James P. Beckwourth Mountain Club
| Trailblazing Through History |
Trailblazing Through History
A Black History Month Benefit for Colorado’s Historic Winks Lodge
Over
250 people attended Beckwourth Mountain Club's Trailblazing Through History
event on Feb. 20 at the Colorado History Museum. Guests were decked out
in ten gallon hats and other western wear and were treated to barbecue,
spirits, a lively jazz performance and a journey through Colorado's Black
history.
Fox News reporter Jon Bowman presented his December 2007 news segment about the history of Winks Lodge and noted historian and columnist Tom (Dr. Colorado) Noel profiled some of Colorado's most prominent African American pioneers. The highlight of the evening, however, was a surprise re-enactment of Dr. Justina Ford by 20-year-old Jasmine Armstrong, an Outdoor Education Center alumnus.
Trailblazing Through History was the first public effort to raise funds
for the revitalization of Colorado's historic Winks Lodge, which was acquired
by Beckwourth in 2006. The Lodge will be available to the public for retreats,
family reunions, special events and outdoor activities once renovations
are complete.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Thanks to all those who attended the event and who made donations and a special thanks to event sponsors:
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
