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

Mar
23
Sat
5:00 pm Museum After Dark: Members Only @ Pioneer Village Museum
Museum After Dark: Members Only @ Pioneer Village Museum
Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
Museum After Dark: Members Only @ Pioneer Village Museum
GCHA Members are invited for an evening of drinks, appetizers, and a discussion on early medicine. Saturday march 23rd 5pm Pioneer Village Museum RSVP to samantha@grandcountyhistory.org or call 970-725-6009 This event is for current GCHA[...]
Apr
13
Sat
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Cozens Ranch Museum
Learn to make your own doll from corn husks, a common craft for pioneer children. All supplies are included and all ages welcome! RSVP Required as space is limited! April 13th from 2-4pm Cozens Ranch[...]
Apr
14
Sun
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Pioneer Village Museum
Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Pioneer Village Museum
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Corn Husk Dolls @ Pioneer Village Museum
Learn to make your own doll from corn husks, a common craft for pioneer children. All supplies are included and all ages welcome! RSVP Required as space is limited! April 14th from 2-4pm Pioneer Village[...]
May
26
Sun
2:00 pm Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Pioneer Village Museum
Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Pioneer Village Museum
May 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historic Crafting: Flower Pounding @ Pioneer Village Museum
Make decorative cloth from the natural dyes in flowers! All supplies included! $5 members / $10 non-members Registration is required Register online at: gchaonline.square.site or at the museums. For questions please email samantha@grandcountyhistory.org
Jun
7
Fri
9:45 am Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie C... @ Pioneer Village Museum
Jun 7 @ 9:45 am
Botany Trek with Mike & Leslie Crosby @ Pioneer Village Museum
Kick off the 2024 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[...]

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
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
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

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Our four museums are located between Winter Park & Kremmling.

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