Bill and the Cowboy, Having a Chat
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jun. 21st
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - ARTSWEEK Golden
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park
- 9-11AM - Geology
- 9AM-12PM - Blacksmithing
- 9:30AM-12PM - Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
- 10AM-2PM - Open House @ Golden History Park
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 10:30AM-3PM - Sewing Bee
- 11AM - Summer Solstice Celebration @ Golden City Brewery
- 11AM - Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp - MAPAC Children's Theater
- 4-5:30PM - State 38 Cocktail Class
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
- 7-9PM - Cirque du So Gay
- 7:30PM - Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM-5PM ArtsWeek Festival @ Parfet Park
This year's ArtsWeek Festival will take place in Parfet Park. This is a juried arts festival that will showcase the extraordinary works of talented local and national artists right in downtown Golden.
More information
Location:
Parfet Park
10th Street and Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
All day on Saturday, Jun. 21st
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Photo by Joyce Davell
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
When:
8AM-1PM on Saturday, Jun. 21st
9-11AM Walk with a Geologist @ Dinosaur Ridge
Do you love our beautiful foothills and mountains? Join Natural Resource Specialist Erica Hample to learn how they were formed. Explore dinosaur footprints, learn about ancient seas, volcanoes, and continental collisions, and challenge your perception of time!
Register
Location:
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 West Alameda Parkway (Map)
When:
9-11AM on Saturday, Jun. 21st
9:30AM-12PM Walk With a Geologist @ Triceratops Trailhead
Photo by Bud Rockhill
Walk with a Geologist at Triceratops Trail is a 2-hour guided walking tour of Triceratops Trail in Golden, Colorado. The 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail winds between vertical walls of sandstone into reclaimed clay pits. A professional or knowledgeable amateur geologist leads the tour and highlights the many viewable dinosaur tracks, fossils, and impressions. Participants meet in the parking lot located one block east of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in Golden, to begin the walk. This tour is designed for participants ages 16 and older
More information and to register
Location:
Triceratops Trailhead
6th Avenue and 19th Street (Map)
When:
9:30AM-12PM on Saturday, Jun. 21st
11AM Summer Solstice Celebration @ Golden City Brewery
Brought to you by Golden Landmarks Association and Golden City Brewery
From the Golden Landmarks Association:
Please join Golden Landmarks Association (GLA) for the 2025 Summer Solstice at Golden City Brewery. Golden's 2nd LARGEST brewery is giving their support to Colorado's 2nd OLDEST historic preservation organization.
PLEASE TAKE A BREAK THIS COMING SATURDAY AND JOIN US FOR A BEER AT GCB, FROM 11AM UNTIL THE COMMEMORATIVE GLASSWARE RUNS OUT! YOUR DONATION GETS YOU A GLASS FILLED WITH YOUR FAVORITE GCB MICROBREW.
As always, our many thanks go to GCB for their continual support of Golden's many cultural organizations.
GLA needs your support, so we really hope to see you at GCB on Saturday the 21st. GLA's mission has always been to preserve and protect Golden's historic buildings, traditions, artifacts, and its citizens. Including The Astor House, Burgess House, Historic Districts, the Ronzio Historic Photographic Collection and many of our Living Landmarks.
Most recently GLA has been busy preparing and presenting exhibitions of our historic photographs. These exhibitions are free to the public and a large percentage of grants and donations are used for the continuous archival work needed d to stabilize the images. It's our desire to have as many images as possible usable for publication, etc. Two years ago, GLA took over the production and distribution of a coloring book depicting historic architecture in the Golden area. These coloring books are distributed without charge to Golden area schools. We've also remained a resource and participant in the effort to designate two additional Historic Districts in Golden. One being in the Goosetown neighborhood and the other being a district comprised of Golden's thirty some Colorado Territorial Capital era structures.
Last, due to community requests we look forward to resuming our Living Landmark celebrations in late 2025 or early 2026.
GLA sincerely thanks Golden for over fifty years of community support.
Location:
Golden City Brewery
920 1/2 12th Street (Map)
When:
11AM on Saturday, Jun. 21st
Live Music for Saturday, Jun. 21st
- 8PM Mr. Majestyk's 8 Track Revival @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Amanda Hawkins @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6:30-9:30PM Splendid Blend Band @ Goosetown Station
- More Live Music
1-5PM Still the Same @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-8PM Live Music @Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom5:30-8:30PM Susie Knight & Rex Rideout @ Golden Outpost
6PM Band of Brothers @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Grand Event
George West as Civil War Cavalry Captain and as Adjutant General of Colorado State Militia
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104 Years Ago This Week, Golden was hosting a Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) convention. Many of the Veterans themselves were gone by 1921 (56 years after the end of the war), but the G.A.R. was still active, with sons and daughters of the veterans filling in the ranks.
The West family–owners of the Transcript–had a close personal tie to Civil War veterans, as George West (Transcript founder) had served as a Captain of Cavalry in the Union army. Captain West had been deeply involved in veterans' organizations, and Eliza West was active with the Women’s Relief Corps.
The many articles about this convention display a great sense of civic pride, that Golden should be hosting such a gathering. They also show a certain wistfulness. The owner of the Transcript at that time was Harley West, son of George and Eliza West. George had died in 1906 and Eliza died in 1920. I’m sure Harley was wishing his parents could be a part of it all.
The excitement began a week early, when the June 16th Transcript gave a run-down on the planned events. It also got in a dig at other cities
...where encampments have in the past neglected to show just consideration to the old boys in blue. In fact, it was a common complaint that the national colors were conspicuous by their absence. As a result, a very unfavorable impression went home with the delegates.
Golden would make no such mistake.
The June 23rd Transcript was written in the midst of the convention. The front page featured telegrams from President Warren G. Harding and Colorado Governor Oliver Henry Nelson Shoup.
The paper reported that the ladies were meeting in the assembly room in the Armory, while the men were meeting in Guggenheim Hall. The Transcript could not say enough about the flags and bunting all around town, which the past Commander in Chief of the Grand Army pronounced “worthy of a city of fifty thousand population.” Golden was home to 2100 at the time.
That issue detailed the entertainment provided for conventioneers, which included a performance by the Industrial School Band, concerts by military bands, a parade, and a performance of H.M.S. Pinafore, with an all-male cast consisting of students from the Industrial School. (“Kermit Angel…captivated the visitors by his ladylike manner.”)
One article reminded readers that Golden’s was one of the oldest G.A.R. posts in the state, having been formed in 1879. Another stated that Golden was the site of the first Soldiers’ Home in Colorado, organized by the Golden ladies of the Relief Corps. It went on to say that the late Capt. Edward Berthoud had donated a cottage for use as a Soldiers’ Home in memory of his deceased wife, Helen.
Harley West overcame his natural modesty with a brief article titled “Braggin’ a Bit:”
The Transcript is not given to bragging but it feels so puffed up over the feature on the front page of this issue that it can’t help but pat itself on the back a little. When a small country newspaper is able to publish messages from the president of the United States and the governor of the state, written exclusively for that paper for a special occasion, it really has something to be proud about. So far as known, no other paper in the country has been able to do this, hence this self-bestowed bouquet. The messages are direct to the Grand Army encampment delegates, now in Golden, and we know that old Boys in Blue will appreciate them to the fullest degree.
Needless the say, the June 30th issue had to recap the triumphant occasion. A column entitled “Encampment Echoes” begins by saying, “The space in an entire paper would be required to mention all the compliments bestowed upon Golden and its people by the delegates who were here for the big doings last week. One thing is certain, Golden will always have a warm spot in their hearts.
The 1921 G.A.R. Encampment was a big event in Golden history–and in the life of its newspaper editor.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Sunday: Sunny, 91°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 56°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 80°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Wednesday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 78°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
News About Golden - June 21, 2025
Clear Creek remains under red flag warning during one of the hottest days of the year
By Greg Nieto
Fox 31
GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — A red flag warning remains in effect for a stretch of Clear Creek, in Jefferson County, which runs through Golden... Read more...
They came to Colorado for training. They responded to a real-life emergency
By Jennifer Meckles
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — Clear Creek through Golden is still closed to most public water activities this week, as water levels remain high. But Thursday morning, a group of international firefighters were conducting training exercises in the creek... Read more...
High (flyin’) arts: Foothills Art Center celebrates ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Goldenites love art across all media and forms, from painting and sculpture, to music and other performing arts.
And somehow, Foothills Art Centermanages to encapsulate that love in seven days with ARTSWEEK GOLDEN... Read more...
Golden implements unique parking restrictions along Eighth Street
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
When city planners set out to develop a new permit parking zone for Golden’s Eighth Street neighborhood, it only made sense to make a blend of its neighbors – business-heavy downtown and the residential Ninth Street zone... Read more...
As Colorado water deaths trend lower, this rescue team trains in ‘the most difficult conditions’ to keep people safe
By John Aguilar
Denver Post
The first weekend of summer has been a scorcher, with temperatures flirting with triple digits in metro Denver for the first time this year.
With the heat comes a burst of desire to head to a river, creek or lake to seek relief... Read more...
Matt Morgan honored with national award for service to geosciences
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Matt Morgan, State Geologist of Colorado and director of the Colorado Geological Survey, housed at Colorado School of Mines, has been honored with the 2025 Presidential Award from the Association of American State Geologists (AASG)... Read more...
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