InSights & InPerson - Connections: Phil Carson on the first recorded ascent of Pike's Peak
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | 6:00PM — 7:00PM
Based on naturalist Edwin James’ unpublished diary and personal letters, which included geographic descriptions and notes on geology and botany, author Phil Carson retraced Edwin James’s ascent of Pikes Peak in July 1820 – 200 years ago this summer.
James made his climb as a member of Major Long’s expedition to the Rockies that summer, one of the first American expeditions into the West to bring trained scientists to document a region largely unknown to a young nation.
Based on his forthcoming article for The Colorado Magazine, this InSights & InPerson Connections program with Phil Carson will feature a pre-recorded lecture followed up with a live Q&A session on August 19th at 6pm. Come with questions about James' ascent of Pike's Peak along with what it is like to conduct research in the archives.
InSights & InPerson programs, developed by curatorial and collections staff, offer history lovers the opportunity to hear in person from individuals making history matter. Find out about the many ways to use and access History Colorado’s permanent collection, gather research tips, learn about caring for historic materials, and even take courses on professional museum practices. Learn about the program offerings of InSights & InPerson below.
