EVENTS

Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Dinner

Saturday, August 1, 6:00 pm

Hotel colorado

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

Program

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

or

Cornish Game Hen with Cranberry Sauce

or

Lamb with Mint Sauce

or

Vegetarian (Chef’s Choice)

All dinners come with: Mashed Potatoes ~ New Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Green Beans

Concluding with dessert table selections: Apple Pie ~ Cream Pie ~ Nesselrode Pudding ~ Petit Fours

Thank you to these generous sponsors!

Hotel Colorado

Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain Richard Sopris Chapter

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.