Historic artifacts connected to U.S. Army Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike will be displayed at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center June 12-August 10 as part of the America 250-Colorado 150 commemoration. The exhibit includes Pike’s original field notebook, a sword owned by Pike and his 1810 commission as a lieutenant colonel signed by President James Madison.  Pikes Peak Highway uphill gates are open daily from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with entry allowed until 6 p.m. The Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, 101 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, is open until 7 p.m. Admission fees apply. For tickets, visit DrivePikesPeak.com. For more information call 719-385-5990.

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