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CO Virtual Heritage Journey: A.F. Wilmarth Sketches

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This week for the #COVirtualHeritageJourney, South Park National Heritage Area is pleased to present these sketches by A.F. Wilmarth.

“A. F. Willmarth was born in Chicago in 1850. He died in Fairplay March 10, 1938. He was married to Cora D. Willmarth. Cora died in Fairplay January 17, 1913, according to the Fairplay Flume obituaries. ⠀

A.F. (Arthur) Willmarth was an internationally known political cartoonist and illustrator. His wife, Cora, wrote the book Widows Grave and Otherwise in 1903. A.F. Willmarth illustrated the book. He also illustrated Hello Bill – A Book of Toasts, as well as Bachelor Bigotries by Laura Brave Bates, Drawing Room Plays by Grace Luce Irwin and The Seven Plays.⠀
He did illustrations for Paul Elder and Company of San Francisco where he illustrated books and pamphlets. Willmarth worked for several newspapers, including a few in Colorado.”⠀
See more at: https://buff.ly/3gj9Vx7⠀
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The collection of sketches and papers were jointly purchased by the Park County Local History Archives and the Park County Historical Society of Colorado. The original documents are preserved at the Archives in Fairplay, Colorado.⠀

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CO Virtual Heritage Journey: South Park Heritage Magazine

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This week for the #COVirtualHeritageJourney South Park National Heritage Area is pleased to present this year’s first edition of the South Park Heritage Magazine ????

Find it here: https://southparkheritage.org/south-park-heritage-magazine/
The Winter/Spring 2020 Edition’s featured article is Park County’s Cemeteries, featuring photos by Sean Brubaker, and text by Christie Wright, writer of South Park Perils. Stay tuned as we will be sharing more photos and glimpses from the Magazine!

????@seanbrubaker11, featured article text by @christielwright

Feel to browse it on your laptop, cell phone, as well a download a PDF copy!
Please let us know what you think and thank you to everyone who submitted articles, we are looking forward to the next edition! Don’t forget to visit Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area and Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area as they present more Colorado heritage and history as part of the Colorado Virtual Heritage Journey!

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CO Virtual Heritage Journey: Western Water Law

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Today, as part of Colorado’s Virtual Heritage Journey, hosted by the 3 Colorado National Heritage Areas, we are exploring the basics of Western Water Law.

The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area was designated as nationally significant in part for the areas role in influencing water development, water law, and water management in the West. In fact, the Poudre River valley has emerged as the leader in western water law management. But, most people do not understand the complexities of our water law and management systems. Stay informed with this short video from the Poudre Heritage Alliance!

Tune in next week for more Virtual Journeys with South Park National Heritage Area on Tuesday, Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area on Wednesday and more from the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area on Thursday.

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CO Virtual Heritage Journey: The Como Project

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On this week’s first stop on Colorado’s Virtual Heritage Journey, we learn about the restored Como Depot, a National Historic Site located in the South Park National Heritage Area.

“In this episode join host Taylor Kanne and special guest Pat Mauro from the South Park Rail Society as they talk about the restored Como Depot making it on to the National Registry of Historic sites. Also learn about the fully functioning steam engine Klondike Kate and her new home at the historic Como Round House.”

Stay tuned for more of the #COVirtualHeritageJourney tomorrow, with Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area and on Thursday, with Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area!

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Colorado Heritage Areas Launch Virtual Heritage Journey

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During this unprecedented time in our Nation’s history, when over 250 million Americans, including the entire state of Colorado, are under stay-at-home and social distancing orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to offer you a way to continue to learn about and explore the State of Colorado’s National Heritage Areas from the safety and comfort of your home.

This week, working with our fellow Colorado Heritage Areas, we’re launching “Colorado’s Virtual Heritage Journey” on social media. Discover and experience Colorado’s culture, history, and recreational activities with high-quality, virtual resources provided by Colorado’s three National Heritage Areas – Cache la Poudre River, South Park, and Sangre de Cristo.

A National Heritage Area is a site where the historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to create a landscape of national importance. Its significance is like that of a national park, but these are largely lived-in landscapes. Of the 55 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Colorado hosts three: Cache la Poudre River, South Park, and Sangre de Cristo. They boast the natural beauty, activities, and Western history Colorado is known for, while also representing Colorado’s many contributions to our nation’s diverse ancestry.

To join the virtual journey, follow #COVirtualHeritageJourney or look out for posts from the Colorado Heritage Areas on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy and stay well!