Grand County Colorado History
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The Grand County Historical Association (GCHA) was founded in 1974 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to bring together people interested in history and to preserve the history, historical artifacts, and historical buildings in Grand County, Colorado. GCHA operates three historical museums. http://www.grandcountymuseum.com/index.html
The Grand Lake Area Historical Society (GLHS) was formed in 1973 to preserve and protect the only remaining log hotel built in Grand Lake prior to 1900. This nonprofit organization maintains the Kauffman House Museum -- built in 1892 and operated as a hotel until 1946 by the Kauffman family. http://www.kauffmanhouse.org/
The Moffat Road Railroad Museum is still in the process of funding the building expenses. The museum will be an 8,000 sq. ft. building to house the "Moffat Road" Model Railroad - the Grand County Model Railroad Club’s display of the Denver & Northwestern Pacific R.R. from Denver, Colorado to Craig, Colorado circa: 1905 thru 1960’s. The museum will be built and operated by the Grand County Model Railroad Club, a 501(c)(3) Colorado not-for-profit corporation. http://www.moffatroadrailroadmuseum.org/
The Grand County Characters are dedicated to the accurate portrayal of Grand County and Colorado history, presenting educational and entertaining programs for community and private events. http://www.grandcountycharacters.org/index.htm