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

Oct
7
Sat
4:00 pm Mining the Miners: Prostitution ... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Mining the Miners: Prostitution ... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Oct 7 @ 4:00 pm
Mining the Miners: Prostitution and Clairvoyants in Colorado's Wild West @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Did you ever wonder WHY women became prostitutes and what their lives were like? Not all women in the Wild West were upstanding, and everyone had to make a living. Join author Randi Samuelson-Brown for[...]
Oct
14
Sat
5:00 pm Doc Susie Comes to Life @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Doc Susie Comes to Life @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm
Doc Susie Comes to Life @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Dr. Susan Anderson or “Doc Susie” as she was called was the first woman doctor in Fraser, CO. She arrived there in 1907 and practiced medicine until 1956. Linda Batlin brings to life the story[...]
Oct
20
Fri
4:00 pm Morganfield & Holway Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Morganfield & Holway Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Morganfield & Holway Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Meet the artists Steve Morganfield and Linda Holway at their art reception. The evening will be filled with art, friends, and light refreshments RSVP is required, rsvp to samantha@grandcountyhistory.org or 970-726-5488  
Oct
21
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join us for a lesson on sewing buttons and make your own button tree or flower to take home! This historic craft is fun for all ages, little fingers may need assistance from adults. $5[...]
Oct
28
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Pioneer Village Museum
Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Pioneer Village Museum
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Pioneer Village Museum
Join us for a lesson on sewing buttons and make your own button tree or flower to take home! This historic craft is fun for all ages, little fingers may need assistance from adults. $5[...]

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
June 2 – August 26, 2023:
Fri & Sat 10am-2pm
* July 1st: 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 970-725-3939
Closed in Winter

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

Visit a Museum Today

Our four museums are located between Winter Park & Kremmling.

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Quilt Trail & Driving Tours

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