On September 1, scout leaders and scouts from Boy Scout Troop 87 and Cub Scout Pack 372 visited the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum and were able to see the museum’s new expansion into a second floor.  The visit resulted from an Eagle Scout project by Scout Graham Campbell focused on exploring areas where the museum and scout programs can support one another.

The museum often hosts meetings for local Cub Scout packs, provides workshops on flag history, etiquette and flag folding, and Cub Scouts join the museum in the annual Broomfield Days Parade.  Boy Scouts assist the museum with the Annual Veterans Day Program at Broomfield High School, collect discarded flags at the museum for the Flag Day Ceremony and receive help from the museum in working toward the American Heritage Merit Badge Award.  The visit and discussions were most helpful in identifying other potential projects and programs where the museum can assist our community scout programs.

The Public Relations Chair, Ed Miccio, and Curator, Megan Huelman, had a great time representing the museum last night at the SCFD Educator’s Night.  Thousands of educator’s descended on the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to hunt for resources and gather new knowledge to take back to their students.  On the museum’s second appearance at this fast-paced and lively event, we conversed with representatives from other museums as well as Educator’s-in-training.  We were proud to show off our website and the wide range of educational resources we are making available for those interested in topics of military history and veterans.  The American Military Living History Association joined us to help promote their own re-enacting services as well as offer a fantastic visual and picture-taking opportunity.  We love working with them and helping veterans’ stories come to life through outstanding costume and character portrayal.

This past Sunday, July 16th, the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver celebrated her 150th birthday and how she used her wealth to help the poor and disadvantaged.  The party went from 12-4pm on the street infront of the house with exhibit booths, performers, artwork, reenactors, and historic vehicles.  The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum was honored to take part with our own display set up in the library.

It’s that time of year again.  Families are pulling out their grills and ice tea pitchers so they can enjoy the beginning of summer.  Please don’t forget to take a moment on this Memorial Day to remember what this holiday weekend is all about.  Join us at Broomfield County Commons Park to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.  There will be music, activities and reenactors on hand to make this day special.  We hope you can join us.

May 30th, Broomfield County Commons Park, 11am-1pm

Our newest special exhibit from the Forefather Series is up!  The WWI story of a baker in the Navy was a big hit.  This time around, we want to share the story of a Jewish American soldier who helped waterproof vehicles for the landing at Normandy and then witnessed the liberation of Buchenwald.  Irving Fischer’s story is one you won’t forget.  His photographs tell a story of the Holocaust’s aftermath from his perspective and a life thriving in Colorado after the war.  We hope you’ll stop by to see this exhibit during its two month run.

The Veterans Museum participation at the Front Range Community College’s Third Annual History Conference consisted of a table display in the main portion of the library, and Bob Moulder’s presentation, “Civil War in the West.” David Jamiel had been scheduled to do a talk as well, but was a bit under the weather. Instead, he and Shirley set up their Mormon Battalion display on an adjacent table and engaged people throughout the day. Bob’s presentation went very well, and David and Shirley were very busy most of the day talking with interested visitors at the table.

We had a wonderful time last Thursday joining Red Rocks Community College for their annual event celebrating WWI.  Our representatives chatted with students, professors and the public.  We demonstrated our research resources and encouraged everyone to visit the museum!

Friday night, February 24, Broomfield Veteran’s Memorial Museum participated in the Broomfield Crossing Rotary “Broomfield Brain Trust” trivia contest. GI Joes and Jane (made-up of six members) competed against 16 teams through eight rounds of trivia featuring 10 questions per round. Subjects included the national parks, animal kingdom, inventions, toys and games, and Colorado sports. Although GI Joes and Jane placed third, the end result was nevertheless fun and rewarding. Refer to the March 5, Broomfield Enterprise issue for the full article on the Brain Bowl.