Inferno by Committee Lecture and Book Signing
The Los Alamos Historical Museum Shop is hosting a special lecture and book signing by Tom Ribe, author of the new book, Inferno by Committee: A History of the Cerro Grande Fire. Ribe, a fire fighter and science journalist delves into the history of the 42,000-acre blaze that was one of the most significant in American history, in terms of cost, scope, and lessons learned. The book retails for $22.95 (members receive a 10 percent discount), and Tom will sign copies after the talk.
Please join us Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Fuller Lodge
How'd He Do That?
New Podcast: Keaton Keller may be the only person in the world who made it to Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project without going through security first (at least that we know of!). He tells the tale and other adventures in this podcast. (2.11 MB .mp3 file.)
Learn more about podcasts or how to subscribe to the Los Alamos Historical Society's podcast here.
Council Delays Action on Archives Facility
The Los Alamos County Council has delayed action on a new Los Alamos Historical Archives and County Records Center until September. At that time, the Council should have bids for design and construction costs of the new municipal building. The preferred alternative from the county's contractor that has studied the feasibility of a new archives and records center is to include it in the municipal building. The bids the Council is awaiting include that addition. However, the Council is also considering an alternative that would place the archives at the community building next to Ashley Pond and a separate county records facility at the municipal building or at the Pajarito Cliffs (formerly Airport Basin) site.
For more information about this complex project, including a detailed study on the needs for a new facility and the space requirements, visit the Los Alamos County website.
The Romero Cabin Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays This Summer
Thanks to visitor interest and terrific volunteer support, the Romero Cabin will now be open for visitation three days a week during the summer. The cabin will be open Mondays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Friday mornings. Come step back in time.
Read more about the history of the Romero Cabin here. Hear Larry Campbell talk about its historic importance.
2010 Annual Campaign and Membership Drive
The Los Alamos Historical Society is all about connections -- connecting historic people to places and events to historical context. Most importantly, the society connects the past to the future.
The 2010 Annual Campaign and Membership Drive is underway to increase our connections. While raising operational funds for the Society, the drive also raises awareness about the Historical Museum and other programs we offer the community. Not a member yet? Find out how to join here.
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