In celebration of Longmont’s 150th anniversary, the Longmont Museum has released two new virtual tours that explore the vital contributions both women and members of the Latino community have made throughout the history of the city. These new tours add to the Museum’s existing virtual offerings, including a virtual tour launched last year that explores the landmarks of historic downtown Longmont.
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“For years, the Longmont Museum’s historic walking tours have sold out quickly,” said Curator of History Erik Mason. “We developed these virtual tours to provide deeper access for our community, whether people can join us in person or from the web.”
The Latino History Virtual Tour begins in the early 1900s, when Longmont’s economic growth relied largely upon agriculture and the hard work of many Spanish-speaking men, women, and children. The tour explores Longmont’s Latino neighborhoods and heritage from schools and dances to restaurants and celebrations and honors some of the many sacrifices, challenges and successes experienced by this remarkable community.
The Women of Longmont Virtual Tour features the lives of influential women who helped make Longmont the vibrant, community-focused town it is today. It tells their stories: how they ran thriving businesses, published books, formed civic and professional groups, collected funds for social welfare causes, and raised families.
“As we commemorate Longmont’s sesquicentennial, we are committed to sharing the history of the diverse people who helped shaped our community,” said Museum Director Kim Manajek.
All three virtual historic Longmont tours are available by visiting tourlongmont.oncell.com. These virtual tours offer audio and text in both Spanish and English, as well as photographs that bring Longmont’s rich history to life. They are free to use, don’t require any downloads, and can be accessed anywhere from a smartphone or computer.
Learn more at www.longmontmuseum.org or visit the museum at 400 Quail Road in Longmont.