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

Dec
7
Sat
4:00 pm Pem Dunn Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Pem Dunn Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pem Dunn Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join in celebrating December’s local artist, Pem Dunn, at his opening reception. This is the perfect opportunity to view his amazing oil paintings (and take one home), talk with Pem, and enjoy light refreshments! This[...]
Dec
10
Tue
all-day Colorado Gives Day!
Colorado Gives Day!
Dec 10 all-day
Colorado Gives Day!
Join is Colorado’s largest day of giving! As you think about where to give your end of year donations, we ask that you consider giving to GCHA this giving season. For 50 years GCHA has[...]
Dec
14
Sat
11:30 am Holiday Happenings with Santa @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Holiday Happenings with Santa @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Dec 14 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Holiday Happenings with Santa @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join us at Cozens Ranch for our annual Holiday Happenings with Santa! As always there will be cookie decorating, holiday keepsake making, a chance to sit with Santa, and of course visit the museum! This[...]
Mar
8
Sat
all-day Emily Warner & Women Airline Pil... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
Emily Warner & Women Airline Pil... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
Mar 8 all-day
March 8th: Celebrate Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day Join us every year on March 8th for an annual celebration to honor Emily Warner and women pilots in history! Emily Warner is America’s Pioneer[...]
Mar
8
Sun
all-day Emily Warner & Women Airline Pil... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
Emily Warner & Women Airline Pil... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
Mar 8 – Mar 9 all-day
March 8th: Celebrate Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day Join us every year on March 8th for an annual celebration to honor Emily Warner and women pilots in history! Emily Warner is America’s Pioneer[...]

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 31 thru August 31, 2024:
Fri & Sat 11am-2pm
* July 6th: 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

Visit a Museum Today

Our four museums are located between Winter Park & Kremmling.

Donate to Grand County's History

Help support GCHA preserve & promote local history by donating.

Quilt Trail & Driving Tours

Experience the rich history of Grand County through local tours and more.