Western History & Genealogy Blog

19th Century Images of the American West
This fascinating three-part series will explore the prints and maps of trans-Mississippi America from 1800 to 1900 with special guest Christopher W. Lane, proprietor of The Philadelphia Print Shop West, and nationally acclaimed expert on antique prints and maps.
Jerks in Colorado History
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History cover
The Fresh City Life My Branch Colorado Authors Series presents Phyllis Perry at Schlessman on Sunday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. 
Buffalo Bill: A Life of Controversy
Colorado Authors Series: Steve Friesen Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m. Schelssman Family Branch
On This Day in Denver, 1864
Photo of Denver flood, 1864
Tired of the rain in Denver lately? This image puts an interesting perspective on the recent weather we've been having.
From Smoke to Text: What's Next?
From Smoke to Text: What's Next? exhibit poster
 May 6 - August 28, 2011, Central Library - Western History Art Gallery - Level 5
Ghosts of Colorado
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m., Ross University Hills Branch Library 
Colorado Author Series Presents: Dr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh
Dr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh will discuss his book Crossroads of Culture: Anthropolo
Join Dr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh, Curator of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, on Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch. 
Call for Nominations: 2011 Western History Award
Eleanor Gehres
The Denver Public Library Commission invites nominations for the 2011 award. 
Denver Public Library and Craig Bergsgaard Studios present: Lessons Learned at Bloody Sand Creek
An oil painting that depicts the Sand Creek Massacre (Colorado)
 Free panel discussion on one of the most infamous chapters in Colorado history: Sunday, April 17 @ 2 PM
Video Shot from S.F. Streetcar 1905
"San Francisco's main thoroughfare as seen from the front window of a moving Market Street cable car, before the downtown area was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. This unusual record has been called the first 'structural film' because it follows exactly the externally imposed structure of the car ride." From the Internet Archive