The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is hosting an anniversary party and expo the weekend of July 15, July 16 and July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum. Spend some family time exploring vendors and activities and all that WMMI has to offer. See operating steam engines, antique mining equipment and a working stamp mill; process real gold ore; visit the fully functional Black Smith shop and watch blacksmiths in action; go gold panning; learn rock identification; play in the special kidsí area; visit gem, jewelry, mineral, craft and food vendors and exhibits, and spend time with the museumís burro mascots Nugget and Chism! All this for only $10 per person age 6 and older! Check out the website for more details at http://wmmi.org.The museum is located at 225 North Gate Blvd. in Colorado Springs.
