Mardi Gras Party

More Mardi Gras Party

Sunday evening, February 22. Good times and good food!

Chapel Christening

" Pastor Ann of Wild Rose church gave such a touching service; it just meant so much for us to have our personal values honoring all creation weaved into this ceremony of thankfulness. And of course, there was no better setting for such a day than the beautiful Hiwan Homestead. I have to recommend this one-of-a-kind venue for anyone celebrating a special day. The volunteers from the Jefferson County Historical Society were so kind and welcoming to our guests, and went out of their way to add little special touches, like candles on the alter and bows along the pews. Thank you, thank you all!" Comments by Stephanie Janard, the mother.

Monster Madness: Naugahyde Dolls of the 1960

Hiwan Homestead Museum is very excited to announce its latest exhibit, “Monster Madness: The Loveable Nauga”. This exhibit showcases a collection of approximately 30 “naugas” from the 1960s. These creatures, the collection of Albuquerque resident George Anderman, were created in the 1960s by the Naugahyde Company to promote their new synthetic wonder product, Naugahyde. Come learn about the fascinating “nauga” back-story fabricated by the Naugahyde Company to comfortably introduce the public to the new world of synthetic fabric. Be sure not to miss out on this never-before seen collection, one that will surely captivate you.

“Monster Madness: The Loveable Nauga” will be on display at Hiwan Homestead Museum from Tuesday, January 15 through Sunday, March 30. Museum admission is free to the public during open hours. Please call 303-674-6262 for more information.

Christmas 2007 at the Museum SNOWMEN!

Navajo Rug Exhibit

Be sure to visit Hiwan between April 30 and July 30 to see the incredible collection of Navajo rugs on display. Most of the rugs are in the museum's collection but not often seen. Additionally, award-winning works of Lynda Teller Pete are on display.

Two Gray Hills rug by Lynda Teller Pete

Spring Fling

JCHS hosted the annual Spring Fling at Hiwan Homestead on Monday, April 30 to thank the many volunteers who have helped out the historical society over the past year. The highlight of the event was a presentation on "The Land Before Us" given by Hank Alderfer.

Trains!

Hiwan Homestead Museum has quite a connection to the railroad. Our Harvey Girls theme (for the Tea), and overall decoration theme for Christmas 2006 stems from that connection. We know that Charles WInfred Douglas (of Camp Neosho's history) was an agent for the Fred Harvey Company. While we do not know specific dates or even where he went, we do know that he was trading extensively with the Hopi and Navajo Indians for the Fred Harvey Company in 1902. This information was gathered from his second wife's paper "The Life and Work of Charles Winifred Douglas" by Leonard Ellinwood and Anne Woodward Douglas, 1958.

As you go through the Museum and see all of the train decorations think about the past inhabitants and visitors, some of whom remember the Buchanans with their "electric trains crisscrossing from dining room table to window seats at Christmas" (from Camp Neosho to the Hiwan Homestead by Connie Fahnestock).

Wreathmaking

After a week's postponement due to snow, wreaths were finally made for all of the museum doors. Participants made one wreath for Hiwan and one wreath for themselves. The class was ably led by Susan Grannell.

Christmas Tea

On December 11, Ron Ruhoff will be presenting a Photo/Musical Adventure entitled "Adventure Trails on Colorado Rails" in conjunction with the train theme in the museum. Lunch will be served by "authentic" Harvey Girls. Call the museum for reservations.

Addtional Wreath Making Class

Due to the popularity of the Wreath Making classes, another one has been added to the schedule. On Thursday, November 30 at 10am, Susan Grannell will be teaching. Come and make one for the museum and one for yourself. $5 covers all materials and instruction. Call the museum for reservations.