Blue Spruce Chapter NSDAR, Lakewood, CO

06/15/2026

https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Sustainability-and-Community-Development/Sustainability/Programs/Zero-Waste-and-Circularity/Hard-to-Recycle-Materials

06/11/2026

Instructor: Carol Darrow Now is a great time to start a genealogy journey. There are many online options for researching your family history. Ancestry.com/L ...

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 With Heartfelt Gratitude to National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 🇺🇸

As we unveil our newest exhibit, "Women of Valor: 250 Years of Women Serving Our Nation," we extend our deepest thanks to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their partnership and generous support in making this exhibit possible.

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, this exhibit shines a light on the remarkable women whose service, sacrifice, leadership, and courage helped build, defend, and preserve our Nation across more than 250 years. Their stories remind us that women have been serving our country since before there was a United States and continue to serve with distinction today.

Through DAR’s commitment to preserving and sharing American history, thousands of visitors will have the opportunity to discover the inspiring stories of these women, learn from their experiences, and better understand the vital role they played in shaping our Nation.

We are honored to partner with an organization that shares our dedication to honoring those who came before us and ensuring their legacy endures for future generations.

Thank you, DAR, for helping us tell these important stories and for ensuring that the women who served our Nation receive the recognition they so richly deserve.

✨ Together, we are preserving history, honoring her service, and inspiring the generations to come.

05/29/2026

What is a Sesquisemiquincentennial?

It's the name for the milestone we're all celebrating in 2026: Colorado's 150th anniversary as a state and America's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Two major milestones colliding at once, and a rare chance to look back at how Colorado's story and the nation's story have always been connected.

05/28/2026

05/06/2026

Happy Preservation Week!

Here is a helpful infographic about how to preserve your photos! 📸

04/24/2026

🌳 Happy Arbor Day! 🌳

Today, April 24, 2026, we celebrate the power of trees and the simple act of planting one for a greener tomorrow.

Arbor Day reminds us that every tree we plant helps clean our air, provide shade, support wildlife, and strengthen our communities.
Whether you're planting a sapling in your yard, volunteering at a local event, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the mighty oaks, maples, and pines around you — today is the perfect day to get your hands in the dirt!

Quick ways to celebrate:

Plant a tree (or two!)
Take a nature walk and identify the trees in your neighborhood
Teach a child (or yourself) about the benefits of trees

What kind of tree are you planting this year — or what’s your favorite tree? Drop it in the comments! 👇

Here’s to growing a better future, one tree at a time. 🌱

04/15/2026

After being shot in the head the night before at Ford’s Theatre, President Abraham Lincoln breathed his last breath at 7:22 am, 161 years ago today. His secretary John Hay, who was at his bedside claimed, “a look of unspeakable peace came upon his worn features” at that moment. He passed surrounded by friends, loved ones and Cabinet members at his bedside. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton famously remarked “Now he belongs to the ages.”

Lincoln remains one of the most revered presidents in American History. In his memory, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922 on the National Mall. The towering marble colonnaded temple is adorned with the names of the states in the Union that Lincoln fought so ardently to keep together. Inside of the memorial are two of his most famous speeches, his second inaugural address and the Gettysburg address. The Gettysburg Address begins with perhaps the most famous words ever spoken by a president, calling back to the creation of the Declaration of Independence: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” We remember those words now as we celebrate 250 years of American history, made possible in no small part because of the work and sacrifice of President Lincoln.

Photo by National Park Service.