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Upcoming Speaker Series: Reckoning with History at Fort Chambers

The Berthoud Historical Society's next Speaker Series begins on September 9th with a powerful evening of learning and reflection as we welcome Right Relationship Boulder for a presentation on:
“Boulder’s Fort Chambers: A Call to Reckon with our History and Build Right Relationships with Indigenous Peoples Today”

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Berthoud Recreation Center Community Room

This important program explores Fort Chambers, one of the staging grounds for the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre, where 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho people were killed. Presenters will share the story of what happened there, its lasting consequences, and how reflection on this history can guide us toward building respectful and positive relationships with Indigenous peoples today.
Presented by Right Relationship Boulder:
– Jerilyn DeCoteau (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)
– Paula Palmer
– Brigid Mark

The evening will include a 30-minute slide presentation, followed by Q&A and open discussion.
This is a free community event — we encourage all to attend, listen, and engage.

🎨 October Speaker Series – Exploring the Design Process in Public Art & Murals 🎨

Join us for a fascinating evening with Susan Dailey, artist and muralist, as she shares insights on the creative process behind her large-scale public art and murals. Susan’s work brings color and storytelling to community spaces, blending art with place and people. Learn more about her at 👉 susankdailey.com

📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Berthoud Recreation Center Community Room

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how art transforms everyday spaces into landmarks of meaning and beauty. Don’t miss it!

Join us on February 17th at 7:00 pm at the Berthoud Recreation Center Community Room (1000 Berthoud Parkway) to hear a presentation by local historian Paul Flanders on The Radical Samuel Adams. As we are celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed, what better presentation could there be than on one of our Founding Fathers? 

Paul Flanders will walk you through the ideas, the life, and the times of Samuel Adams. Some historians contend that Samuel Adams is “the most essential” of the Founding Fathers. He was perhaps the first leader of that era to conceive and fully embrace the idea that the colonies needed to revolt from England. Come learn about a man who helped to change the country we live in today. 

Join us on March 17th at 7:00 pm at the Berthoud Recreation Center Community Room (1000 Berthoud Parkway) to hear a great presentation by local musician David Michael Boyd. This time, he is presenting his new program called "GuitART".

The GuitART Show is about the joy of restoration and discovering the hidden voices in rebuilding old, broken guitars. Each one of the eight guitars has a unique story and voice and an observation about life to share with us. Find out what sea shells, glue, and cracks in dehydrated wood have to tell us. This all-ages show is an interactive and inspiring experience!

The presenter: David Michael Boyd lives in Fort Collins, Colorado (for the 3rd time) and is an award-winning guitarist who has performed in 19 nations. His playing encompasses Blues, Jazz, Classical, and modern Finger-style Guitar music.