year. You can also make a donation directly to the Louisville History Foundation to support the work the Museum does and special projects.

Thank You, Business Members

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Alternating Current Press
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Ariel IT Services
Atomic Forge
Berkelhammer Tree Experts, Inc.
Bolder Insurance
Coal Creek Collision Center
Cory Nickerson - 8z Real Estate
Creative Framing & Art Gallery
DAJ Design, Inc.
Deep End Solutions
E & L Team at RE/MAX Elevate

Ferguson's Family Plumbing and Drain

Fingerplay Studios

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Origin CPA Group
Paul's Coffee & Tea
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The Singing Cook

Historic Photo Feature

This photo shows Blossom Henning standing next to a gurney in the back of her father's (George Henning) hearse and ambulance car in 1924. This was Louisville's first ambulance and Henning Mortuaries used it to transport the bodies of the deceased as well as people who needed hospital services. Henning served as an ambulance driver during World War I. George Henning opened Henning Mortuary at 844 Main Street in Louisville in 1923 and operated it for over forty years. The Henning family, which included George's wife Marguerite and his two daughters, Blossom and Welcome, also lived at the property at 844 Main Street. The building that housed the family's business and home still stands on Main Street today. How would you feel about living in a funeral home?