Telling Stories of Local Women Throughout the CSPM - CSPM

Telling Stories of Local Women Throughout the CSPM

March is National Women’s History Month and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is proud to join organizations across the country in commemorations that examine the vital role of women in American History. The CSPM tells local women’s stories throughout its galleries:

Upcoming Events

CSPM Annex Exhibits

"COS@150: Exploring Colorado Springs' Story Through Objects"

COS@150 shares the stories of dozens of local women including Maude McFerran Price, Lulu Stroud Pollard, Julie Penrose, Fannie Mae Duncan, Judy Noyes, Bee Vradenburg, “Mama” Susie Perkins, and the women of the Colorado Springs Civic League.

"This Shall Be the Land for Women"

This Shall Be the Land for Women highlights Colorado’s historic role in granting women the right to vote by popular referendum in 1893, a full 27 years before the federal amendment.

"Una Familia Grande: The Conejos Neighborhood Project"

A community-based exhibit, Una Familia Grande: The Conejos Neighborhood Project uses artifacts, photographs, and stories to put this once vibrant neighborhood back on the map. Former residents Ruth Melena, Josie Ontiveros, and Josie Ornelas share their unique perspectives of living in this historic neighborhood southwest of downtown.

Digital Exhibits

"COS@150: Exploring Colorado Springs' Story Through Objects"

COS@150 shares the stories of dozens of local women including Maude McFerran Price, Lulu Stroud Pollard, Julie Penrose, Fannie Mae Duncan, Judy Noyes, Bee Vradenburg, “Mama” Susie Perkins, and the women of the Colorado Springs Civic League.

"This Shall Be the Land for Women"

This Shall Be the Land for Women highlights Colorado’s historic role in granting women the right to vote by popular referendum in 1893, a full 27 years before the federal amendment.

"Una Familia Grande: The Conejos Neighborhood Project"

A community-based exhibit, Una Familia Grande: The Conejos Neighborhood Project uses artifacts, photographs, and stories to put this once vibrant neighborhood back on the map. Former residents Ruth Melena, Josie Ontiveros, and Josie Ornelas share their unique perspectives of living in this historic neighborhood southwest of downtown.

"The Story of Us: Pikes Peak Region A through Z"

The Story of Us encourages visitors to connect stories through their physical location in the permanent gallery digital interface and mobile device. The Story of Us features stories of women including Julia Archibald Holmes, the talented women of Sankofa, the Vallejo Family, and Elvira among others.

Explore These Stories from Home

Cultural Corridor Banner Project

Information coming soon. 

Follow the CSPM on Social Media

The CSPM will be highlighting stories throughout February on its social media platforms.