About Hiwan Homestead Museum [-]
Hiwan Homestead Museum celebrates the vibrant history of Jefferson County. Hiwan’s architecture and collections speak of a bygone and elegant age. The museum is furnished with original and historic furnishings, and its artifacts include a sampling of the Native American art collection of Eric Douglas, longtime curator of Native Arts at the Denver Art Museum. Unique programs, displays and exhibits, which are sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society, View exit disclaimer policy page for links to third-party websites. bring history to life at Hiwan. Active craft and interpretive school programs are complemented by field trips, subsidized by the Jeffco Open Space Foundation. View exit disclaimer policy page for links to third-party websites. Hiwan Homestead was a cherished mountain retreat to the families who lived within its rough-hewn walls. In the 1890's, Mary Neosho Williams, a Civil War widow, and her daughter, Josepha, were among the aristocratic society of Denver who camped at Evergreen.They acquired the simple log structure and hired John "Jock" Spence, a Scottish carpenter, to convert it to a summer cottage. The property was named Camp Neosho after Mrs. Williams' middle name. Overnight guests would stay in tents, comfortably equipped with wood floors, stoves and double canvas walls. In 1889, Josepha graduated from Gross Medical School in Denver and became one of Colorado's first women doctors. Seven years later, Josepha married Canon Charles Winfred Douglas, an Episcopal clergyman who achieved world acclaim for his musical work. Josepha Douglas died in 1938 and the house was sold to Tulsa oilman, Darst Buchanan. His wife renamed the land Hiwan Ranch.Buchanan's Hiwan Hereford cattle were known throughout the country and won many stock show prizes. Six generations of notable families lived in this rustic mountain lodge before it was developed as a museum by Jefferson County Open Space in 1974.
About Admissions [-]
Admission : Free
Programs [-]
Backyard Astronomy : Build Your Own Telescope
When : July 25, 2015 1:00: PM - 4:00 PM
Where : Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Description : There are countless wonders in the night sky, and many of them are hidden from our view. Those hidden treasures reveal themselves with a telescope. Try your hand at building your own and learn how this tool changed our world.
$30 cost for telescope materials
All Ages
See registration page for more information
Registration for our programs opens at 9:00 AM one month prior to the date of the program. Programs with Lookout Mountain Nature Center are free. Need more information. Have questions. Please give us a call at 720-497-7600
Backyard Astronomy : The Moon Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (MDT)
Littleton, CO
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Adult Jul 25, 2015
Youth (6 yrs +) Jul 25, 2015
The moon is our closest celestial neighbor and has a lot to show us. From helping early cultures keep track of time to being the stepping stone to space travel this seemingly inert chunk of rock has much to teach us. Listen to a short lecture on various different topics about the moon and look at objects in the night sky through binoculars and telescopes.
Program Details : All ages. Please dress to be outside, at night, and standing still while looking at the stars. Dress in warm layers, coats, sweaters, and hats as needed. Please bring a flashlight preferably with a red filter or bulb. Feel free to bring your own binoculars and or telescope (not required). We also recommend chairs or blankets to sit on, snacks, water, hot chocolate, etc. You will meet the naturalist in the main parking lot of Hildebrand Ranch Park at the kiosk. This program will involve little to no hiking. Please leave pets at home. Let's play and learn outside! Our programs go rain, snow, or shine! So, dress accordingly. Cloudy skies are not a reason for us to cancel. Our astronomy programs often have activities other than telescope viewing and the weather can change quickly in Colorado. We will cancel the program if the weather is hazardous or unsafe. If a program is canceled we will send an e-mail and/or call each registered participant. You can also check the event listing. We usually make the call to cancel within 24 hours of the program
Locations For this Museum [-]
Museum Address:
4208 S. Timbervale Drive Evergreen CO, United States, 80439.
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