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Cemetery Tour – Saturday, September 24 – Arvada Cemetery
Learn a little history while spending a pleasant hour or so outdoors, with a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, at the historic Arvada Cemetery. The Cemetery was established 1863, just a few years after the 1859 Colorado Gold Rush. Meet some of Arvada’s “movers & shakers” who founded the Arvada Historical Society 50 years …
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Annual Reunion Picnic – Sunday, August 28, 11am – 3pm – Allen House Pavillion
Once again we round up the troops and gather for a picnic for all us “oldtimers”. All graduates and non-graduates of all Arvada area High Schools are invited. That means everyone! Bring your picnic lunch and a drink and plan on sharing some great old stories and having some laughs with old friends. Allen House …
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Arvada Historical Society Annual Meeting – Saturday, August 27, 9am – 1pm, Arvada Elks Club
The Society’s annual meeting breakfast will be held at the Elks again. We’ve got a bit of business to take care of, such as electing board members, but the event is really about getting together and catching up with our members. You don’t have to be a member to come, but if you are, you …
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50th Birthday Celebration – August 24, 5 – 7pm – Historic McIlvoy House
This is the day of our birth in 1972! It purposely coincides with the day of Arvada’s birth. Let’s celebrate by gathering on the front lawn at beautiful McIlvoy House for some cake and refreshments! Arvada Mayor Marc Williams will lead off the night with some thoughts about this occasion along with City Manager Mark …