Events at the Governor's Residence

Brought to you by the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund and the Colorado Historical Society. For more information, call 303.866.4686, visit www.coloradohistory.org or email cindy@grpfund.org.

FREE FAMILY PROGRAM
First Saturday Family Days – Free to All! – No Reservation Needed.

Saturday, October 4th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HARVEST PARTY AND “COLORADO’S HOME” TOUR
Harvest Festival and House Tour
Celebrate Colorado’s harvest with music, crafts and autumn activities, including Square Dancing!

Saturday, November 1st, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COLORADO’S HISPANO HERITAGE FESTIVITIES AND “COLORADO’S HOME” TOUR
To many, Día de los Muertos may seem disrespectful and even a bit scary. However, sugar skulls, toy skeletons, fireworks, and terrific food are vibrant parts of this heartfelt ritual of honoring the dead. The festival involves all members of the family, including children. It’s celebrated in Mexico and certain parts of the United States. 
At 11:30 and again at 1 p.m., Angel Vigil will use stories and objects to look at the role of the Spanish/Mexican vaquero in the establishment of traditional cowboy practices in the American West. Vigil places the stories of the origins of the American cowboy in the historical context of the vaquero, the first true cowboy.

Saturday, December 6th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CELEBRATIONS AND “COLORADO’S HOME” TOUR
Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza — December is a month of celebrations. Learn about all three with crafts and activities!  Help create decorations for Colorado’s Tree!
At 11:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., join Justin Miera as he transports us around the world through songs, games, movement, languages and stories of celebrations, both near and far.

SECOND MONDAY GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE LECTURES

Monday, October 13th, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
PREVIEW THE CSO SEASON
Join us for tea at the Governor’s Residence as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Associate Conductor, Scott O’Neil, takes us on a preview trip of the symphony’s 2008-09 Season on our 1914 Steinway piano.
$15 per person. Space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 303/866-4686.

Monday, November 10th, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
SOUTHWEST HISTORY IN COLORADO
Join us for tea at the Governor’s Residence as Angel Vigil, the Colorado State Heritage Artist for Hispanic storytelling, shares traditional stories of the Hispanic Southwest and Mexico.
$15 per person. Space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 303/866-4686.

Monday, November 10th, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
HOLIDAYS AT THE GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE
WITH OPERA COLORADO
More information coming soon!

Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
400 East 8th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-5344
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For more information please visit the Governor’s Residence Website at www.colorado.gov/governor/mansion/

For more information on events put on by the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund, please contact Cindy Starks at cindy@grpfund.org.