The Mining Museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opened in 1982, the museum continues to be the ìMuseum that Works!î The anniversary celebration will include steam engines that rumble to life; a trammer that speeds down the rail; and a ìtop downî tour of the Museumís Stamp Mill Gold Refinery will be offered.Complete with a piece of anniversary cake and a special admission rate of only $3 per person, this will be an interactive celebration for the whole family.†The Board of Trustees will be on hand to recognize and appreciate the support of the Mining Museumís membership. Contributing members will receive a small gift to commemorate this anniversary. The Museum is at 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo. (I-25 at Exit 156A, just east of the Air Force Academy). Call 719-488-0880 or e-mail at info@wmmi.org for additional information.
