Welcome to Grand County Historical Association!

Grand County Historical Association (GCHA) operates four museums located in Grand County, Colorado: the Cozens Ranch Museum, the Emily Warner Field and Aviation Museum, Heritage Park, and Pioneer Village.

Established in 1974 following in the footsteps of the Grand County Pioneer Society, GCHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to bring together people interested in history and to preserve the history, historical artifacts, and historical buildings in Grand County.

 

 

Featured Events

GCHA hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from exhibit openings, author talks, history treks, kids programs, special museum events and fundraisers like the annual Taste of History.

Be sure to subscribe to our Email Newsletter to get the latest updates about what’s happening. Visit the Events page for a complete listing of scheduled events. 

 

 

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Events

Sep
19
Fri
10:00 am Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
A selection of quilts featuring historic sites of Grand County will be on display at Cozens Ranch September 19th-21st. These quilts were made by members of Peaks ‘n Pines as part of the President’s Challenge[...]
Sep
20
Sat
10:00 am Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
A selection of quilts featuring historic sites of Grand County will be on display at Cozens Ranch September 19th-21st. These quilts were made by members of Peaks ‘n Pines as part of the President’s Challenge[...]
4:00 pm Quilts of Historic Sites Communi... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Quilts of Historic Sites Communi... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Quilts of Historic Sites Community Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Meet the Peaks ‘n Pines quilters who have created these one of kind quilts which showcase historic sites around Grand County & enjoy light refreshments on September 20th from 4-6pm. This is a FREE community[...]
Sep
21
Sun
10:00 am Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quilt Display: Historic Sites @ Cozens Ranch Museum
A selection of quilts featuring historic sites of Grand County will be on display at Cozens Ranch September 19th-21st. These quilts were made by members of Peaks ‘n Pines as part of the President’s Challenge[...]
Oct
3
Fri
1:30 pm Book Signing with Author Jim Yust @ Big Shooters Coffee
Book Signing with Author Jim Yust @ Big Shooters Coffee
Oct 3 @ 1:30 pm
Book Signing with Author Jim Yust @ Big Shooters Coffee
Join us for a book signing with local author J.E. “Jim” Yust on Friday, October 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at Big Shooters Coffee in Kremmling. Celebrate the release of the Second Edition of Gore Canyon,[...]

Museum Hours

Cozens Ranch Museum:
77849 US-40, Winter Park, CO
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10-4, closed Mon-Tuesday

Pioneer Village Museum:
110 E Byers Ave,
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10-4, closed Mon-Tuesday

Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum:
1023 Co Rd 610, Granby, CO
May 30 thru August 30, 2025:
Fri & Sat 11am-2pm
* July 4th: closed
* July 5th: 8am-11am
Can open by appointment
Closed in Winter

Heritage Park Museum:
111 N. 4th St, Kremmling, CO
TBA – Sept 4, 2023:
Fri & Sat 10am-4pm
*Please call to confirm hours 970-725-6009
Closed in Winter

>> Visit the Museums page for info, directions & contact

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Our four museums are located between Winter Park & Kremmling.

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Quilt Trail & Driving Tours

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