Press Release
First Object Revealed in Who Knew!? Everything Old is New Again
DENVER -
What: Alfred Packer is Colorado’s most famous cannibal who confessed to eating his companions in the winter of 1874, but insisted he did not murder them. This week the object reveal is Alfred Packer’s 1851 revolver. Our curators do not have concrete evidence to support that this gun was used in the murder of Packer’s companions or found at the murder site. However, the initials AP are carved behind the trigger loop, and the donor’s story supports the claim that the gun belonged to Packer.
Cafe Rendezvous Special for the Who Knew!? artifact: Rib Sandwich w/ BBQ Sauce and Slaw, served with Chips
Who: History Colorado; This week’s object will be revealed by Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel.
When: November 20, 2015, 11:45 a.m.
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Why: Who Knew!? Everything Old is New Again will reveal objects, some never before seen by the public, every week from November 20 through January 8. After an object has been revealed, it will be on display at the History Colorado Center through January 24. Follow History Colorado through an exploration of collections and the mysterious items we’ve selected as we uncover the extraordinary, unexpected and infamous past of our state.
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History Colorado's mission is to inspire generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in creating a better Colorado. We serve as the state's memory, preserving the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through our museums, educational programs, historic preservation grants, research library, collections, and outreach to Colorado communities. Find History Colorado on all major social media platforms. Visit HistoryColorado.org or call (303) HISTORY for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Brooke Gladstone
Communications Manager
303-866-3670 | brooke.gladstone@state.co.us