#HistoryCamp Summit Room M4090 M4110 M4120 M4130

8:15 - 9:00 am

9:00 - 9:15 am

9:30 - 10:15 am The Life & Times of Nikola Tesla by Tom Keller

The Vitality of Volunteers in Preserving Yesterday's Buildings

for Tomorrow by Hameed Alnassar

The Christmas Day Battle for Bastogne during the Battle of the

Bulge by Don Cygan

Colorado's Mining Booms & Busts: 150 Years of Roller Coaster History

by Stephen Hart

10:30 - 11:15 am

A Vice for All: The Seedy Side of Denver

by Savannah Reeves, Hannah Herron, Heather Pressman & Mike Erickson

Finding Lost Railway Stations and Equipment by Jim Jordan

Historic Preservation and Colorado's Most Endangered

Places Program by Kim Grant

Germans, Socialists, Pacifists, Immigrants & Other Enemies of the

State during WWI by Jay Cyril Mastrud

The History of Denver's Celebrity Sports Center: Thirty-five Years of

Fun & Entertainment by David Forsyth

11:30am - 12:15pm What Really Happened to Titanic? by Phill Kleppen & Janet Kalstrom

Meriwether Lewis' Survey at Cumberland Gap….. By Lorna Hainesworth

November '42, Watershed of the Century

by Stan Moore

Frontier Marshall Mart Duggan Ruled Rowdy Leadville with an Iron

Fist by Gail Lindley

12:15 - 1:15 pm

1:30 - 2:15 pmGrave Matters: Cemetery

Symbolism, the Stories in Stone by Patricia Carmody

Iron, Dynamite & Intrigue by Stan Moore

Who Was the Sculptor in Buckskin? Alexander Phimister

Proctor! By Dave Lively

Famous and Faceless Females of the Third Reich

by Lance Jones

Colorado Inventors by Doug Cohn

2:30 - 3:15 pm Dressing in an 1880s Dress by Nicoleta Nagel

"Give Women A Chance": the 125th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

in Colorado by Megan Moriarty

An 1840 Fur Trader Converses about the Plains Indian Trade

by Michael Schaubs

Using Digital History Tools to Understand the History of Obscure

Plants by Timothy Vilgiate

The White Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped Colorado

by Jenifer Fisher

3:30 - 4:15 pm

Even Seedier: Denver Vice in the 20th Century

by Savannah Reeves, Heather Pressman & Mike Erickson

Loretto Heights - A Synopsis of Historical & Architectural

Significance by Martha Kirkpatrick

Colorado Genealogy Research by Lori Collins

Skiing off to War by Thomas Duhs

Exonerating General George Custer: Separating Fact from

Political Bias by George Koukeas

4:30 pm

History Camp Colorado October 13, 2018

Registration

Welcome & Info

Lunch in Summit Room (Last chance to sign up for historic Main Street tours)

Tours of historic Main Street begin - meet in Summit Room

The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla - Tom Keller Tom is a graduate of California State University at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology, minoring in Philosophy, with advanced studies in Social Sciences. Over the years his interest in history has grown to where he prides himself as an historian and professional speaker. He is Past Commander of American Legion Post #1112. He is also a member of the Forty & Eight, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, and a member of the Board of Directors, Lakewood Historical Society. Now, as a young man, Tom became fascinated with the life and times of Nikola Tesla, who is the unsung hero of our modern age. His journey has taken him through research, reading, personal interviews, and on-site investigations about this outstanding creative mind and his impact on the 20th century. Tom is excited to bring you this story! Presentation Synopsis: Nikola Tesla is best known for his ground-breaking inventions/contributions in the fields of electricity and physics which helped usher in the Second Industrial Revolution in the early 20th Century. His patents and theoretical work formed the basis for modern Alternating Current electricity and many other achievements.

Skiing Off to War - Thomas Duhs Tom Duhs was raised in Littleton Colorado. Graduated from Colorado State University in 1972. Began skiing in 1962. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant into the Marine Corps in 1977. Served at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in California 1981-1984. This is the Marine Corps version of Camp Hale. The training is exactly the same. Ski in winter, rock climb in summer. Served in Alaska 1988-1991 training Marines in cold weather operations, skiing and climbing. Participated in five deployments to Norway, always in winter on NATO exercises between 1978 and 1991. Served in multiple staff assignments and overseas assignments retiring in 2008 at the rank of Colonel. Worked for the government at NORAD / USNORTHCOM as staff officer 2008-2014 then fully retired. Co-authored two books about the 10th Mountain Division. Sempre Avanti-Always Forward & Ice and Granite- Snow soldiers of Riva Ridge. Gives lectures twice a month to interested groups on the 10th Mountain Division. Presentation Synopsis: The 10th Mountain Division trained at Camp Hale, near Leadville Colorado from Nov 1942 to June 1944. The only mountain division was unique in how the men were recruited, trained, and employed in Italy to end the war in May 1945. After the war these troops had an effect on skiing as well.

The Christmas Day Battle of Bastogne During the Battle of the Bulge - Don Cygan Don is a historian, author, and professor. His background and degrees are in journalism and military history. Cygan worked as a daily newspaper reporter and freelance journalist for many years and also served in the U.S. Army in the early 1990s during the Gulf War. He has taught history for almost twenty years. In 2012, he wrote a book about the Battle of Bastogne titled No Silent Night. His 2016 master's thesis focused on the internal politics of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Presentation Synopsis: As the Battle of the Bulge raged, a small force of American solders—including the famed 101st Airborne division, tank destroyer crews, engineers, and artillerymen—was completely surrounded by Hitler’s armies in the Belgian town of Bastogne. Taking the town was imperative to Hitler’s desperate plan to drive back the Allies and turn the tide of the war. The attack would come just before dawn. As the outnumbered, undersupplied Americans gathered in church for services or shivered in their snow-covered foxholes on the fringes of the front lines, freshly reinforced German forces of men and tanks attacked. The battle was up close and personal, with the cold, exhausted soldiers of both armies fighting for every square foot of frozen earth.

An 1840 Fur Trader Converses about the Plains Indian Trade - Michael Schaubs This program will be given as a first person interpretation in the character of an 1840 Bent & St. Vrain Co. fur trader. Bent’s Fort was a fur trading post which existed from 1835 till 1849 in an area that would become SE Colorado. The fort’s primary customers were the Plains Indians of the region though travelers on the Santa Fe Trail were also frequent customers. Depending on interest, topics covered may include: the position of the trader in fur trade society, merchandise for trading, Indians as sophisticated consumers, the currency of the trade, prairie transportation, customs and procedures of the trade, designation and use of Indian “soldiers,” communications, and the use of alcohol. Presentation Synopsis: Mr. Schaubs has had an interest in the culture of the fur trade since he was a child when he would walk corn rows outside of the Wisconsin community he grew up in where he would find projectile points, pot shards, trade beads and gunflints. On entering college he was undecided as to whether to pursue a course of study in geology or archeology. It happened that his Geology 101 Prof was captivating and his Anthropology 101 Prof was mind-numbing. So quite naturally, he became a geologist. On such small things the course of a lifetime can be determined. Although employed as a geologist since 1978, he has maintained an interest in the fur trade throughout his life. After retirement, he developed a deep interest in fur trade inventories and the material culture of the fur trade and has applied his background as a scientist in evaluating these inventories. He also shares his passion and knowledge of the fur trade with the general public as a living history interpreter in the role of a fur trader at special events held at Bent’s Old Fort NHS, Fort Laramie NHS Fort

Uncompahgre (Old Spanish Trail Association), for the Tesoro Cultural Center, and at numerous schools in the area in which he lives.

Finding Lost Railway Stations and Equipment - Jim Jordan Sixth generation Coloradoan and President of the only type of historical society in North America which is trying to save more than 2 structures at a time. Presentation Synopsis: Join Jim for a visual presentation on how to locate historic train stations, water tanks, pump houses and rolling stock in Colorado.

Colorado Genealogy Research - Lori Collins I am the President of the Colorado Genealogical Society/Computer Interest Group. I have been working on my genealogy for the past eight years. Presentation Synopsis: What resources does Colorado have for working on your family tree and where can you get the information?

Exonerating General George Custer: Separating Fact from Political Bias - George Koukeas I am a freelance writer and public speaker who has researched various Frontier history topics for the last 20 years. I am a history buff and an independent thinker who wants “nothing but the facts” about his topics—not politically motivated views that seek to rewrite history. Presentation Synopsis: Who was the real George Custer? Having been demonized since the 1960’s by politically-motivated groups, Custer was a war hero who opposed slavery and became a whistleblower for reservation Indians. The presentation will give an overview of Custer’s life, achievements, and character. In the process, myths about the Indian wars and Custer’s involvement with them will be disproved. The emphasis will be on 3 major missions in Custer’s military life. This presentation will render an accurate picture of Custer that goes beyond “political correctness.”

Colorado Inventors - Doug Cohn Doug is a Denver area native, grew up in Englewood, got a BA in history from the University of Colorado. He got a Masters from Denver Seminary. Doug fell in love with Colorado history in 8th grade when he saw a picture of the face on the barroom floor in Central City. His family owned Bonnie Brae Hobby Shop. He is a founding member and the director of programming for the Englewood Historic Preservation Society. Doug’s hobby is looking for treasure with a metal detector. Presentation Synopsis: Colorado is home to many inventors. Have you seen those message signs on trailers along the highways? Have you ever got ice from the hotel hallway ice machine? Ever wondered about oxygen concentrators? Have you seen the yellow flex pipe that goes down man holes so the guys can breathe? Ever wondered who invented the mounting device to hold the dash cam? Ever wonder who invented the seamless can to replace the soldered can? These and many more inventions will be talked about. All were invented by Coloradans.

What Really Happened to Titanic? - Phill Kleppen / Janet Kalstrom Phill’s interest in the Titanic began in the summer of 1995 after seeing the movie A Night to Remember from Walter Lord's book by the same name. He found the story compelling and started to read about the ill-fated voyage. He started to research the ship and then moved onto the passengers. He continued his research of this tragic event while joining the Titanic Historical Society in 1998, then volunteering at the Molly Brown House Museum since 2002. His current study is the Colorado Titanic Connections. Janet has been telling Margaret “Molly” Brown's story locally and internationally over the last 10 years. She is passionate about the legend of Margaret “Molly” Brown and loves to tell her story from all aspects of her life. Presentation Synopsis: There have been many theories over the last 106 years of how and why Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. Come learn about those theories and perhaps you can reach your own conclusion of what really happened or hear firsthand from a titanic survivor through their eyes. Or is it just still a mystery?

Frontier Marshal Mart Duggan Ruled Rowdy Leadville with an Iron Fist - Gail Lindley As a Denver native, Gail has been a public speaker for many years and is a member of Spellbinders. As owner of Denver Bookbinding Company, past talks have revolved about bookbinding, old books and paper. As a Denver Police Reserve officer, her interests include fallen law officers. Her husband, Don, is a university professor at Regis and they also own a home in Leadville built in 1895. Interested in history,

and finding that Marshal Duggan was buried in an unmarked grave in Denver's Riverside Cemetery, the journey was set. Presentation Synopsis: Marshal Mart Duggan is considered one of the most underrated gunmen of the Old West. Learn a little bit of Colorado history and how Leadville's colorful past in the late 1800's brought together familiar characters such as Frank and Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday and more. Leadville was lawless in the late 1880's and boasted of up to 50 thousand people in 1878. Mayor Horace Tabor approached the little blue eyed Irishman to take over as Marshal and bring law and order to rowdy Leadville.

Colorado's Mining Booms & Busts: 150 Years of Roller Coaster History - Stephen Hart Steve Hart is a geological engineer who spent 42 years in government service and private consulting. His education at the Colorado School of Mines and Texas A&M University was followed by 12 years with the U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado Department of Natural Resources. State work as a reviewer of Mined Land Reclamation and Radioactive Source Material permit applications led to consulting on Superfund lead-zinc-silver smelter remediation projects, radioactive waste cleanup projects at uranium mines and mills and DOE nuclear plants, and coal mine subsidence mapping. From 1995 through 2001, Steve taught a graduate course in “Case Histories in Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology” as a part-time adjunct at CSM. In 2006, he retired from URS Corporation (now AECOM Inc.), at that time the world’s largest engineering design firm. He then worked as an independent consultant until 2011, when he happily became a full-time retiree. Presentation Synopsis: This presentation was the first (March 26, 2018) in a 4-part series of "Boom & Bust" lectures at History Colorado: Colorado's territorial/state history traces its roots to the region's first boom--the "Pike's Peak" Gold Rush of 1859. A silver rush, two later gold rushes, three uranium rushes, and three oil shale rushes drove booms that followed. These booms and their subsequent busts have played a major role in the economics, politics, labor relations, and settlement history of the state even to the present day. When graphically presented, these booms and busts resemble the steep climbs, breathtaking descents, and long run-out track of the Wildcat roller coaster at the old Elitch Gardens.

November '42, Watershed of the Century - Stan Moore Stan Moore is an author, historian and speaker. His book Seesaw, How November '42 Shaped the Future is the basis of this talk. He has written historical novels about the Moffat Road and a novel about eco-terrorists in present day Colorado. He is a husband, father and grandfather, a Colorado native, a Vietnam vet, a retired small business owner, and an avid hiker and backpacker.

Presentation Synopsis: In late October 1942, WWII looked to be going badly for the Allies. The Axis were on the advance everywhere. But by December 2 they were everywhere stymied if not in retreat. We will look at November 1942 through the lens of five campaigns around the world. Other social and economic issues and developments are brought in as well. After this critical month, the Axis would be marching backwards. Japanese and German forces never again regained the initiative. The direction the war took in this month set the tone for the rest of the war and for the peace which most have enjoyed for over seventy years.

Who Was the Sculptor in Buckskin? Alexander Phimister Proctor! - Dave Lively For over a decade, Dave has specialized in presenting the rich history of the Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park region in a way that brings the adventures of the people of Colorado to life. Through his tours and talks, he connects his audience to the events and unique journeys from the past, transporting them back in time with a personal twist like no one else can. Dave is a well-known local historian, and appears in “The Living Dream, 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park”, a documentary appearing on PBS stations. Presentation Synopsis: Proctor was born in 1860 and then enjoyed a remarkable life after spending his youth in the Colorado wilderness. His larger than life sculptures can be seen in 26 public places across the nation including two in Denver’s Civic Center Plaza: The Buckaroo, and On the War Trail. Although Proctor is recognized as the leader among American animal sculptors and as the country’s foremost creator of sculpted monuments on western themes, the more engaging aspects of his life are the development of his artistic talent, the remarkable characters he met by chance (or fortune), and his adventures with his wife and eight children as Proctor’s work took him all over the United States, France and Italy. He allowed himself time to go hunting with dignitaries such as Theodore Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot and the Reverend Bayard Craig for whom the Town of Craig is named for.

Iron Dynamite and Intrigue - Stan Moore Stan Moore is an author, historian and speaker. His book Seesaw, How November '42 Shaped the Future is the basis of this talk. He has written historical novels about the Moffat Road and a novel about eco-terrorists in present day Colorado. He is a husband, father and grandfather, a Colorado native, a Vietnam vet, a retired small business owner, and an avid hiker and backpacker.

Presentation Synopsis: In this talk Colorado history is viewed through the lens of railroad growth, rivalry, and development. We will trace iron rails as they came to crisscross the state from the 1860's to 1935. This development went a long way towards making Colorado what it is today. The career of David Moffat spanned most of this period. He and his efforts offer good background and context. Moffat’s last enterprise was the Denver Northwestern and Pacific Railway Company. It faced many obstacles. Not only was it being built through the heart of the Colorado Rockies, but there were financial and political challenges as well. This road’s story encapsulates the railroad industry in Colorado.

Historic Preservation and Colorado's Most Endangered Places Program - Kim Grant Kim Grant is the Director of the Endangered Places Program for Colorado Preservation, Inc. He has over 35 years of experience in teaching, state and local government service, and non-profit management and development. Most recently, he worked for the City of Arvada, Historic Denver, Inc. and the Lower Downtown (LoDo) District. Presentation Synopsis: Colorado Preservation, Inc., is a statewide non-profit historic preservation advocacy, education and technical services organization. Kim will share information on one of CPI's signature initiatives, Colorado's Most Endangered Places Program. One example are the underground tunnels throughout Colorado. The presentation will include numerous photos of dozens of historic properties around Colorado that CPI has worked on with local communities to save. A 25-page color brochure will also be handed out to each participant. A brief question and answer session will follow.

Using Digital History Tools to Understand the History of Obscure Plants - Timothy Vilgiate Timmy Vilgiate is studying for his MA in History at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, with a focus on the environmental and cultural history of the Brazilian Amazon and West Africa. He is the president of Phi Alpha Theta at UCCS and the editor of The Springs Graduate History Journal. In his spare time, he enjoys writing and working on an audio drama called "Rivers of the Mind", as well as hiking and camping. Presentation Synopsis: In this presentation, I will talk about the tools and methods used to chart the historical evolution of two little-researched plants and their relationship the global economy--the Picralima nitida and the Voacanga africana. Most of the information available about the history of plants is fragmentary, and requires the aggregation of a large quantity of primary sources that become difficult to organize without using a computer.

For the first part of my presentation, I will talk about how I have used Nodegoat (an open source relational database), Microsoft Excel, and NVIVO qualitative analysis software in order to study the history of these two plants and their flow between botanical gardens, chemistry labs, pharmaceutical companies, headshops and more. This might be of general interest to any historians or genealogists dealing with a large quantity of fragmentary information. In the second half, I will discuss a little bit about the history of the plants themselves, which are used both in varying capacities by the pharmaceutical industry, and occasionally consumed for their psychoactive constituents around the world.

A Vice for All: The Seedy Side of Denver - Savannah Reeves, Mike Erickson, Heather Pressman & Hannah Herron Savannah Reeves: A Colorado Native I love anything and everything Colorado-from kayaking our rivers to hiking our mountains to enjoying a nice cold Colorado brew on a patio. I am currently a Museum Educator at the Molly Brown House Museum and find interest and curiosity in all things "taboo"....life is too short to only learn the "boring" sides of history. Let's see how the rabble-rousers of the past lived! Mike Erickson: Mike Erickson is a museum educator at the Center for Colorado Women's History at the Byers-Evans House. He has worked with Savannah Reeves on programs at the Molly Brown House Museum as well as walking tours that highlight criminal history in Capitol Hill. Heather Pressman: Heather Pressman is Director of Learning & Engagement at the Molly Brown House Museum. Her background includes work in education, development, and communications. She currently serves as a member of the organizing committee for the Art of Access Denver, a consortium working to make Denver’s arts and cultural attractions accessible to all. She holds a Master’s degree in Museum Studies from The Johns Hopkins University. Hannah Herron: Hannah Herron’s love of history began at the age of thirteen when she began volunteering at the Molly Brown House Museum. Further pursuing that love, she majored in history: focusing predominately on Native American and Western Women’s History. At age twenty-two she became a Denver walking tour guide for the LoDo and Cap Hill neighborhoods. The darker side of Denver’s past has always fascinated her: fueling research projects and special events. Presentation Synopsis: The boom and bust history of the west is undeniable; the fortification of spirit you needed to survive the unique trials and tribulations of the west would separate the strong from the weak. Even the strong have their vices though....In this presentation, we will dive into the Seedy Side of Denver with a look at the impacts and transformations of Denver through the lens of prostitution with stories featuring some of Denver's top Madam's and working girls of the time, crime including the terror-inducing Cap Hill Strangler, and the widespread use and abuse of drugs leading to events such as the Hop Alley Riots focusing on the long-lasting, yet often times ignored, history and importance of vice in the Queen City of the Plains.

Even Seedier: Denver Vice in the 20th Century - Savannah Reeves, Mike Erickson & Hannah Herron See bios above. Presentation Synopsis: After delving into the tantalizing tales of crime, prostitution, drugs, and alcohol in 19th century LoDo in our morning session, we now turn our focus to the most Wicked Street in the World....Colfax Avenue. This bed of myth, and host of vice, has seen Denver history in all forms -from the wealthy, yet badly behaving, millionaires who lived within Cap Hill, the magnetism that drew the sex industry to open business along her sidewalks, and the questionable morality that seemed to stem from the halls of the Capital building. Join us for another in-depth look at Vice in Denver!

The White Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped Colorado - Jenifer Fisher Jenifer teaches as an instructor level professor at Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine in their Medial Humanities department. Along with co-directing the Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine course for the COM, I also teach a History of Medicine elective. I am a Colorado native who has lived all across the Centennial State. I obtained a Master’s of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver in 2015. Before that I did my undergraduate work at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2011, majoring in History with a minor in Anthropology. My current research focuses on bioethics, medical paternalism and their implementation within the historical context of medicine. Presentation Synopsis: In the 1800s, tuberculosis was the nation’s leading cause of death. The “White Death” was much feared and little understood. Since there was no vaccine or antibiotic available to fight the disease at the time, the only hope many tubercular patients had was to move from humid, stormy eastern locations in pursuit of the west’s drier, higher, sunnier skies—all of which Colorado had in abundance. We will discuss the history of germ theory and how tuberculosis helped physicians evolve to hold many of the thoughts we currently hold about disease to this day. We will also explore Colorado's personal history with the disease and how the influx of TB patients that streamed into Colorado helped put the state on the map and turned a place previously thought to be a haven for Wild West criminals into the attractive destination it is today.

"Give The Women A Chance": the 125th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Colorado - Megan Moriarty Megan Moriarty is the Director of Community Engagement at the Museum of Boulder, building partnerships and creating programming that brings to life Boulder's past, present, and future. A proud alum of CU Boulder and long-time community builder, she holds a Masters in Community Planning from

the University of Maryland, has lived and worked in Latin America and Europe, and speaks Spanish. The granddaughter of a retired Boulder fireman and nurse, she is interested in using history to help residents from diverse backgrounds connect and find common ground. Presentation Synopsis: On November 7, 1893, Colorado voters approved a referendum allowing women the right to vote - decades before the 19th Amendment. This interactive presentation will examine the pioneering women who led the movement, the messaging they used to convince male voters to "give them a chance", and the influence the historic vote had on women living in the state.

Meriwether Lewis’s Survey at Cumberland Gap: or What’s up with the 36-30 Line of North Latitude between Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee? - Lorna Hainesworth Lifetime member of the Surveyors Historical Society and the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, founding member of the Lewis and Clark Trust, associate member of the Department of the Geographer and the District of Columbia Association of Land Surveyors. Presentation Synopsis: Why is the line between these four states so crooked? What are the reasons for so many anomalies? Where was the line supposed to be? Who is responsible for the dividing line? When did all this happen? Were there controversies or problems with the location of the line? If so, what resolutions were enacted? Given modern technology, why wasn’t the line straightened? This session will present a talk on the dividing line between Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee, which will describe all the involved issues and will answer the above questions plus describe a little known survey conducted by Meriwether Lewis in November 1806 near present-day Cumberland Gap.

"The Vitality of Volunteers in Preserving Yesterday's Buildings for Tomorrow” - Hameed Alnassar Hameed, an AmeriCorps alumnus and member of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, most recently worked at the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property. During his tenure he planned events for dignitaries like Prince Charles, interviewed experts to produce videos on cultural heritage, and presented at conferences in Africa, Asia and Europe. He holds a BA in Communications from Marquette University and an MA in Anthropology from Stony Brook University. His conservation experience stems from work on an ancient sun-temple in the UAE, the Institute for Field Research's "City of the Dead" program in Egypt, and UNESCO's World Heritage program in Bahrain. Hameed currently works at HistoriCorps as the Volunteer & Communications Coordinator. Presentation Synopsis: Why is it so important to preserve our ancestor's built heritage for future generations? How can we effectively go about restoring our public land's cultural treasures, and why should we? In the tradition of

the Civilian Conservation Corps, HistoriCorps, a non-profit based in Denver, in partnership with entities such Denver Mountain Parks and the US Forest Service, has been rehabilitating historic structures for future adaptive reuse, with numerous of those buildings right here in Colorado. This year O'Fallon Chimney, Bergen & Fillius Park Wellhouses, Homestead Meadows, Hermit Park Cabin, Corral Park Cabin, and Hornbeck Homestead, have all been a testament to the spirit of Coloradoans in their resolve to save the state's history.

The History of Denver’s Celebrity Sports Center: Thirty-five Years of Fun and Entertainment - David Forsyth David Forsyth is a historian and works in the museum field. His articles on topics ranging from bars to bowling alleys to murders have appeared in Colorado Heritage and International Bowling, among other publications, and he is the author of Images of America: Black Hawk and Central City and Denver's Lakeside Amusement Park: From the White City Beautiful to a Century of Fun. Presentation Synopsis: The History of Denver's Celebrity Sports Center: For thirty-five years Celebrity Sports Center entertained Colorado children and adults with bowling, swimming, a video game arcade, and even slot tracks. Celebrity was Walt Disney's only Colorado business venture, and for many years it served as a training ground for future Walt Disney World managers. After the Walt Disney Company sold the complex in 1979, new owners remodeled it and added the three infamous slides to the swimming pool. By the early 1990s, though, Celebrity was increasingly seen as a hangout for troublemakers and the land it sat on was increasingly desirable to developers. Celebrity may have fallen to the wrecking ball in 1995, but this much loved Denver hangout is still fondly remembered by those who visited it.

Germans, Socialists, Pacifists, Immigrants, & Other Enemies of the State during WWI - Jay Cyril Mastrud Born and raised in Chicago and Cicero, Illinois. Joined the U.S. Navy after high school, spending 5 years on active duty. Member of the guard/reserves since and currently serving in the Wyoming Air National Guard. Currently in St. Paul, MN. Married with three children, FAA employee, completed MA in History from Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney. Co-founder of the Warrior Writers MN chapter. Published article on Quannah Parker and the Pacifist Priest in This Land Press, Tulsa, OK. Currently, working on an historical fiction book set in 1970's Arizona about veterans and the price of their service not just to them but those around them. Presentation Synopsis: The presentation will cover anti-German discrimination during WWI in its many forms. The topics will include banning the sale of books in German to shutting down German language programs in school to

the assaults on Germans from Russia, many of who were pacifists, along with a few others which may surprise the audience. Focus will be paid to those in Colorado, Oklahoma, and the Great Plains who faced discrimination, especially the Germans from Russia who worked in the sugar beet fields and refineries along with farming throughout the "Great American Desert."

Grave Matters: Cemetery Symbolism, the Stories in Stone - Patricia Carmody Patricia Carmody is Co-founder/Executive Director of the Colorado Historic Cemetery Association and Principal of Patricia Carmody Consulting, a Nonprofit and Philanthropic Management firm focused on community development, stakeholder relations and sustainability. For the last decade, her primary concentration has been on preserving the heritage of historic Colorado cemeteries along with their cultural and historic landscapes through creative community placemaking. Patricia admits to being a compulsive collaborator. Presentation Synopsis: Nowhere is the language of symbols more apparent than in cemeteries, Dead men tell no tales, but their tombstones do. – Douglas Keister, Stories in Stone Symbolism in any form of artwork, including gravestones, reflects the culture which created the work and can have multiple meanings. Grave Matters will look at the history of cemetery monuments, the interpretation of symbols most commonly used and some of those not so common, as well as various types of cemeteries in the US.

From Bloomers to Hat Pin: How to Wear an 1880s Dress - Nicoleta Nagel I go by The Victorian Romanian on social media. I have been obsessed with the Victorian era ever since I can remember. I love to talk about it and educate people to keep the fashions of the past alive for future generations. Presentation Synopsis: Ever wonder what went into a lady’s outfit in the Victorian era? Come find out as I dress a mannequin from bloomers to hat pin. I’ll explain each piece – what it was and how it was worn. We’ll also take a look at accessories such as shoes, fans, purses, etc. Most pieces are original.

Loretto Heights - A Synopsis of Historical & Architectural Significance - Martha Kirkpatrick My name is Martha Kirkpatrick, and I am a Denver native, and currently live in Englewood, CO. I am an alumna of Loretto Heights College, and graduated in 1982. I have served with the Englewood Cultural

Arts Commission, and have served on the Advisory Board for the redevelopment of Kent Place. I am a project administrator and project manager for several small interior design firms in the Denver area. Presentation Synopsis: As the redevelopment of the storied Loretto Heights College campus begins to unfold, let's take a look at how the Loretto Heights story is interwoven with Denver's history. We can begin to understand what a special place Loretto Heights is by looking at the cultural, historical and architectural significance, and also at the people whose vision created this southwest Denver landmark.

Famous and Faceless Females of the Third Reich - Lance D. Jones I hold two masters degrees, one in History from the University of St. Thomas (TX), one in Occupational Technology from the University of Houston (TX). I taught as an Adjunct in Kansas (Washburn University and Highland Community College) and Wyoming (Casper College) since 2006. I am a career law enforcement officer and security professional, and am presently Director of Campus Safety at Regis University. I am a Museum Teacher Fellow of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, a Fellow of the Memorial Library (New York City) and the Holocaust Educational Foundation (Chicago). I have presented at numerous seminars and symposia including the Arkansas Holocaust Education Conference, and have hosted and coordinated several events, including a recent three-day seminar in Casper, Wyoming featuring six noted Holocaust scholars and a survivor of the Terezin camp. Presentation Synopsis: An examination of female personalities in Germany during the period of the Third Reich (1933-1945). Some, such as Eva Braun and Magda Goebbels, are household names. Others are obscure outside the field of Holocaust Studies. This session will showcase female participation in the events of the time, from the League of German Girls youth organization, to female concentration camp staff, military auxiliaries and "A List" women. Some were directly involved in atrocities, some were cogs in the machine, some moved in the circles of the influential and policy-makers. All were involved, directly or indirectly, with the horror that was Nazi Germany.

The American Military Living History Association is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of conflicts in U.S. History. Members of the association research, collect memorabilia, and represent American men and women who were involved in various wars - from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts in the Middle East. Take a tour of Littleton’s historic Main Street with Historic Littleton Inc. to wrap up your day. What building on Main Street used to be a doctor’s office where more than 1000 babies were delivered? How many auto dealerships used to be on Main St.? Get these answers to these burning questions and learn a lot more about Main Street when you join a tour of Littleton’s downtown historic district. You’ll hear stories about the people and places important in Littleton’s early history, find out about trains and streetcar transportation in Littleton and much more. Tours will be led by members of Historic Littleton, Inc. If you didn’t sign up when you registered you can still sign up in the Summit Room through lunch. Meet in the Summit Room at 4:30 to start the tours. Special thanks to the following people and organizations for their insights, expertise, hard work and encouragement which have made History Camp Colorado happen!

• Lee Wright, History Camp Founder • Dave Lund • Historic Littleton Inc • Jake Sconyers • Don Cygan • Theresa Bjorge

Please visit the Author’s Tables in Summit Room for books available for purchase.