56060 East Colfax Ave., Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-4322
OPEN: June 1 – August 31; HOURS: 1:00-4:00 p.m. every day
The Museum is operated by the Comanche Crossing Historical Society, P.O. Box 647, Strasburg, CO 80136, ComancheCrossingMuseum@gmail.com
FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
A continuous chain of rails, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, had long been a vision of pioneer railroaders and frontier tamers. It became a reality at 3:00pm on August 15, 1870 at a point 928 feet east of railroad milepost 602, near Comanche Crossing (just east of Lyons Park). The last rails were spiked by Kansas Pacific Railroad crews driving west from Kansas and east from Denver to give the nation its first truly continuous coast-to-coast railroad.
HISTORY PRESENTATIONS
You are invited to join us for several special evenings of history and conversation. Museum Curator Cliff Smith will present several different topics. Join us from 6:00-6:30pm for a light snack. Presentation will begin promptly at 6:30pm and conclude at 8pm. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit the mission of the Comanche Crossing Historical Society and Museum in Strasburg. TBK Bank Community Room, 56641 East Colfax Avenue; Strasburg, CO 80136.
- October 23: Overview of Major Battles and Engagements of the Civil War Years
- November 13: Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address
- December 11: Lincoln’s Assassination and Impact of the War
PIONEER SCHOOL
Week-long classes run every week in July. Each session is taught in the one-room school house at the Comanche Crossing Historical Museum in Strasburg, with all ages together as in pioneer times. Ages from 6-12. Registration begins in June.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Museum operates thanks to our wonderful volunteers. No one is too old or too young to help out – no experience necessary. If you are interested in helping, please email ComancheCrossingMuseum@gmail.com, or call 303-622-4322. Thank you!