Day 9

 The Bone Wars

Yes, Colorado also had another gold rush around 1877. Two paleontologists fighting for dinosaur discoveries in Colorado, and Denver highlights. We discovered this at Dinosaur Ridge. Even the hotel we are at centers around dinosaurs.

https://royalgorgeregion.com/the-bone-wars/

The stuff of movies, that the two were cutthroat against each other.

Today, I did some reading of poetry. But I think this story of toxic rivalry is a fascinating subject.

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https://www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/?filter=Permanent

IMPORTANT HALL UPDATE

Together with Indigenous community partners, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has made the decision to close the North American Indian Cultures Hall, located on level 2, this summer. 

Developed in the 1970s, the Hall perpetuated harmful stereotypes and centered the Museum and white, dominant culture. We recognize the harm done and are committed to working with our partners to reimagine exhibition, curation, collecting, programming and conservation practices with respect to Indigenous cultural histories, heritage and belongings.   

We are always proud to be #yourMuseum, and we know that comes with responsibility. We are committed to doing the work to be a more inclusive and respectful Museum for all.