Post written by Charlotte Conway, Youth & Family Programs Assistant. Charlotte’s Courtyard Memories The museum has had a special place in my life for many years. Growing up in Fort Collins, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery always had a hand in my life. An especially fond memory for me was the summer camp I attended at […]
Post written by Alex Ballou, Marketing Assistant. National Authors Day Fort Collins Museum of Discovery recently sat down with local author, blogger, and inspirational speaker, Teresa Funke. A friend of the museum, Teresa seeks to provide bursts of knowledge and inspiration through the arts. She sat down with staff for an interview in honor of […]
Post written by Alex Ballou, Marketing Assistant. National Book Lovers Day Fort Collins Museum of Discovery interviewed local children’s books illustrator and current FCMoD volunteer, Cathy Morrison, in celebration of National Book Lovers Day! The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to […]
Post written by Alex Ballou, Marketing Assistant. Prominent Women in Fort Collins History Every year we celebrate Women’s History Month in March by recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. This year for Women’s History Month, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is highlighting the accomplishments of seven prominent women in Fort Collins History, whose stories […]
Post written by Alex Ballou, Marketing & Design Assistant. Interview with Write Minded’s Guitarist (& FCMoD Employee), Forrester Fort Collins Museum of Discovery was thrilled to interview local musician and Music & Sound Lab employee, Forrester Tamkun. Forrester, a Colorado native, is the guitarist for local band Write Minded. Based out of Fort Collins, CO, […]
Post written by Alex Ballou, Marketing & Design Assistant. On September 8th, 2018 we will celebrate Elizabeth “Auntie” Stone’s birthday at her cabin. Who is this woman who danced the night away, cooked for her neighbors, and who co-operated the first flour mill? She is Fort Collins’ very own Elizabeth “Auntie” Stone, the “Founding Mother […]