Join us in celebrating Indigenous History month with a presentation from GCHA staff on the history of Indigenous peoples in Grand County. This presentation will focus on the history of Paleo-Indians and the Ute people. October 25th at Pioneer Village at 2pm Suggested Donation: $5GCHA Members are FREE
Join us in February for our Virtual Book Study! The book we will be discussing is “Maggie by my Side” by Lulita Crawford Pritchett. If you do not own this book you can purchase a copy in the museum giftshops, and members get 10% off! February 9th6:30PM Meeting info:Video call link: meet.google.com/jri-wovn-ryk Join by phone(US) +1 […]
Join us at Cozens Ranch for a history talk on the origins of giving Valentine’s. Afterwards make your own Valentine’s & enjoy light refreshments! Cozens Ranch Museum2-4PM$5 Registration Fee can be paid at the door.We ask that you RSVP to samantha@grandcountyhistory.org so that we can gather supplies
Join us in April for our Virtual Book Study! This month we are reading GCHA journal, “1859-1950: Skiing in Middle Park”Before Winter Park became a destination, locals were launching off ski jumps in Hot Sulphur; join to discuss the origins of skiing. If you do not own this book you can purchase a copy in […]
Join us as we welcome Brad Swartzwelter, retired conductor of the legendary Colorado Ski Train, for an inside look at one of the state’s most iconic rail experiences. Since its first run in 1940, the Ski Train, now known as the Winter Park Express, has carried generations of skiers through the mountains, weathering decades of […]
Step back in time for an afternoon of tea, treats, and tradition. Enjoy classic refreshments of tea and finger foods, learn Victorian etiquette, create a tussy mussy bouquet or calling cards, and take part in lighthearted parlor games. May 15th, 1-4pmCozens Ranch Museum$25 GCHA members, $35 non-members Register at: gchaonline.square.site Registration is required and includes […]
Before homesteaders and towns took root, the first pioneers of Grand County mapped the unknown and gave names to the landscape we know today. Join Grand County surveyor, Warren Ward, for a fascinating look at these early mapmakers. With a career spanning over five decades in Grand County, Warren brings a unique insight into how […]
The roads, routes, & challenges that opened Grand County to the world. Before paved highways, reaching Grand County was an adventure. Join Samantha as she explores the historic routes that brought people into the county, from mountain passes & wagon roads to stagecoach lines & early highways, & discover how these journeys shaped Grand County. […]
What is Section 106, and what could proposed changes to the process mean for historic places in our communities? Join the Grand County Historical Association and the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA) for an informative presentation about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and proposed changes to the federal regulations that guide […]
Join Curator and Archivist Amanda Purcell-Rock for coffee, light bites, and a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s collections. Discover how artifacts journey from donation to display and explore a few fascinating treasures along the way. OCTOBER 24TH • 11 AMPIONEER VILLAGE • FREE