Press Release
The Friends of Beckwith Ranch
Discover the Wild West Era through Informative Displays, Presentations, Artifacts, Demos and Exhibits at Historic Beckwith Ranch weekends in April from 12 pm – 3 pm (except closed for Easter Sunday). The Mansion, Bunkhouse, Black-smith Shop, Tack Barn, and Horse and Dairy Barns will be open, weather permitting. There is something new and different every day.
The Historic Beckwith Ranch is located 6 miles north of Westcliffe, CO on Highway 69 North. The Ranching Heritage Center has 10 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and preserved by Friends of Beckwith Ranch, Inc. as a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Throughout the month, great live presentations by Colorado historians will be offered in the mansion ball room including:
• Carl Wulsten meets Elton Beckwiih, portrayed by Dr. Gary Mohr and Courtney Miller
• Mountain Man Meek, David and Beverly Meek portray their still famous relatives, Joe & Virginia Meek
• Dick Jones presents his new book “Walking the Same Ground”
• Courtney Miller presents his new book “The Beckwith Dynasty” Proceeds go to Beckwith Ranch
• Julie VanLaanen, with Filter Press, Presents “The Women of the Colorado Gold Rush”
• Goodnight meets Beckwith, portrayed by Gary Ziegler and Courtney Miller;
• Roping Clinic by local Rodeo star, Creed Ingram. Creed will demonstrate and teach roping techniques
• Ken Butler will be providing Blacksmith Demos in the Blacksmith Shop
For times and dates go to www.beckwithranch.com .
Explore the fascinating stories of the Wild West Era on Displays featuring “The Beckwith Story”, “The Kennicott’s Story”, “The Rustlers”, “Mining”, and “Cattle Ranching”. Admire our new collection of period clothing. We will have authentic artifacts from the era displayed throughout. And the “Discovery Room” will have interactive exhibits for the young and young at heart including games played during that era like Triangle Peg, Jacks, Jack Straw, Checkers, and many more.
Admission fee for the event is $5/person for those older than 12. Note: Beckwith Ranch Members bring your Membership card and get in free. Learn more at www.beckwithranch.com