Manitou Springs Heritage Museum

First Showing - The History of the Pikes Peak Snow Run: An Interview with Bill Brokaw
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829, United States
Join us March 14th as we kick off our History of the Pikes Peak Snow Run Exhibit through a live interview with legendary motorcyclist Bill Brokaw. Hear stories about the how, the why, the bikes, the riders, the mechanical mayhem and even the Snow Run fashions!
In its 44-year history, the Snow Run frightened, frustrated and froze those brave motorcycle racers who dared this challenge which was clearly “Not for the Rose Parade on TV Types”. Audience participation is encouraged to help Bill tell the stories.
Tickets are FREE but registration is required for event planning purposes. Register now!

A Century of Black History Commemoration: The Groves Family & Fannie Mae Duncan
2026-02-06 17:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum proudly hosts “A Century of Black History Commemoration: The Groves Family and Fannie Mae Duncan.” The exhibit opens 5-8 p.m. Friday, February. 6. During the opening reception, local musician Charles Lumpkin will speak about Black History Month and play the Black National Anthem on his saxophone.
John Groves (1840-1902) and Louisa Divers Groves (1861-1943) were born in Virginia and Missouri, respectively, and were the parents of Harry Edward Groves (1921-2013), who would study at Harvard and become a respected law professor at universities around the nation.
Fannie Mae Duncan was renowned as the founder and owner of the Cotton Club in downtown Colorado Springs, where her motto was “everybody welcome.”
Visit our FREE museum. Manitou Springs Heritage Museum 517 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829. For more information, call 719-685-1454, email: ManitouHeritage@gmail.com or visit www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org Open 5 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) Noon-4:00pm or by appointment.
