Willoughby: May Pole dances

Willoughby: May Pole dances

In my family photo collection, I have a copy of the photo you see in this edition taken by John Bowman. It has always intrigued me. I thought it was maybe something unique to Aspen, but, until recently, I had not bothered to research it. What I learned increased my fascination, however. May Pole (often spelled Maypole) dances were common in Aspen for many years. They were often in connection with May Day and were popular anticipated events. May …