2012 Denver Pow Wow

Last month, my husband and me were invited to attend the 2012 Denver Pow Wow in Denver at the Denver Colliseum. I knew we were in for a special treat as I had attended many Pow Wow's in the past. I also took my three children to Pow Wows at Colorado State University while a student there. My Grandparents lived in Southern Colorado and always took us to see the Kochare Dancers in La Junta, Colorado. Spell bound by the museum, artifacts and dancers. We grew up with a deep appreciation for Native peoples. If you are ever in La Junta, Colorado, please stop by the Museum and Kiva. You will see wonderful artifacts there and learn about Native peoples of the plains.
Also visit their site at The Koshare Museum


What was in store for us at the Denver Pow Wow was absolutely beautiful. Dancers from all over the United States participated.




Please take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of this amazing event.


View More Photos From The Denver 2012 Pow Wow Here

120th Continental Congress - NSDAR

It feels good to be back on Colonial Bytes. I took a break to attend the 120th Continental Congress in Washington D.C. 


Welcome to my album of my trip to the 120th Continental Congress of the National Society Daughters of The American Revolution. This collection of photographs has been carefully taken and prepared for you. In this album are many of the fantastic sights you come across while attending a Continental Congress. It is not an exhaustive collection and only features items of interest to me. Please enjoy and feel free to ask questions on any picture you wish to know more about.

I am the sole photographer, and hold all ownership rights to these pictures. I place them in the public domain in a hope that women who feel they might have at least one family member who lent aid or fought in the American Revolution will see this wonderful group of ladies and want to join our society.

If you feel you are a candidate please contact the N.S.D.A.R. at the national level or your state level. There are ladies who can help you with your application. We would love for you to join us.

Delegates and members come from literally all over the world to attend this event. I can tell you after attending my first this year. That is was well worth the trip. In fact I would wish the fun and sites I enjoyed for anyone.


I met so many love ladies. I learn new things I didn't know and most importantly I found patriots in the library that the N.S.D.A.R. maintains. One of the premiere genealogy libraries in the United States. I found more than I could have hope for on the members of my family I was seeking information.

In DAR Spirit,
Christine McClintock Hudspeth
Columbine Chapter,  Denver, Colorado
Walter Hines Chapter, Overseas Associate - London

George Washington and Service To Our Troops

It has been a busy week with preparations for my up coming trip to Washington D.C. for N.S.D.A.R. Continental Congress. This picture is truly one of my favorites from my shoot of the occassion of the flag raising at Genesee for Flag Day 2011. In all the reading I do, of George Washington I always come away with a deep respect for this man. He cared so very much for the welfare of his troops. True, these are reinactors in this picture above, but these are also members of the Colorado Society Sons of The American Revolution. They also know, and have studied the man who led our country to liberty. 


George Washington once said, "We will be remembered by how we treat our veterans." No words are truer. This weekend I help my Chapter, Colorado Chapter N.S.D.A.R. help an organization called Homes for Our Troops build an adaptive home for a disable returning veteran. His name is SGT Latseen Benson. This is my fourth build. I give my time because of General Washington, I serve a veteran. I believe it is the right thing to do for my country. 






There are new homes being built for severely injured veterans around our country. If you are interested in contributing time, skill or money to an outstanding organization which promotes the values our country was built on, then please take the link below and find out more about Homes For Our Troops. You will be rewarded with service you will be proud to give.

TAKE THE HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS LINK HERE

Peace Pipe Chapter, NSDAR Celebrates Flag Day

June 14th, 2011 was a very special celebration for everyone in attendance at the Flag Day celebration and raising of a flag for Peace Pipe Chapter. The flag raised was once flown over our nation's capitol.  This patriotic tradition goes back with the Chapter for 100 years at Genesee, Colorado. Members of the family of one the original participants were there to lend support and honor her.

This video captures many of the wonderful moments of this historic event. Shown is the great love so many of us have for our country.

Below is a link to original photos taken that day. You are invited to view each one and comment. Each picture has a story and speaks to patriotism, preservation and education.

God Bless The United States of America

Please enjoy.

"Travel to an Extrodinary Event Here"

Photography and video by Christine McClintock Hudspeth