News & Events
The History Talks will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at The Palisade Community Gym at 711 Iowa Avenue! This program is open to the public in a relaxed and comfortable setting for people to learn about Palisade’s unique history. There is no admission, but donations are appreciated. Food and beverages WILL BE ALLOWED on site, so feel free to bring your own! Come early to socialize & grab a seat!
Podcast Episodes
Preservation Oaks Podcast
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Join us as host Sean Radcliff talks with JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, about the compelling history of Palisade, Colorado. From peaches and coal mines to community heritage. Learn how this iconic town preserves its past and invites you to be part of its story. PLUS: The Genealogy Lab with Diana Crisman Smith! Tune in now! The Palisade Historical Society is truly one of our nation’s Preservation Oaks!
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2vvnj-1a628a7
Postcards From Palisade Podcast E50: Saving The Palisade Tribunes
Priscilla Walker, current Vice Chair and Founding Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, tells the fascinating story of how she and a dedicated team of volunteers pulled off an enormous effort to quite literally save history in 2014 when they kept 111 years of issues of the Palisade Tribune from destruction. https://www.postcardsfrompalisade.com/podcast/e50-saving-the-palisade-tribunes/
Postcards From Palisade Podcast E39: Palisade’s Surprising Seasonal Agricultural Workers of the Past
On the Postcards From Palisade Episode 39, JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, takes a deep dive into how past generations of farmers and orchardists in Palisade and the Grand Valley met their ever-present need for seasonal agricultural workers.
We might sometimes feel isolated from international and national events here in Palisade, but the seasonal labor sources for this town have always been driven by outside circumstances. Listen to learn about the fascinating range of people who helped bring Palisade’s agricultural products to market.
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