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[Juanita Martin]

• Commemorating Black History Month with the CSPM February is Black History Month, and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is proud to highlight the rich and complex Black History of the Pikes Peak region this month and throughout the year. “We invite everyone to explore Black history at the CSPM all year through our exhibits, programs and virtual galleries,” said Leah Davis Witherow, CSPM Curator of History. “During this special month, we look forward to sharing more stories with the community and providing opportunities for them to delve deeper into Black History in Colorado Springs.” Visit our website to learn more Cultural Corridor Banner Project The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is pleased to work with Downtown Partnership’s charitable nonprofit affiliate, Downtown Ventures, to commemorate the leadership, vision, and accomplishments of African Americans throughout Colorado Springs’ history. The Cultural Corridor banners are on display along Pikes Peak Avenue between Cascade Avenue and Wahsatch Street. Throughout Black History Month, we’re honored to highlight these important stories which are also featured in the CSPM’s collection and exhibits. Learn more about the Cultural Corridor Banners Explore our new Black History Collections Page  The Payne Chapel AME Church Congregation, 1945, CSPM Archives. Want to know more about Black History in the Pikes Peak Region? The CSPM Archives has great resources to explore this rich and complex history. Visit our new Black History Collections page to get started! Dave Sansone – Volunteer of the Month Volunteer Dave Sansone gives a tour of the "50% of the Story" exhibit. When we first met Dave Sansone, the February Volunteer of the Month, we were so taken by his kind spirit, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm to support the work of the museum. Dave first trained as part of our newly formed Gallery Attendant team. He learned about the 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity exhibit and practiced different ways to engage guests of all ages and interests in the space. He supported the museum during our grand reopening and was instrumental in defining and perfecting this new volunteer role. Read more about Dave and his work at the museum Junior Docent Program Applications Open 2023 Junior Docents group. Calling all students entering 9th - 12th grade! Are you interested in education, local history, and museums? Apply for the 2025 Junior Docent Class to participate in service opportunities and earn a $300 Education Stipend. Learn More and Apply Annual Survey of Museum-Goers The CSPM is participating in a national survey of museum-goers, sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. This survey will provide us with data from our visitors, as well as from visitors to museums nationwide, helping us be more effective in the coming months and in the communities we serve. Will you please share your thoughts by taking our survey? Complete the Annual Survey for Museum-Goers CSPM Happenings - Lunar New Year Dragon Dancers at the CSPM's Lunar New Year: The Year of the Snake celebration. Thank you for joining us this past Saturday for our Lunar New Year: The Year of the Snake celebration! We enjoyed celebrating this important cultural holiday with our partners Refugees + Immigrants United and the Filipino American Community of Southern Colorado, and welcomed over 700 attendees to the program. Learn more about "Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake" Donor Spotlight: Percy Pellerin, Michelle Bourgeois, and Juanita Stroud Martin Members of the Stroud Family sit around the dinner table, ca. 1940. Containing a diverse range of voices and primary sources, the Stroud Family Collection offers researchers insight into the sheer grit, focus on achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to public service, and focus on education and excellence that the Stroud Family continues to demonstrate. Read more about the Stroud Family Upcoming Events Guided Tour: "CREATE"ing in Colorado Springs Tues., 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Starting in March, Sat., 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Learn More Black History Guided Tours Final tour! Saturday, February 22 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Reserve Your Spot Lecture Series Deconstructed Panel: Women in the Arts Featuring artists from the 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity exhibit Saturday, March 8 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Reserve your Spot 50% of the Story Program Series Book Talk: The Story of Art Without Men Book by Katy Hessel Facilitated by Sophia Rose, 50% Artist Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn More and Register Little Learners: Math is FUNctional Thursday, March 20 Two morning sessions! 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 RSVP Today Women's History Month Jazz Happy Hour Thursday, March 20 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required Register Today Connect with us

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