Join us on Saturday, August 15th for the final events of our Sesquicentennial season.  It’s hard to believe but our summer-long birthday party will be coming to an end very soon. 

10:00 – 3:00  Museum Open – Word has it that there will be more coffee mugs.  Get them while you can!

11:00-11:30 (Museum) Circuit Riding Preacher, Jacob Adriannce, protrayed by George Brunner of Denver, will give his sermon from the steps of the Museum.  This sermon was first given on August 15th, 1859 to the townfolk of Gold Hill

12:00 (Bluebird Lodge) Walking Tour of Gold Hill Cabins:  Sunset View, Sinner Cabin (across from the Inn), Sand Cabin, Gold Hill School.  Guides in period costumes.

12:00 to 1:30  (School)  Ice Cream Social

1:30  (School) Re-enactment on early Gold Hill life by Donlyn Arbuthnot of her Great-great grandmother, Frannie Carson, one of Gold Hill’s first female residents.

7;30 PM  (Elon’s side yard – the old Lick Skillet Cafe) Evening picnic for locals and the presentation of the 1970s version of “The Little Flower of Gold Hill”.  We have found a recording of that event and will be replaying it for your enjoyment.  The recording has no sound so come enjoy the “silent film” embiance with many of your old friends and neighbors reading their roles.  Bring your blankets, picnic baskets and funny bone .  Please leave your pets at home and remember, parking is limited so hike if you can.  The movie will begin at dark and is approximately 45 minutes long.  Let’s say good bye to these 150 years and enter the next 150 years of Gold Hill with lots of laughter and friends!