Prairie dogs at Coal Creek Schoolhouse [alt text: Two prairie dogs guarding their burrow with a one room schoolhouse in the background; prairie dog skull on the side of the path to the one room schoolhouse]

#WhenWednesday Comment your guess for what year this was taken, and we will comment the correct answer tomorrow.

#WhenWednesday What year was this photo of a nativity scene taken? Comment your guess and we will comment the correct answer tomorrow. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

The Holiday Inn was located at 13800 E. Colfax Avenue #MotelMonday #Holidays Image Description: Green sign that says Holiday Inn of America in a white cursive font. There is a yellow arrow bordering the sign and point towards a one-story building.

#WhereWednesday Where was this building located? For a hint look at the architectural style, the Mission Revival Style is not that common in Aurora. Comment your guess and tomorrow we will comment what this building is.

#MotelMonday Ranger Motel, 11220 East Colfax, Aurora, Colorado. This photo is from SAVE THE SIGNS Image Description: Retro motel sign with unlit neon. Ranger Motel. Cable TV, Kitchens, microwave

#WhereWednesday Where was this photo taken? Comment your guess and we will comment the correct answer tomorrow.

When was this video at DeLaney Farm taken? Comment your guess and we will comment the correct month and year tomorrow. #WhenWednesday [Media Description: video of high water rushing through Tollgate Creek, water almost up to the bank]

#MotelMonday The Courtesy Motel was located at 12033 E. Colfax Avenue, now it is Mon Chalet. Image Description: One story brick motel with a long driveway. Sign reads Courtesy Motel.

It's "What Wednesday," where we share a photo and you need to guess what it is of. Comment your guess of where this is and what's going on, and we will comment the correct answer tomorrow! #WhatIsItWednesday [wood in the shape of a spider web on a blue background]

#ThrowBackThursday Throwback to our film screening of “America’s Hidden Gem: NW Aurora” in January. This documentary is available through PBS and on view at the museum. Have you seen it yet? [people seated in dark room looking at projector screen with images of Aurora]

Have a question for District 5 Commissioner Rhonda Fields? Join us for #ConversationsWithCommissioners on April 26, 4–5:30 p.m. at AuroraHistoryMuseum. She will give updates on initiatives and describe the process we'll use to protect and enhance critical services. Rhonda Fields

SATURDAY: Join District 5 Commissioner Rhonda Fields at AuroraHistoryMuseum for Conversations with Commissioners. From 4 to 5:30 p.m., she will update on initiatives and describe the process we'll use to protect and enhance critical services. Rhonda Fields

Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the AuroraHistoryMuseum special exhibit, "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" for free! Learn more at bit.ly/4bDPwQi

The Aurora History Museum will be closed Thursday, June 19th for Juneteenth. [Image description: exterior shot of the Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites brick building with metal roof. Text on image reads "Closed for Juneteenth"]

Join us at our Historic Site Open Days at DeLaney Farm to see inside the round barn. The next DeLaney open day is Saturday, July 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. zurl.co/Bvf0e #AuroraCO #HistoricSites #Colorado

What places matter most to you and are worthy of preservation in the city of Aurora? Please fill out this survey and stay tuned for more updates on our Survey Plan engageaurora.org/historicplaces

The Aurora History Museum will be closed all day tomorrow for staff training. Coal Creek School Day will still take place tomorrow from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at our historic schoolhouse on 15500 E. 1st Ave. [alt text: We are closed Friday, August 15 for staff training]