Morning at the History Park
Photo by Andi Pearson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Sep. 2nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - COMMUNITY CENTER UPSTAIRS CLOSURE
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:15-9:45AM - Golden Baby Play Time
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-2:30PM - Computer Foundations: Using Your Mouse and Keyboard
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4:15-5:15PM - Tween Scene: Stencil Painting
- 5:30-7PM - Golden Marketing Hour
- 5:30PM - Canceled: Planning Commission Meeting
- 6-8PM - Pizza and Pool
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-2:30PM Computer Foundations: Using Your Mouse and Keyboard @ Golden Library
Identify the parts of a computer. Practice using a mouse and keyboard on a laptop. Explore desktop tools and icons, learn how to navigate Microsoft Windows, review common tech terms. Personal devices are not required. Register.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
September Events @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Sign up for these September classes and/or events at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum using the links below.
Adult Education Classes
| Sept 9 - Nov 14 | 9AM-2PM | TEAM Quilting - BIG OCEAN beginner level with Holly Bailey |
| Sept 30 | 9:30AM-3:30PM | Stitched Across Time: Starting Your Timespan Quilt |
Events
| through Sep 12 | 10AM-4PM | Kid's Kamp Exhibit |
| Sept 13 | 1-3PM | Sunday at the Museum - Legendary Ladies |
Interest Groups - No registration required / Museum admission not included
| Sept 1 | 12-3PM | Hexie Ladies – English Paper Piecing |
| Sept 15 | 1-3PM | Hand Embroidery Stitchers |
| Sept 18 | 10AM-noon | Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group |
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
303-277-0377
Live Music for Wednesday, Sep. 2nd
- 6-9PM Jordan Yewey @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles
5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: That Unreliable Census Bureau
Golden in the 1920s
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106 Years Ago
On September 2, 1920, the Colorado Transcript publishers were annoyed with the U.S. Census Bureau. Ever the Golden boosters, the Transcript could not believe that our population had grown by only 7 in the past ten years.
...the population figure given for this city in the announcement made Tuesday is so obviously incorrect
The census department reports that the city has only 2,487 people, a gain of only 7 in the last ten years. When the census was taken ten years ago, there were scores of vacant houses in the city. Today there isn't a house to be found that is not occupied. During the past year or two many old shacks that stood vacant and dilapidated for years, have been patched up and made habitable. Those acquainted with conditions here are firmly convinced that there are at least three thousand people living within the corporate limits of the city.
I wondered whether they always complained about census numbers, so I checked other census years.
1900
Those who live here know that we have more than 2,152 people.
(11/12/1900)
1910
In 1920, the census concluded that Golden had a population of 2,481. While this was in increase of nearly twenty percent compared to 1900,
...there are few people in Golden willing to accept that figure as showing the true population.... Of course it is absolutely impossible to count every one, a few families necessarily having been skipped when the count was made. Many houses have been built outside the old corporate limits, and these of course were not taken into consideration. The several hundred students of the School of Mines of course form part of the population, and none of these were counted. It is, therefore, easy to see that Golden can boast of at least 3,100 inhabitants.
(9/8/1910)
1920
The census department has reported the population of thousands of towns, but so far there is no record of any place being satisfied with the figures. Golden's census has not yet been reported on as yet, but whatever the figure is we are not going to kick—unless it is less than three thousand.
(8/5/1920)
1930
This article reminded readers that Mines students were not included (but should be).
Census Gives Golden 2422 - Preliminary County Shows Loss of 62
It is estimated that at least 400 more would be added to the city's population, for nine months in the year, from this source, thus giving Golden in excess of 3,000 population.
(5/15/1930)
1940
In 1940, the Transcript included a form for people who had not been counted. They encouraged people to complete the form with this stirring rhetoric:
Notice! Can 11 more citizens be found to include in the 1940 census of Golden? If so the count will be an even 3200.... Please fill out the coupon and mail to C.H.C. Braden at Boulder, Colo, if for any reason you have not been counted in the 1940 census.
(5/16/1940)
By 1950, the City's population was growing rapidly, so the Transcript stopped grousing about census counts.
1950
Yes, Golden has grown!
(6/22/1950)
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Thursday: Sunny, 89°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Friday: Sunny, 90°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 87°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 85°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 63°F
Labor Day: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
News About Golden - September 2, 2026
Driver in Golden road-rage shooting sentenced to 14 years
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Pierre Morris of Denver, the driver in last summer’s road rage shooting-turned-chase, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Morris, who is now 40, was arrested Aug. 2, 2025, after he allegedly shot at another motorist and then led law enforcement on a high-speed chase along U.S. Highway 6 toward Golden’s Heritage Road... Read more...
Foothills pets, livestock need evacuation plans, too
By Deb Hurley Brobst
Golden Transcript
Foothills residents hear a lot about preparing to evacuate in case of wildfire or flood.
But what about your animals?
Scott Halladay with Jeffco HEAT — Horse Evacuation Assistance Team — and Jefferson County Animal Control officer Erica Duplan provided tips to make sure pets and livestock can be evacuated safely... Read more...
Mines football drops season opener to Western Oregon
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
As the sports adage goes: If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.
And the Colorado School of Mines football team had a chance to test its quality early, as it took on No. 14 Western Oregon in the teams’ Aug. 29 season opener... Read more...
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