During this illustrated program, John Steinle, author of Colorado and the Civil War, will illuminate the role Golden played in the Civil War. Civil War artifacts from the museum’s collection and from a private collection will be displayed during the program.
TicketsTens of thousands crossed the Great Plains in 1859 seeking their fortunes during the great Colorado Gold Rush. Cities such as Denver, Boulder, Golden, Central City and Breckinridge sprang up overnight as the search for gold led deep into the Rocky Mountains. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Colorado’s territorial government was firmly in Union hands, and multiple Colorado units were formed within the Union Army. Fighting in the largest battles of the Civil War west of the Mississippi, Coloradans helped save the West for the Union. As the capital of Colorado Territory during the Civil War, as a recruiting center for Union troops, and as the home of leading officers in Colorado’s Civil War effort, Golden played a vital role in the struggle to defeat the Confederacy and destroy slavery.
During this illustrated program, John Steinle, author of Colorado and the Civil War, will illuminate the role Golden played in the Civil War. Civil War artifacts from the museum’s collection and from a private collection will be displayed during the program.
About the Presenter
John Steinle, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, served as Director at several Ohio museums before moving to Colorado in 1992. In 1994, Steinle became the Administrator of Hiwan Homestead Museum in Evergreen, Colorado, working for Jefferson County Open Space. He was later promoted to History Education Supervisor and Region Supervisor for the Bear Creek Region. He retired in 2016.
Tickets
Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Member tickets $5; non-member tickets $12.
