Bent Gate Mountaineering is hosting a talk tonight from 6:15-7:45 on the famed World War II 10th Mountain Division.
Skiing Off to War – The History of the Original 10th Mountain Division in World War II
A 90 minute presentation by Retired Colonel of Marines Thomas Duhs. See over 100 slides and hear the history of the “Ski Troops,” their training in Colorado, and their wartime service in Italy. It’s the story of the creation and employment of the only Mountain Division the United States Military has ever had. Learn more….
Bent Gate Mountaineering | 1313 Washington | 303-271-9382
Tomorrow (Wednesday April 25th) from 2-3:30PM, the Golden History Museum will host a talk about The Life of General John J. Pershing.
It seemed that Jack Pershing was doomed to be late for everything. Born in Missouri in 1860, he came along too late to fight in the Civil War. Posted to New Mexico territory after graduating from West Point, he arrived a month after Geronimo’s surrender. But he had demonstrated uncommon leadership skills by organizing and drilling the award-winning Pershing Rifles at the University of Nebraska. Learn more about General Pershing’s life as portrayed by historical actor and University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Professor, Ron Edgerton. For more information on General Pershing and Ron Edgerton, please visit www.highplainschautauqua.org/sgt-henry-johnson.aspx.
Because the History Museum is closed for remodeling, the lecture will be held at the Golden Community Center (1470 10th St – map) in the Beaver Brook Room. Learn more, and please register….
Tomorrow night from 6-7:30PM, Jefferson County Open Space will host a program about Black Bear Basics. Jefferson County is black bear country. Join Jeffco Park Ranger, Mary Ann Bonnell, for an engaging overview of black bear biology, ecology and behavior. We’ll also discuss safety and how to minimize human-pet-bear conflict in your community and on the trail. The program will be held at Jeffco Open Space, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, (map). The program is free, but please register, as space is limited.
