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 at Pioneer Village Museum to learn to paint candles using colored wax. All supplies included to decorate 2 candles per person. April 11th, 2-4pm $10: GCHA Members or $15: non-members Register at: gchaonline.square.site Registration is required and non-refundable as fees are […]
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 […]
In May the Cozens Ranch Gallery will welcome local artist Sandy White and her “Grand to Grand” art show! This exhibit will feature oil and water color paintings of rivers that flow from the headwaters of Grand County, Colorado, all the way to the depths of the Grand Canyon. We welcome to meet Sandy at […]
What lies beneath Lake Granby? Discover the forgotten town of Monarch, early dude ranches, and the lives forever changed when rising waters covered a once-thriving landscape in Grand County. Presented by: Samantha Davis, Programming & Education Manager, Grand County Historical Association FUNDRAISER BENEFITS: Grand County Historical Association. 20% of proceeds will go to GCHA --------- […]
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 […]
The Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum is kicking off its summer season May 29th! The museum will be open Fridays & Saturdays from May 29-August 29th Special Hours:June 6th: 10am-3pmJuly 3rd: 8am-2pmJuly 4th: Closed
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 […]
June 6, 2026 marks 50 years of history. Denver native Emily Warner broke barriers in 1973 as the first female pilot hired by a U.S. commercial airline; Frontier Airlines. Three years later, she became the first female airline captain in U.S. aviation history. Her impact reached right here in Grand County, helping establish Rocky Mountain […]
In June, the Cozens Ranch Gallery will welcome Colorado-based artist Tammy Meeske and her collection inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains. Featuring expressive paintings of moose, fox, aspen groves, and quiet mountain scenes, her work captures the beauty, solitude, and spirit of the mountains. We invite you to meet Tammy at […]