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
12
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Dip Candles a... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles a... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles at Cozens Ranch @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Learn to make your own dip candle! All supplies included for 2 candles. $5 Members, $10 Non-members Recommended age 8+ Pre-registration is required! You can register online using the ticket link or in person at[...]
Oct
13
Sun
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Dip Candles a... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles a... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles at Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Village Museum
Learn to make your own dip candle! All supplies included for 2 candles. $5 Members, $10 Non-members Recommended age 8+ Pre-registration is required! You can register online using the ticket link or in person at[...]
Oct
19
Sat
5:30 pm Open House at Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Village Museum
Open House at Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Village Museum
Oct 19 @ 5:30 pm
Open House at Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Village Museum
Open House Pioneer Village Museum October 19th 5:30pm We invite you Spend an evening with GCHA, take a tour of Pioneer Village Museum and participate in discussion on creative ways to improve the museum and foster[...]
Oct
27
Sun
1:00 pm Candy & Crafts: Trick or Treatin... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Candy & Crafts: Trick or Treatin... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Candy & Crafts: Trick or Treating at Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Village Museum
Happy Halloween! Celebrate the spooky season at Pioneer Village Museum in Hot Sulphur Springs. Trick or treat around the museum grounds and make a Halloween themed craft before heading out to see the town parade[...]
Nov
16
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Button Sewing @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Nov 16 @ 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[...]

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.

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Quilt Trail & Driving Tours

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