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125 Things to Do at Fairmount 125 THINGS TO DO AT FAIRMOUNT 1. See Fairmount’s Historic Little Ivy Chapel Built in 1890, the Ivy Chapel reflects 13th Ecclesiastical Gothic architecture and is designated a landmark by the City of Denver. With its flying buttresses and gargoyles, the Chapel is reminiscent of Notre Dame and other grand cathedrals in France, only on a much smaller scale. The Ivy Chapel serves as the iconic symbol of Fairmount. Download the PDF from our website. 2. Checklist & Locator Map of Denver Mayors at Fairmount Download a checklist and map and walk through Denver’s mayoral history. Go to our website and download the PDF. 3. Pack and Enjoy a Picnic Gather your family and friends and find the perfect spot on Fairmount’s expansive and scenic grounds for an afternoon picnic. Download the PDF from our website for the Italian Press Sandwiches recipe to enjoy on your picnic. 4. Join Denver Field Ornithologists for a Bird Walk at Fairmount – April 18th Join DFO for an early morning bird walk at Fairmount. Visit fairmountheritagefoundation.org for details. Download PDF from our website for the Fairmount Bird Checklist 5. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Agnes Wolcott Vaille Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Agnes Wolcott Vaile. Download PDF from our website for her history and locator map. 6. Tour the Mausoleum’s Stain Glass Download PDF from our website for the history and overview of Fairmount’s masterful stain glass collection in the Mausoleum. These works were mostly crafted by the Watkins Stain Glass Studio in Denver. 7. Don’t Miss Fairmount’s Rings of History Tree Slice Timeline Count back the rings and years on Fairmount’s 125 year old tree slice marking some of the cemetery’s key dates. 8. Famous Faces of Fairmount: David Halliday Moat Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring David Halliday Moat. Download PDF from our website for his history and locator map. 9. Visit the Lowry Post, World War I Memorial Wander Fairmount’s military tribute section and discover the grave sites of Francis Brown Lowry and the members of his World War I battalion. Download PDF from our website the fact sheet for additional history, and map for your reference. 10. History, Its What’s For Lunch – this March Join Fairmount Heritage Foundation for a guided tour on Wednesday, March 25th - visit www.fairmountheritagefoundation.org for details. 11. Relax in the Gazebo Relax amongst the many beautiful roses planted around the gazebo. Donwload PDF from our website the checklist of all the rose species planted at Fairmount. 12. Checklist of Birds Found at Fairmount Fairmount’s park-like setting provides habitat for over 90 species of birds. Download PDF from our website the check list and see how many you can find. 13. Attend a Sunday Service Attend a Sunday Service in the historic Little Ivy Chapel, oered every Sunday by the Church of Saint Augustine. Call Fairmount for details, 303-399-0692. 14. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Elizabeth Byers Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Elizabeth Byers. Download PDF from our website for her history and locator map. 15. Write a Journal Entry Fairmount is a peaceful spot to collect your thoughts and record them. Bring your journal and jot down your ideas while enjoying the beautiful surroundings at Fairmount 16. 10K Run & Map Enjoy the beautiful grounds at Fairmount while on a 10K walk, jog or run. Download PDF from our website for a route map. 17. Free Summer Movie Night Series- Big Hero 6, June 27th The perfect summer night activity, bring the family to enjoy this new hit Disney movie. Download PDF from our website for additional details. 18. Explore the Fairmount Mausoleum Once the largest building of its kind between Kansas City and the West Coast, the Fairmount Mausoleum opened in 1930 with the largest private collection of stained glass in Denver. Download PDF from our website for more history and information to enhance your tour, and a map for your reference. 19. Search for Bugs Interested in bugs? Search the various mini ecosystems housed at Fairmount and see how many dierent species you can find. 20. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Elizabeth Ili Warren Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Elizabeth Ili Warren. Download PDF from our website for her history and locator map. 21. Take the Self Guided Mini Tree Tour Take a tour of a handful of trees in Fairmount’s expansive tree collection. Download PDF from our website the map and and checklist to see 29 of the 74 species located in the Fairmount arboretum. 22. How to Make a Headstone Rubbing Headstone rubbing is an ancient art. Try your hand at making a copy of one of the many beautiful markers and monuments at Fairmount. Download PDF from our website for instructions. 23. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Emily Grith Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Emily Grith. Download PDF from our website for her history and locator map. 24. Take the Ornate Headstones Self Guided Tour Download PDF from our website a self guided tour and map of seven of Fairmount’s most ornate and interesting headstones. 25. Enjoy Cross-Country Skiing Strap on your skis and explore the 285 acres of Fairmount’s park-like setting. Download PDF from our website a 10K route map. 26. Famous Faces of Fairmount: General Don Carlos Hasselteno Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring General Don Carlos Hasselteno. Download PDF from our website for his history and locator map. 27. Fly a Kite Find a clear spot and enjoy some old fashion fun flying a kite. 28. Join Denver Field Ornithologists for a Bird Walk at Fairmount – in June Join DFO for an early morning bird walk at Fairmount. Visit fairmountheritagefoundation.org for details. Download PDF from our website the Fairmount Bird Checklist. 29. Enjoy a Potluck With Friends Gather your friends, pick a shady spot and ask everyone to bring their favorite dish to enjoy at a potluck. 30. Try Your Hand at Wildlife Photography Bring your camera along as you walk the paths at Fairmount and photograph some of the wildlife at Fairmount. Post your favorites on Instagram using #fairmountdenver. 31. Checklist & Locator Map of Colorado’s U.S. Representatives at Fairmount Download PDF from our website a checklist and map to find the final resting places for 11 of Colorado’s U.S. Representatives. 32. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Helen G. Bonfils Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Helen G. Bonfils. Download PDF from our website for her history and locator map. 33. Play a Game of Chess or Checkers Bring your board game and find the perfect spot to challenge your friend or family member to a game of checkers or chess. 34. Volunteer for the Fairmount Heritage Foundation There are several opportunities to volunteer at Fairmount throughout the year through the Fairmount Heritage Foundation. Help support their eorts in conservation, preservation and education by volunteering. Visit fairmountheritagefoundation.com to sign up to volunteer. 35. Visit the Fitzsimmon’s Block Memorial This veterans’ memorial contains plaques honoring the men and women who valiantly served our country in various wars. Fairmount interred many veterans prior to the opening of the Fort Logan National Cemetery. 36. History, Its What’s For Lunch – this April Join Fairmount Heritage Foundation for a guided tour on Wednesday, April 8th - visit www.fairmountheritagefoundation.org for details. 37. Volunteer this Veterans Day Honor those who have served by helping to place flags at Fairmount’s Veteran’s grave sites. Put on by the Fairmount Heritage Foundation – visit fairmountheritagefoundation.org for details. 38. Checklist & Locator Map of Fairmount’s Rose Collection Interested in roses? Enjoy Fairmount’s 59 dierent species located throughout the cemetery including Heritage roses, some of which are exclusive to Fairmount. Download PDF from our website for the checklist and map for your tour. 39. Join Us for Doors Open Denver Explore Fairmount during Doors Open Denver in April. Check back for additional details. 40. Read a Book Find a shady spot under one of trees in the arboretum. The peace and quiet will allow you to get lost in pages of a great book. 41. Get a Glimpse of the First Signs of Spring Spring fever? Take at walk at Fairmount and see the first glimpses of spring. 42. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Jerry Cox Vasconcells Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Jerry Cox Vasconcells. Download PDF from our website for his history and locator map. 43. Free Summer Movie Night Series- ET, July 18th Don’t miss viewing this classic flick at Fairmount. Click HERE for additional details. 44. See Fairmount’s Chapel in the Pines Built in 1941, this structure is a great example of English Gothic revival architecture. See what features you can identify. Download PDF from our website a map for your reference. 45. Identify Some of the Many Plant Varieties at Fairmount Bring a plant guide and see how many dierent plants you can identity. Don’t miss the rose collection – 59 dierent species! Download PDF from our website for a checklist of all the roses located at Fairmount. 46. Famous Faces of Fairmount: Joseph Albert Walker Learn more about Colorado’s rich history, featuring Joseph Albert Walker. Donwload PDF from our website for his history and locator map. 47. Stroll Down Millionaire’s Row Walk down the the main drive of the cemetery starting from the Ivy Chapel, and see the names and resting places of many of Denver’s oldest families. 48. Locate Your Ancestors Are your from the Denver area? Visit www.findagrave.com to search for your ancestors’ burial places.
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