”Dixie” was born into a family of ten children in Louisiana in 189. After her first marriage she came to the mountains of Colorado and was engaged in mining. As her career grew, she became known as the “Gold Woman” of Colorado.
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Upcoming Lectures
February 25 - Dixie April 15, Altona May 20 - Switzerland Trail
Spirit Of Colorado accepted into the D.A.R. Library
We are honored to be accepted into the D.A.R. library!
A look at the making of Niwot’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary Book
Sesquicennial Anniversary Book
Niwot – The Spirit of Colorado
Book available July 4th at Bert's Pancake Breakfast & The Fire House Museum.
The Spirit of Colorado
February 26, 2025 Now&Then Lecture
The Right Relationship Boulder, Land Working Group requested to come to a Niwot Historical Society lecture and share what their organization is doing and their communications with the City of Boulder, Open Space and Mountain Parks Department. They also have some...
Fire House Museum Open for Niwot’s Great Pumpkin Party
- Saturday, October 29th, the Fire House Museum will be open to celebrate Niwot's Great Pumpkin Party from 10am-1pm. The Cat In The Hat and the Witch have hosted in previous years and you just do not know who will be hosting this year!









