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

Apr
15
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Dip Candles @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Apr 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Dip Candles @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Learn to make your own dip candle! All supplies included for 2 candles. $5 Members, $10 Non-members Recommended age 8+ Please RSVP for supplies! RSVP to samantha@grandcountyhistory.org
Apr
22
Sat
4:00 pm Museum After Dark: Members Only! @ Pioneer Village Museum
Museum After Dark: Members Only! @ Pioneer Village Museum
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Museum After Dark: Members Only! @ Pioneer Village Museum
An exclusive, Members Only, behind the scenes look at GCHA archives and collection with Curator Erica. Each Museum After Dark event will feature a new selection of artifacts & items from our collection that are[...]
May
13
Sat
8:00 am GCHA Information & Book Table @ Middle Park High School
GCHA Information & Book Table @ Middle Park High School
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
GCHA hosts information and book table Saturday May 13, 2023 8 to 11AM at Mountain Parks Electric Annual meeting at Middle Park High School in Granby.
May
20
Sat
8:54 pm Meet Martha Maxwell: Costumed In... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Meet Martha Maxwell: Costumed In... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 20 @ 8:54 pm
Meet Martha Maxwell: Costumed Interpretation @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Meet Martha Maxwell – Pioneer Naturalist Nicknamed the “Colorado huntress” in the mid-nineteenth century, Martha Maxwell was Colorado’s first taxidermist. This shy, petite woman made a major impact on natural history as we know it[...]
May
27
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Learn how to make decorative cloth from the natural dyes in flowers! All supplies included! $5 for members, $10 for non-members RSVP to samantha@grandcountyhistory.org

Museum Hours

Cozens Ranch Museum:
77849 US-40, Winter Park, CO
Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm

Pioneer Village Museum:
110 E Byers Ave,
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm

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
May 30 – Sept 5, 2022:
Fri & Sat 10am-4pm
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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