Events/Calendar

Prairie Heritage Arts Association

Events/Calendar

Celebrating the spirit of those who peopled the plains.....

Children of the Prairie
A project focusing on our cultural heritage and family roots

The legacy of the pioneers and settlers who peopled the plains is a rich and vibrant story, full of struggles and sacrifice by determined and rugged individuals. In order to recognize these important people from our past, PHAA is beginning Phase I of a project aimed at eventually creating a permanent memorial to those who settled the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Collecting and copying heirloom photos of children will be completed during the spring of 2008 with a public display to be unveiled in the summer of 2008.

Those who lived on and settled the Plains are all "Children of the Prairie."

This project is made possible, in part, by a Small Steps Grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts. www.coloarts.org

2008 Calendar

January   --- 2008 Membership Drive
                   Board Member Workshop - Jan 8 Park Place
                   Hands-on History Workshop - Jan 26 Old Town

February --- Membership Social  - Feb 24 2-4 pm Old Town

April-May ---Children of the Prairie Photo Submissions
   Submit your photos of children from the area to be used in a public photo display as a testament to the strength, fortitude and vision of early settlers. Requirements:

Photos of children from the local area
Time frame: mid 1800's to mid 1900's
Originals or clean copy
Any size up to 8 X 10 inches
Deadline --May 28, 2008
Send us an email for further information and drop-off location.

         Future Happenings:

Vintage Fashion Show (Details TBA)
        Featuring Vintage Children's Clothing

Hands on History Workshops      Details To Be Announced

                                     Looking Back........

PHAA Historic Home Tour and Tea 2007
included these lovely Burlington homes.

Carriage Rides and an Antique Collection Tour were available throughout the afternoon followed by an Elegant Tea at Park Place.
Guests enjoyed fresh scones and cream, ribbon sandwiches and other savory items with English Tea surrounded by fresh flowers and sunshine.

Our deep appreciation to all who helped make this event a huge success!

Louise Graz Church, May 18, 1904

Louise Graz Church May18 1904

Her wedding dress was part of our fashion show.

Other Past Events........

Our Sincere Thanks
to all who participated
in our
Knits and Nostaligia Fashion Show
June 18, 2007
at The Main Cup

The Prairie Heritage Arts Association is pleased to acknowledge that Mini Grant and Small Step Award funding from the Colorado Council on the Arts helps make some of our endeavors possible. The goal of our activities is to strengthen and reinforce appreciation of our cultural heritage and provide engaging and enriching experiences for residents and tourists alike.

Prairie Heritage Arts Association expresses sincere appreciation to CCA for continued help in nurturing these objectives.

Others interested in CRC Mini-grants can find more information at www.crcamerica.org or www.coloarts.state.co.us/

See our quarterly Newsletter for more information on current events, projects and news, including Heritage Gardens, Heritage Home Recognition/Awards and Memory Sessions. You can receive our Newsletter by becoming a member today! info@prairieheritagearts.com

PHAA is pleased to announce that we have received our official tax exempt status under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as of August 22, 2007.

*Anticipated quarterly events: Wine & Cheese Social, Home and Garden Tour, Mystery Dinner Theatre.

*Future Folk Art Events: Chautauquas, Folk Life Day Camps, Socials and Fairs.

*Future Trip and Travel Packages: Daily Farm Chores, Cattle Drives, Covered Wagon Rides, A Night in a Soddy, Chuck Wagon Dinners.

Prairie Heritage Arts Association

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