June Volunteer of the Month: Lynn Barber

People are drawn to volunteering for the CSPM for many reasons. When asked why she first got involved Lynn shared, “I’m fascinated by different cultures, landscapes, history, and people. The museum provides me with stimulation because of its inclusion of all those aspects of the Pikes Peak region in its exhibits and programs. The museum contributes to historical preservation of the communities within this region with such exhibits as The Story of Us, City of Sunshine, and COS@150. Lectures add to that, as I hear local stories about the AdAmAn Club and Garden of the Gods.” In her time at the Museum, Lynn has been fascinated by many aspects of local history, but her favorite story is about “the conflict between gold miners and mine owners during the 1890’s that occurred in the Cripple Creek and Victor area – and spilled over into Colorado Springs. I like the stories because they give me better understanding of this area’s attitudes today.”

One of Lynn’s greatest achievements while serving on the Program’s Committee was planning a lecture presented by award-winning author, Craig Child’s.  In his talk, Craig explored the value of artifacts found in archeological exploration and what those artifacts tell us about people of the past. He also challenged the audience to consider questions of preservation and ethical concerns surrounding excavation. Lynn “loved seeing a large, engaged audience at that talk.”