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

Jun
2
Fri
11:00 am The Emily Warner Field Aviation ... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
The Emily Warner Field Aviation ... @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum Opens for the Summer @ Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum
The Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum is officially open for the summer! This Free, Family-friendly museum is open all summer every Friday and Saturday from 11AM to 2PM in the historic Rocky Mountain Airlines terminal[...]
5:00 pm Land Conservation & History with... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Land Conservation & History with... @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm
Land Conservation & History with Jeremy Krones @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join us for a presentation by Jeremy Krones, Executive Director of Colorado Headwaters Land Trust. Jeremy will be discussing the Granby Highlands Trails Conservation Easement and how projects like these also protect Grand County History.[...]
Jun
9
Fri
10:00 am Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie Crosby @ Pioneer Village Museum
Kick off the 2023 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[...]
Jun
16
Fri
4:00 pm Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Jun 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lisa Baird Art Reception @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join us for the celebration of local artist Lisa Baird and her exhibit titled, “Local Color.” Meet the artist, see the museum, and enjoy beautiful artwork. Cozens Ranch museum Friday June 16th, 4-6pm Free to[...]
Jun
24
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Rag Rugs @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Rag Rugs @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Jun 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Rag Rugs @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Join Samantha to learn the traditional skill of weaving rugs using scrap fabric! All supplies are included. There will be a variety of loom sizes and fabrics available for you to use. Saturday June 24th[...]

Museum Hours

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

Pioneer Village Museum:
110 E Byers Ave,
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Open Everyday 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 29 – Sept 4, 2023:
Fri & Sat 10am-4pm
Closed in Winter

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

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Our four museums are located between Winter Park & Kremmling.

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