CELEBRATING 55 YEARS
Education
Ellie Hinkle was born and raised in Colorado Springs and has had a lifelong passion for its local history. After receiving a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Willamette University (Salem, OR) and an MLIS in Archives Management from Simmons University (Boston, MA), she returned to her hometown and began working as the Director of History & Archives for the Union Printers Home in 2021.
The Home was dedicated in 1892 as a care facility for members of the International Typographical Union, and continued to serve in a similar capacity until it closed in 2020. It was purchased by a group of local investors in 2021 to preserve its history and redevelop the property into a vibrant new mixed-use neighborhood. Ellie's presentation will detail the history of the Home and give a brief glimpse into some of the plans for the future Printers Hill.
Showed up for STEM event and left a fan. This museum is not like any other mining museum i had been to. I working blacksmith and stamp mill was a pleasant touch. Flourscent Blacklight Mineral room is also a winner. Its an affordable and educational experience that is worth the value.
