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Julie Penrose Inducted into The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame

El Pomar Foundation's benevolent and visionary co-founder, Julie Penrose, has been chosen for induction into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame for the Class of 2022. Described as an astute community leader, resolute philanthropist, and patron of the arts, she has been further recognized as one of the most influential women in the growth and development of Colorado and Colorado Springs with this honor.

by El Pomar Foundation, the June 10, 2022, 5:04 p.m.

Curating the Narrative of the Penrose Legacy

Hear from Curator of Historic Properties and Archives, Sarah Woods, about her process for designing and curating the newest exhibit at the Penrose Heritage Museum.

by El Pomar Foundation, the May 11, 2022, 4:14 p.m.

A Trip to the Penrose Heritage Museum

1st Year Fellow Dylan Craddock visits Penrose Heritage Museum with her Nana, Susan Conde, who has seen the Penrose legacy grow throughout her life in Colorado Springs.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Feb. 24, 2022, 11:19 a.m.

Spencer Penrose's Foundations of Sport in Colorado Springs

El Pomar Intern Abby Steen writes about Spencer Penrose's love of sport and his early dedication to laying the groundwork that would eventually see Colorado Springs become Olympic City, USA.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Aug. 12, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

Penrose History in Times of Crisis

Throughout their lifetimes, El Pomar Foundation’s co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose responded to different crises individually, as well through the Broadmoor Hotel and El Pomar Foundation. Read below a brief history of their responses to the Great Depression and the World Wars, as told by El Pomar Foundation Curator of Historic Properties and Archives Sarah Woods.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Jan. 13, 2021, 9:12 a.m.

Unearthing the Artifacts of Spencer Penrose

Assistant Curator Samantha Knoll showcases the contents of a rare discovery made in a forgotten storage space at El Pomar Foundation. She shares her knowledge of Spencer's lost items and details how such artifacts are recorded and preserved at the Penrose Heritage Museum.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Sept. 30, 2020, 9:54 a.m.

New Discoveries on the Shrine of the Sun

Assistant Curator Samantha Knoll tells the history of painter Randall Davey and sculptor Jo Davidson as they worked on the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Read more about their work and how El Pomar learned of their contributions.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Sept. 8, 2020, 3:33 p.m.

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