history museum | cultural services Partially funded by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District & the Aurora Museum Foundation
HOURS Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission
EXHIBITS 19TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WREATHS Nov. 6-Dec. 7 See festive wreaths sponsored & beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations & individuals. Organized as an annual fundraiser for the Aurora Museum Foundation, each wreath is sold through an online auction. Proceeds support exhibits & educational programs.
DRINK LOCAL: AURORA’S CRAFT BEER SCENE Nov. 20, 2018–April 7, 2019 This exhibition showcases the history of craft beer in Aurora & the passion Coloradans hold for the brewing industry. Learn about the people, companies & beverages that make up Aurora’s dynamic craft beer scene.
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY: HOERY FAMILY PHOTOS Dec. 11, 2018-Mar. 10, 2019 Experience Aurora through 100-yearold photographs of the Hoery family. Whether by farming, education, business ownership, land stewardship or leisure – the Hoery family helped shape early Aurora’s community & created an enduring legacy.
PROGRAMS UKULELE & HULU LESSONS • 3rd Saturday of every month • 1:30-3:30 p.m.
BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES • • • •
Wed., noon-12:45 p.m. $4 ($3 Resident) Aurora Historical Society members: Free Bring your lunch
NORMAN ROCKWELL: AMERICA'S PAINTER
Kathleen Arnold brushes through the colorful life & art of Norman Rockwell. Discover how Rockwell became the keeper of the American Spirit during his lifetime. Dec. 19
BEER ARCHAEOLOGY
In addition to lecturing for the University of Colorado, Travis Rupp is the Innovation & Wood Cellar Manager at Avery Brewing Company. Rupp shares his observations on craft beer’s impact on the local community. Jan. 16
CIDER IN AURORA
Haykin Family Cider has the distinction of being Aurora’s only operating small batch cidery. Founders Daniel & Talia Haykin talk about the cider making process & celebrate their first year in Aurora. Feb. 20
HISTORIC SITES
Visit AuroraGov.org/HistoricSites
HOLIDAYS ON THE FARM
Celebrate the holidays in the 1930s with a glimpse into Aurora's past. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, crafts & music by the Miner Pickers. • Dec. 8 & 9 • Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • DeLaney Farm Historic District
OPEN HOUSE AT CENTENNIAL HOUSE
Celebrate a Victorian holiday inside an 1891 Fletcher home. Enjoy a self-guided tour tea & cookies. • Dec. 15 • Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Centennial House, 1671 Galena St.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer for National History Day in Aurora on March 16. Support local middle and high school students by judging projects or helping with the event. Contact jlira@auroragov.org or 303.739.6663.
SANDERS MUSEUM STORE
Find unique gifts from local authors & artisans. Items include Aurora themed gifts, books, wood cut earring & more! Located in the Museum lobby.
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