Tina Cox, A Tale of Two Greenstones

Join us for an engaging and educational program addressing a largely forgotten but highly significant chapter of Manitou Springs history. Colorado Spring Mineralogical Society member Tina Cox will explain how her experience in learning about metamorphic greenstone in Alaska ultimately led her to discover Manitou Greenstone – a unique stone found exclusively in a small section of Manitou Springs which played a huge role in the building of that town. Learn the history and geology of the stone that was used to build Miramont Castle, the Manitou post office and dozens of other notable structures throughout both Manitou and Colorado Springs.

Both rock hounds and history buffs are bound to enjoy this intriguing presentation. You’ll be shocked to discover the history that has been hidden in plain view since the late 1800’s.

Lecturer Biography: While Tina’s academic and professional background is in space and missile systems engineering rather than geology, she has been passionate about rocks since childhood. While this hobby was put on hold for many years of working and raising a family, semi-retirement brought her the time to get involved with the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society and reignite her old passion.

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