Reviews and Blog Posts: Local History

Happy Birthday DIA!

Submitted by Tara on February 28, 2011 - 2:20pm
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The Denver International Airport officially opened on February 28, 1995 and remains the only major airport opened in the last 25 years. DIA is proud to have the largest solar farm at any commercial airport in the United States of America. Interested in learning more fun facts about DIA?

Want to learn more about DIA and its unique history?

Veterans Remembered

Submitted by Tara on November 6, 2010 - 1:26am
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Francis Brown Lowry monument by John Paulding

Learn about the rich military history of Denver's two oldest cemeteries, Fairmount and Riverside, going all the way back to the Civil War, including eight Medal of Honor recipients, the Spanish-American War and Nisei. Join us on Monday, November 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch Library for this presentation by Fairmount Heritage Foundation volunteers Garry & Joan O’Hara.

Looking for a way to honor a Veteran this Veteran's day? Bring an unopened toiletry item to be donated to the Denver Veteran's Hospital for Veterans in need.

Books on these fascinating cemeteries:

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