Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Dinner
Celebrate 150 years of Colorado statehood at this special dinner, commemorating President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 dinner in the same location.
Dress to impress. Black tie and period clothing encouraged.
$150/Person ~ $140/Historical Society Members
Become a member HERE.
Scroll down to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at Frontier History Museum.
Contact Hotel Colorado for information on special room rates for this event.
A fundraiser for Glenwood Springs Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded 1963, supporting Frontier History Museum operations,
education programs, artifact and archives preservation, and other public history programs.
Featuring
Theodore Roosevelt
Portrayed by Doug Mishler
Delicious Food, Live Music, and More
6:00-7:00: Social hour, including a signature cocktail (cash bar)
7:00-9:00: Toasts, dinner, and speechmaking, including remarks by President Roosevelt
Menu
The evening’s menu recreates much of the food enjoyed at the 1905 dinner.
Relish, Cheese, and Fruit Board ~ Consommé Rothschild ~ Spanish Mackerel and Potato Beignets
Choice of Entrée:
Prime Rib au Jus ~ Cornish Game Hen with Cranberry Sauce
Lamb with Mint Sauce ~ Vegetarian (Chef’s Choice)
All dinners come with: Mashed Potatoes ~ New Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Green Beans
Dessert table selections: Apple Pie ~ Cream Pie ~ Nesselrode Pudding ~ Petit Fours
Thank you to these generous sponsors!
Hotel Colorado
Glenwood Springs Ford
Peak Auto Glass of Colorado
Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain Richard Sopris Chapter
American Family Insurance, Gina Welker Agency
Sponsorships available. Questions? Call 970-945-4448 or write to director@glenwoodhistory.org.
what we are planning
- Engage with the Glenwood Springs community with new programs and events including a speaker series, traveling exhibits, oral history programs, and guided tours.
- See new exhibits at the Frontier Museum every few months. Please stop by for two floors of local history.
- Become a society member! It’s easy to do for as little as $5/month or $35/year. There’s a donation button at the bottom of this webpage. Thank you!
- Watch for the next edition of the Glenwood Springs history guide, witha refreshed map of historic structures.
- Celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday in 2026. Please watch for more updates on society events as this milestone approaches.
