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Spend the day in historic Leadville with GARNA.
As a follow up to GARNA’s very popular geology talks, take a special guided tour of National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Leadville. Known as the “Smithsonian of the Rockies” and the “Premier Showcase of American Mining”, this 25,000 square foot museum is a monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation’s natural resources. Through three levels of exhibits, you will be immersed in the story of mining. Wander through replicas of caves and mines to learn about coal, gold, and other extraordinary gems and minerals found by geologists and miners around the world.
After lunch on your own, take a guided tour of Leadville’s most famous building, the Tabor Opera House. Built in 1879 by Leadville mining magnate HAW Tabor, the auditorium is largely unchanged and retains a palpable sense of early Colorado history. You can share the stage where numerous 19th century luminaries once stood, including Oscar Wilde, Harry Houdini, John Philip Sousa, and William Cody among many others. Of particular interest are original hand painted backdrops hanging above the stage and several wall sized posters advertising popular acts from the 1890s.
Note: The Tabor Opera House is closed for the season, however the City of Leadville has graciously granted permission for this special tour. The building is not heated, nor are restroom facilities open, so prepare accordingly.
Registration:
You may attend only the mining museum tour but please note that carpooling will not be organized through GARNA if you are not attending both. Information on carpooling time and location will be provided in confirmation email to be sent the week of November 8.
Online registration is now closed. Please email the office if you are interested in attending this program.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
