Mining Museum Hosts “Weekend With Mrs. Tabor”
This weekend the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) will be hosting a special event entitled ‘A Weekend with Mrs. Tabor” this Saturday, June 29 and Sunday June 30.
Mining Museum to host “Weekend With Mrs. Tabor”
The event will welcome Joyce Lohse, author of Baby Doe Tabor: Matchless Silver Queen and will feature a walking tour of the East Side Mining District with local geologist and historian Fred Mark.
The event program is as follows:
Saturday June 29:
- 6 p.m. – Four course dinner at the Mining Museum, Victorian dress welcomed
- 7:30 p.m. – Presentation by author Joyce Lohse in the Museum
- 9 p.m. – Conversation with Baby Doe in her Cabin at the Matchless Mine
Sunday June 30:
- 9 a.m. – Walking tour of the mining district with Fred Mark, meet at the Matchless Mine
- 10 a.m. – Book signing with Joyce Lohse at the Matchless Mine
The cost is $45 for members of the museum, $50 for non-members. Each ticket includes a copy of Joyce’s book, Baby Doe Tabor: Matchless Silver Queen. Of course, the fun is sure to include Victorian dress, good company, and a good learning experience!
If you would like to attend the weekend event, or have questions, please contact the Mining Museum:719-486-1229 or via email: sarah@mininghalloffame.org
