Monthly Archives: January 2011

Rockies Playground: Short and Sweet Snowshoeing Insights

Posted on January 14, 2011 by ahcadmin

When it’s winter in the Rocky Mountains, one of the best ways to beat the doldrums that come with the season is to get outside for some exercise!  Snowshoes make it possible to do just that!  The style of snowshoe … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture Time Capsule: William Dozier’s Papers and The Green Hornet Legacy

Posted on January 11, 2011 by ahcadmin

  From comic books, radio, television and now the big screen, The Green Hornet has been fascinating audiences since the 1930s.  At the American Heritage Center, part of this amazing history is captured in the William Dozier papers. In the … Continue reading →

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Shattering Stereotypes: The Remarkable Story of Nellie Tayloe Ross

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ahcadmin

On January 5, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross, a Democrat, was sworn-in as Governor of Wyoming, becoming the first woman in American history to serve as a state governor.  Mrs. Ross was elected through a special election on November 4th, 1924 … Continue reading →

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