A new exhibit on the life and legacy of William Smith is now open at the Aurora History Museum. The exhibit depicts his life and legacy as he shaped the history of the city.
Smith came to the United States from Scotland in 1878. Smith had a farm on the outskirts of Aurora along the High Line Canal in the mid-1880s and donated land for the first school in the city. He also was an important figure in establishing its first school district. He promoted the district and was appointed secretary of the school board in 1885. He held this position for 50 years.
Director of the Aurora History Museum, T. Scott Williams, said that Smith is one of the pillars of Aurora and his legacy is still being felt to this day. Williams added that Smith’s name is not only associated with the education system in the city but with many other aspects of the city as he was active in the community. He said that his story is worth sharing and is the goal of the exhibit.
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The exhibit runs through Sunday November 3. Admission to the museum is free and it is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and on the weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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14190 E Jewell Avenue
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Aurora, CO 80012
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Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
Fri: 8:30 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed