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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

May
9
Fri
2:00 pm The Language of Flowers: History... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
The Language of Flowers: History... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Language of Flowers: History Chat & Craft @ Cozens Ranch Museum
In the 1800s giving flowers was a language of it’s own. Join Samantha for a presentation on the secret historic language. Following the presentation you can make your own Tussy Mussy, a May Day tradition[...]
May
10
Sat
10:00 am “Composition & Values” Painting ... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
“Composition & Values” Painting ... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
"Composition & Values" Painting Workshop with Pem Dunn @ Cozens Ranch Museum
A 1 day painting workshop for intermediate artists with Pem Dunn, award winning Plein Air artist. Cozens Ranch Museum, Fraser, CO May 10th 10-12pm $45 registration fee Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies[...]
May
17
Sat
2:00 pm Dark Footprints: True Crime Stor... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Dark Footprints: True Crime Stor... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 17 @ 2:00 pm
Dark Footprints: True Crime Stories of Grand County @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join us for the debut of our Dark Footprints series. Over the course of the year we will be sharing the lesser known history stories from our past. Join GCHA staff as they share just[...]
May
24
Sat
4:00 pm Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
The Cozens Ranch Museum Gallery features artwork by local artist Lisa Baird. This exhibit, “Local Color” will be a collection of oil paintings featuring locations, scenes, & landscapes you’re sure to recognize from around Grand[...]
Jun
6
Fri
9:45 am Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Jun 6 @ 9:45 am
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie Crosby @ Pioneer Village Museum
Kick off the 2025 Hot Sulphur Days Celebration with a Botany Trek along the Parshall Divide with Mike & Leslie Crosby! Join us for a morning of identifying and discussing a variety of flora along[...]

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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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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.