07/05/2026
❤️🤍💙 What an incredible Fourth of July at Pioneer Town! ❤️🤍💙
Our hearts are full after such an amazing Ice Cream Social! We truly had no idea just how many people would come out to celebrate with us, and by 2:00 p.m. we had completely sold out of both pie and ice cream! This celebration was only possible because of an incredible community effort.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who baked and donated pies. Nearly 40 pies were shared with our community, and the generosity was overwhelming. Every slice represented someone taking the time to help make this event special.
Thank you to Scoops for generously donating the ice cream. It was a huge hit, and we're incredibly grateful for your support!
A very special thank you to Jeri Arbaney and Synergy for filling the Stolte Shed with wonderful music throughout the afternoon. One of the most memorable moments of the day came as they opened with The Star-Spangled Banner. As the music began, conversations stopped, people rose to their feet, and voices joined together in song. It was a beautiful, heartfelt reminder of the community spirit that makes days like this so meaningful.
Thank you to Dee Blackburn and the many talented quilters from across Colorado's Western Slope who created the beautiful Colorado 150 Commemorative Quilt. It was an honor to display this remarkable work during our celebration. Quilts have long served as a way to tell stories, preserve history, and connect communities, making it a perfect centerpiece for the day. Dee's leadership in bringing this collaborative project together is deeply appreciated.
Thank you to the Cedaredge Library for bringing children's crafts and activities to Pioneer Town. It was wonderful to see so many young visitors creating, playing, and enjoying the afternoon.
To our incredible museum volunteers, thank you for welcoming guests, serving pie and ice cream, setting up, cleaning up, and handling the countless behind-the-scenes details that made everything run so smoothly. Your hard work made this event possible.
And finally, thank you to everyone who came. Whether you enjoyed a slice of pie, listened to the music, admired the quilt, visited with neighbors, or simply chose to spend part of your Fourth of July with us, you made the day unforgettable.
Community gatherings like this remind us that Pioneer Town is more than a museum. It's a place where history is shared, traditions are celebrated, and neighbors come together to create new memories.
From all of us at the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society, thank you for making this year's Fourth of July Ice Cream Social such a tremendous success. We can't wait to celebrate with you again next year!
