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William Henry Jackson and John Fielder Photographs: Then & Now
Compare photos of many Colorado and Roaring Fork Valley locations taken by William H. Jackson at the turn of the 20th century to photos taken by John Fielder at the turn of the 21st century. See how the land has changed—or hasn't.

Youth Historian E-Workbook Activities for the Jackson/Fielder Then & Now Exhibit: An educational resource for teachers and fun for youth historians, with e-activities designed to enrich your understanding of historical photography and what it can tell you about your world today.

Have Fun with Skiing History
What will skiers of the future look like, color in an illustrated map of Aspen, learn wonderful words from skiing's past and present, make your own snowflakes and pinecone people, write your own "Powder Poetry," and learn important "dos" and "don'ts" for skiing etiquette.
The Aspen Historical Society e-Coloring Book
Color your way through Aspen's history with this on-line version of the Aspen Historical Society's popular coloring book.
Digging Up the Past
Learn all about the tools and techniques of an archaeology dig.
Ranching in the Roaring Fork Valley
Learn about ranching and farming in the Roaring Fork Valley.
A Guide to Mining Town Architecture & Artifacts
Discover the different ways log cabins were built and what it was like to live in a mining town at the turn of the century.

When the miners left this area, they left much evidence of their presence here, including many tin cans and other artifacts. Learn to identify different types of tin cans from the past, how they were made and how you can tell what they might have contained.

Adventures in Victorian Architecture
Learn about Victorian history, life styles, and architecture. Visit some of Aspen's West End Victorians. Design your own Victorian house. Icon Illustration by Joe Stites

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