Niwot Historical Society Hosts Fire House Museum Tours on the 4th

On Monday, July 4, the Niwot Historical Society welcomed Fourth of July parade-goers to take a self-guided tour of the Niwot Fire House Museum as part of their patriotic revels.

The Niwot Fire House, which was built in 1910 to house the Niwot area firefighting equipment, now is a tiny museum packed with local historic items, including classic school desks, an old anvil, old post office boxes, and other Niwot artifacts.

Attendees young and old enjoyed a stop-off at the museum for a self-paced tour of the tiny firehouse. And while the adult visitors were busy reading the informational signage, the kids were interested in sitting at the old school desks and checking out the plastic fire hats that the museum uses for school tours-fire trucks being top of mind with the 4th of July parade rolling by outside the museum's open door.

The Niwot Historical Society typically opens the Fire House Museum for special occasions and downtown events such as the July First Friday Art Walk, as well as some holiday events.

Joan Grunzweig, who joined fellow Niwot Historical Society members Robin and Nick Dederer in hosting the free tour of the Fire House Museum, said they saw a good turnout with plenty of folks interested in stopping by the museum while enjoying the 4th of July festivities.

"Plus, it's a great spot to watch the parade go by," said Grunzwieg.

In addition to handing out coloring books for the kids, the Niwot Historical Society members also provided a handout with fun Niwot Trivia for folks interested in learning more about the history of the town.

Upcoming events for the Niwot Historical Society include two lectures: "Black Diamonds on Silver Rails" on September 18, and "Haystack Mountain Golf Course" on October 2. Both lectures will run from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Left Hand Grange No. 9. For more information, visit http://www.niwothistoricalsociety.org.