Remembering Timeline
An Interactive Memorial Honoring Diversity, Ancestral Memory & Healing
Historical Context & Ancestral Significance
Pre-1848 – Indigenous communities, including the Kiowa, Arapahoe, and Jicarilla Apache, inhabit the region.
1848 – Fort El Pueblo established as a U.S.-Mexico border trading post.
1904 – The Eden Train Wreck kills 97 passengers; many victims buried in unmarked graves.
1918 – The Spanish flu pandemic devastates Pueblo, with over 1,000 deaths; mass burials suspected.
1921 – The Great Pueblo Flood destroys the city, leaving hundreds dead and many buried without ceremony.
Present-Day Discoveries – Archaeologists search Roselawn Cemetery for mass graves linked to these tragedies.
Project Development & Conceptualization
2023
Concept initiated – Inspired by visits to Roselawn Cemetery and Pueblo’s unmarked graves.
Research into ancestral grief, cultural memory, and interactive memorial design.
Community conversations and preliminary partnerships formed.
Early 2024
Formation of the Remembering project team, including artists, historians, and Indigenous advisors.
Development of the Sky Bed concept and incorporation of natural elements.
Initial funding secured from the Hillsdale Fund ($40,000).
First draft of the memorial’s conceptual design and outreach plan.
Pueblo Star Journal joins as the official media partner, committed to documenting the project’s evolution through articles, interviews, and multimedia storytelling.
Mid-to-Late 2024
Public engagement sessions, collaboration with local organizations, and grant applications.
Research on Pueblo’s unrecognized historical events integrated into the memorial.
Additional funding requests initiated, including a $33,000 proposal for a documentary and website.
Pueblo Star Journal publishes an in-depth series on the project’s origins, local history, and community impact.
Project Execution
Early 2025
Website launch – The website goes live with core pages: About , Timeline, The Memorial, Community Engagement, and Events.
Social media and digital outreach begin.
Pueblo Star Journal expands coverage, featuring community interviews and historical investigations.
Documentary production begins, capturing community stories and project progress.
Mid-to-Late 2025
Community workshops and storytelling events begin at the site.
Local materials sourced for the Sky Bed and steel monoliths.
Say Their Names, Fly with the Swallows festival is piloted.
Pueblo Star Journal collaborates on multimedia storytelling, including video interviews and historical retrospectives.
2026
Construction phase begins – Fabrication and installation of the Remembering memorial.
Public engagement intensifies with guided tours, interactive exhibits, and cultural performances.
Documentary enters final production stages.
Pueblo Star Journal produces a feature-length article on the installation process and community impact.
Ongoing updates and event announcements on the website.
2027
Official unveiling of Remembering – The memorial is inaugurated with a major public ceremony.
Final documentary released, showcasing the journey of Remembering.
Website evolves into a living archive, housing historical records, personal stories, and multimedia content.
Pueblo Star Journal publishes a special edition, commemorating the completion of Remembering and its significance to the community.
Future & Legacy
2028 & Beyond
Annual Say Their Names, Fly with the Swallows festival becomes a permanent tradition.
Continued educational programming, historical research, and artistic collaborations.
Ongoing maintenance and expansion of community engagement efforts.
Pueblo Star Journal remains an active media partner, providing continued coverage on community reflections, ongoing programming, and future expansions of the project.