The August 13th meeting will be held in the meeting room behind the Post Office at 10 a.m.
I will have some of the photos from the Walking Tour as I need help with identification of people. Everyone did enjoy themselves!
Anne has some ideas for future programs to bring to you as well. We have our members only potluck coming up in September at Vivienne's. Directions will be provided.
See you next Saturday!
Margaret
Every summer the hollyhocks are in full bloom at the historic Wetmore Post Office!
A sunny morning visitor at the Wetmore Post Office.
photo: Anne Hayward, July 9, 2016
This presentation was part of the Walking Tour of Historic "downtown" Wetmore on July 9, 2016.
Sponsored by the Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical and Historical Society
Spirits of the Past "Julia Mack" on the steps of the Wetmore Community Church during the Walking Tour of historic "downtown" Wetmore, CO, July 9, 2016
To hear "Julia's" talk on the history of the Wetmore Community Church, please click on the video below:
Thanks to all who attended our Historic Walking Tour of "downtown" Wetmore!
We so appreciate you coming out and spending some time in our small community!
photo: group photo on the steps of the Wetmore Community Building-WHG&HS members, Spirits of the Past and guests!
Meet at the Wetmore Post Office at 9:30 am, 682 County Rd 395 (also known as Plum Avenue as it runs "plum" through Wetmore!)
After a short tour, we'll meet back at the History Center for friendship, coffee and donuts.
We hope to see you there!
photo: 1887 or 1888 from the collection of Jim Walters, courtesy of the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
July 9, 9:30 am!
Join the History Society for a fun, informative look back in time as we view historic structures and sites while strolling down main Street in the small community of Wetmore!
WGH&GS will start the tour at the Wetmore Post Office (682 County Rd 395) at 9:30 am on Saturday, July 9th. Spirits of the Past will tell stories at some of the sites, including the Creamery, Wetmore Community Church, Wetmore Community Building and the Wetmore Post Office and History Center.
At the conclusion, we'll meet back at the History Center for coffee, donuts and lemonade.
Although this is a short tour, nevertheless wear sunscreen, sturdy shoes and a hat-even an umbrella for sun protection.
This is a FREE event and open to all.
We hope to see you there!
photo: 1940 or 1941, Wetmore school children at the Wetmore Post Office selling war bonds
From the collection of George "Bill" Hall
(Bill is located first row, 4th child from the left. He is peeking over the shoulder of his classmate!)
Hardscrabble flooding, circa 1940. The old school house (all grades and now the Wetmore Community Building and Library) is in the background.
Want to learn more? You're invited to attend the "Downtown" Wetmore Walking Tour, July 9th, 9:30 am.
We'll meet at the historic Wetmore Post Office. After the tour, we'll meet back at the History Center for coffee and donuts.
photo from the George "Bill" Hall collection
Old Wetmore Garage, circa 1940-owned by the Doug and Samuel Hurley 1945-1946 ish until the early 1980's. The building still stands on Hwy 96.
Would you like to learn more? You are invited to join the Walking Tour of "downtown" Wetmore on July 9, 9:30 am hosted by the Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical and Historical Society.
We will meet at the Historic Post Office at 9:30 am. After a short walking tour, we'll meet back at the History Center for coffee and donuts!
We hope to see you there!
