From Fidel Castro to Mother Teresa—March 23

On Saturday, March 23 at 10am, Joe McGowan, Jr., an “old school” foreign correspondent and bureau chief for the Associated Press for many years, will talk about his experiences and his book, From Fidel Castro to Mother Teresa. He will be joined by Babette Andre, a professor at Metropolitan State University’s Aero Space Department, a laureate in the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame, a reporter during the Vietnam War, and the former publisher of Wings West magazine.

Hessians to have their day again on March 9!

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Chris Juergens, head of Curatorial Services at History Colorado and the Anschutz Curator of Military History, will give a special talk for Coffee & Conversation from his PhD research of the role of “Hessian Soldiers in the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War.” As a prelude he will also give a brief overview of the History Colorado Military Collection.

RESCHEDULED TO FEB. 17: Terre Deegan-Young to present about Vietnam War “Donut Dollies”

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, On Feb. 17, Terre Deegan-Young will talk about her experiences as a Red Cross “Donut Dolly” during the Vietnam War. Raised in a Chicago suburb, she was hired by the Red Cross shortly after graduating from college. She served as a recreation specialist for the Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program and arrived in South Vietnam in 1970. She and other recreation specialists, nicknamed “Donut Dollies,” created programs to bring cheer and a touch of home to the many young soldiers who were deployed in scattered firebases throughout the country—often risking their own lives.

Special Presentation about end-of-life benefits for veterans; Feb. 12 at noon.

The Broomfield Veterans Support Alliance (BVSA) is hosting a presentation by Tim Hutchison, the
Broomfield Veteran Service Officer, on veteran end of life benefits for veterans and veteran spouses on
Monday February 12, 2024 at 12:00pm in the presentation room of the Veterans Museum in
Broomfield located at 12 Garden Center in Broomfield. Discussion will center on planning and
preparation for military burial benefits for veterans and spouses many of which need to be requested in
advance. All veterans and the spouses of veterans are invited to attend.

Check out the new 10th Mountain Division exhibit!

We’ll be closed starting Dec. 23, but will reopen on Jan. 4. Then on Saturday, Jan. 6, come to the Coffee & Conversation by Historians Flint Whitlock and David Little all about the path-breaking 10th Mountain Division. While you’re at the Museum, swing by the new exhibit to learn even more.

Holiday closure dates for the Museum

The Museum will close at noon on Saturday, Dec. 23 for a special holiday party for volunteers. We will reopen to the public on Thursday, January 4 at 10am. Thank you for making 2023 a wonderful year, and we’ll see you again in 2024!