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 [SPECIAL EVENTS]
The Museum hosts lectures, tours, receptions, exhibit openings, and more throughout the year. Check back regularly for the up to the minute details.
The Historical Museum coordinates the Fireside Chats in Mountain Village, Cemetery Tours at the Lone Tree Cemetery on the edge of town, an old fashioned 4th of July celebration, a Farmer's Market booth, the Heritage Festival and more.
At right, Uncompahgre Ute tribal member O.
Roland McCook, Sr.
wears a
traditional headress
at the museum's annual July 4th Celebration.
For more information on any of our events,
please contact the museum at 970 728-3344.
[UPCOMING PROGRAMMING]
For more information call 970-728-3344x2.
Thursday, September 9: Cooking with the Tomboy Bride and Chef Bud Thomas. Celebrate the 101 year anniversary of the birth of the Tomboy Bride's daughter: the first child born at the Hospital turned Museum. 12p.m. at the Telluride Historical Museum. Participate as the audience for this live web cooking show and taste high altitude recipes favored by the Tomboy Bride. Suggested donation, $5.
September 10 – 12: Lead to Creede 4x4 Adventure. Let local historian Rudy Davison lead you for two nights and three days of adventure that will include some of the best, most spectacular mining ruins in Colorado, a night of Repertory Theatre in Creede and two night’s in the beautiful and historic Creede, Colorado. Guests are responsible for transportation, lodging, meals and Repertory Theatre tickets. Call 970-728-3344x2. $55/vehicle.
Learn more about this trip!
September 16: Historic Pub Crawl. Discover the colorful history of Telluride's oldest watering holes with drink specials and special guests along the way. End at the historic Sheridan Opera House for singer/songwriter Nathan McEuen's performance.
Limited availability. Reserve today!
$20 for Pub Crawl and beer stein or $30 for Crawl, stein and tickets to the Nathan McEuen show! Meet at the Museum at 5:30p.m.
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[LEAD TO CREEDE 4X4 ADVENTURE DETAILS]
Two nights and three days trip to the Creede Colorado and back.
Return waiver by email or fax to 970-728-6757.
Guide, Rudy Davison.
September 10 – 12: The Telluride Historical Museum presents “Lead to Creede 4x4 Adventure.” Let local historian Rudy Davison lead you for two nights and three days of adventure that will include some of the best, most spectacular mining ruins in Colorado, a night of Repertory Theatre in Creede and two night’s in the beautiful and historic Creede, Colorado. Guests are responsible for transportation, lodging, meals and Repertory Theatre tickets. Call 970-728-3344x2. $55/vehicle.
ITINERARY
Friday, September 10
- 9a.m. leave the Telluride Historical Museum.
- 4WD over Ophir Pass to Silverton. Restroom stop.
- Leave Silverton and 4WD over Stony Pass to Creede.
- Picnic lunch along the way (bring your own lunch).
- Arrival into Creede and check in at your accommodations.
- Group dinner at the Antlers Lodge on the Rio Grande River (outside dining weather permitting).
Saturday, September 11
- Breakfast on your own followed by drive on 17 mile historic Bachelor Loop road to historic mine sites.
- Lunch on your own and the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore Creede.
- Evening dinner at Creede Hotel.
- "Joy of Going Somewhere Definite" at Creede Repertory Theater.
Sunday, September 12
- Breakfast on your own followed by departure over Silver Thread Scenic Hwy 149 to Lake City.
- Stop at Alferd Packer cannibal site and proceed to Cinnamon Pass 4WD road back to Silverton and Ophir 4WD road to Telluride.
A few notes: (1) Participants should have a high clearance 4WD with low range, which can be rented. Provisions can be made for anyone that does not have a 4WD vehicle to take the highway and meet the group in Creede. (2) Having a CB radio or hand held walkie-talkie is good to hear Rudy Davison’s narration, but not necessary. (3) Dinner reservations at the Antlers Lodge and Creede Hotel will be made in advance; participants pay for their own meals. (4) Contact Repertory Theater for tickets, $29 each. (5) Accommodations in Creede are limited. Recommended places to stay: The Blessings Inn; Creede Hotel; The Old Firehouse Restaurant B&B; or camp! Dog Friendly: Bruces' Snowshoe Lodge & Bed & Breakfast. (6) Trip is limited to 10-15 vehicles.
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