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Fireside Chat: Stories of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – at Mountain Village Madeline Hotel

Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO, United States

The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Join Allen C. Harper, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heritage Railways, as he discusses the history of the narrow gauge railroad and its impact on the southwest Colorado.  h came to Norwood […]

FREE

Fireside Chat with Barbara Youngblood | Norwood

The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, Norwood, CO, United States

The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history.  Join Norwood’s Barbara Youngblood and other locals as they tell the story of how a historical stagecoach came to Norwood and the special role it plays in community history.

FREE

Fireside Chat with Rudy Davidson “A Bizarre Murder at the Cashin Mine” | Mountain Village

Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO, United States

The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Rudy Davison presents “A Bizarre Murder at the Cashin Mine.” Unravel the mystery behind a gruesome and mysterious death at this copper mine located in the Southwest area adjacent to Paradox Valley. October […]

FREE

Olde Fashioned Christmas at Schmid Ranch

GPS - Schmid Family Ranch 37.916775, -107.976180

Celebrate the season with this FREE Telluride tradition! Find your Christmas tree, make a wreath, enjoy hot cocoa, go on a sleigh ride, visit with Santa, and more at the Schmid Family Centennial Ranch on Wilson Mesa. Visit with Santa from 1-3pm. Sleigh rides for $5 from noon to 3:30pm. There is a suggested donation […]

The Social – 1990s Craft Cocktails Comeback

Join the Telluride Historical Museum for its second annual winter fundraiser, "The Social: 1990s Craft Cocktail Comeback!" on Saturday, February 24th at 6:30PM. The event will take place at the Ah Haa School for the Arts and all proceeds will benefit THM. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. In its second year, […]

$35

Petroglyphs & Zia Traditions with Peter Pino

Zia leader and Artist, Peter Pino, will give a free lecture at 6 p.m. Wed. May 16th in the Magazine Room of the Wilkinson Public Library on “Petroglyphs and Zia Tradition,” co-sponsored with the The Telluride Institute, Inc. and the Telluride Historical Museum. A former Governor and War Chief of the Pueblo of Zia, Peter […]

FREE

Museum Opens for the Summer Season

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

The Telluride Historical Museum will be opening for the summer season on Monday, June 4th.  Our summer hours will be: Mon-Sat., 11AM-5PM with extended hours on Thursday, until 7PM.  Sundays, 1PM-5PM. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Learn more about the people and events that have made Telluride's history so fascinating.

$10 – $15

Historical Pub Crawl – June 2018

Please join us on Thursday, June 14th for our latest Historical Pub Crawl! The Crawl will kick off at 5:30PM at Oak (across the Gondola Plaza from the Telluride Gondola Station).  Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members.  Tickets include drinks at each of our three establishments (Oak, The Liberty, and the Sheridan) […]

$35 – $40

“Winter is Not Coming: Climate Change in Our Backyard” Annual Exhibit Lecture

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

What if snow stops falling? What can we do to combat climate change? Join us on June 19th as Dr. Adam Chambers, consultant/co-founder of the Pinhead Climate Institute, and Jeff Proteau, VP of Mountain Operation and Planning, Telluride Ski and Golf, discuss how climate change is impacting winter and snow sports in the Telluride region. Guests will […]

Free

HARC Walking Tour

Telluride Museum

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so important?  This is the program for you. The tours will take place the last Friday of each month and will depart from the Museum at 2PM.  […]

Free

Fourth of July at the Museum!

Join us on the 4th for the Museum's traditional Independence Day festivities. Free Museum admission and Root Beer Floats ($5 suggested donation) following the parade. Root beer floats are available while supplies last, the Museum will be open until 5PM. Come celebrate with us!

Free Family Night at the Museum

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Free Family Night at the Museum: Snow Sports in July Monday July 30th | 5:30pm| FREE at the Museum Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum! Experience hands-on stations for all ages focusing on snow sports and snow science. Take away crafts and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes.Fun for […]

FREE

Hike Into History: Ames Hydro Power with Rudy Davison

August 18th,  9am Meeting at the Museum Hike into History: Ames Hydro Power With Rudy Davison This tour will take approximately 5 hours and is a moderate hike combined with driving portions. The tour will be carpooling from the Museum to the Ames Power Plant for a behind the scenes tour. Then we will caravan to […]

$15 – $20

An Evening with Ken Burns: “The Vietnam War”

The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, United States

Join us on Sunday, August 26th for our fifth annual An Evening with Ken Burns event!  This year we will be screening episode 6, "Things Fall Apart", from his ground-breaking documentary, "The Vietnam War". The event will also feature an audience Q&A with Ken Burns and a book and DVD signing presented in conjunction with […]

$5 – $25

Historical Pub Crawl

Join us on Wednesday, September 5th, for the latest in our Historical Pub Crawl series.  This crawl's theme is, "We've Seen It All."  The crawl will visit three local establishments where a guest speaker at each bar will talk about how the Town, it's character and it's characters have changed (or not changed) over the […]

$35 – $40

Fireside Chat with Rudy Davidson “You Should be Dead but Somehow You Managed to Survive” in Mountain Village

Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain Village , United States

The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. “You Should be Dead but Somehow You Managed to Survive” Mining historian Rudy Davison presents a compendium of near mining tragedies in the Telluride area during the twilight of the high grade years […]

FREE

Fireside Chat: Ice Cream Social Show and Tell

The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, Norwood, CO, United States

Bring your treasures or antiques for a show and tell presentation and old-fashioned ice cream tasting followed by a tour of the log cabin museum, or just come for the stories and treats! Interested in showcasing your artifact? RSVP for a presentation space with Barbara at 970-708-8245 or barbaray_45@hotmail.com Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats […]

Free
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Fireside Chat: Norwood’s Pioneers, a Cemetery Tour

Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, Norwood, CO, United States

Meet at the Cemetery and join Norwood’s Barbara Youngblood to hear stories of the people buried in Norwood’s cemetery and the special role it plays in community history. Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats are a series of weekly lectures held in the “Living Room” at the Madeline Hotel and Residences in Mountain Village as […]

Free

HARC Walking Tour

Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so important or what it is that the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) does? Join along on this FREE tour to find out! HARC, in partnership with the Telluride Historical Museum, will be offering these hour long […]

Free

Fireside Chat: The History of Climbing in the San Juans

Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain Village , United States

Ridgway’s Pete Davis presents the history of climbing in the San Juans spanning over 150 years including tales of explorers, miners, cowboys and more recently, some of the greatest climbers the modern world has ever known. Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats are a series of weekly lectures held in the “Living Room” at the […]

Free

Fireside Chat: The History of Climbing in the San Juans- Norwood

The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, Norwood, CO, United States

This Fireside Chat will be held in Norwood... Ridgway’s Pete Davis presents the history of climbing in the San Juans spanning over 150 years including tales of explorers, miners, cowboys and more recently, some of the greatest climbers the modern world has ever known. Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats are a series of weekly […]

Free
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Indigenous Peoples Day

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

The Telluride Historical Museum has partnered with San Miguel County and the Telluride Institute to produce a celebration for Indigenous People's Day. This year's weekend is the biggest ever with a slew of events starting Friday. Here at the Museum, we'll be hosting two events on October 6th. 3:00 p.m. | Roundtable Discussion with Regina […]

Free

Roundtable with Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk

Telluride Museum

Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk of Towaoc, former co-chair of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition and past Ute Mountain Ute Tribal councilmember, will hold a roundtable at the Telluride Historical Museum on any and all Ute and Native-American subjects of concern to local citizens. Audience members are encouraged to join in the discussions. About Regina: Ms. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk […]

Free

Glade Hadden on Colorado’s Eagle Rock Shelter and 13,000 years of Living Well on the Western Slope

Telluride Museum

Eagle Rockshelter and 13,000 Years of Living Well on the Western Slope. Along with the Telluride Institute, the Telluride Historical Museum is co-hosting retired BLM archaeologist Glade Hadden of Delta, Colorado. Hadden uncovered the Eagle Rockshelter on the Gunnison River in Delta County, the oldest archaeological site in Colorado. The site uncovered artifacts to demonstrate […]

Free

Pay What You Want Day

Telluride Museum

For our last day open of the summer we are offering all patrons to pay what they want for admission! We'll be open from 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. and anyone visiting can choose their own admission price. After that we'll close our doors for fall and will re-open December 4th. (But come see us for our Haunted […]

Haunted Hospital

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Halloween Night - Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 Adults $5 students Bring your courage for a haunted journey through Telluride’s former hospital!                                          

$5 – $10

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Ski Into History

Telluride Ski Resort 565 Mountain Village Bvld., Telluride, CO, United States

Hit the slopes with local storyteller Ashley Boling as he recounts Telluride’s past. The two hour tour across the Telluride Ski Resort will give a general overview of our region’s history from mining to skiing and will cover terrain that is mild to moderate. Tickets are $40 or $30 for members. While open to beginners, […]

$30 – $40

Member Event! Talk with Rudy Davison

Franz Klammer Lodge Mountain Village, Colorado, United States

Open to Telluride Historical Museum Members and Franz Klammer guests & owners Join THM board member, local historian, walking encyclopedia Rudy Davison for a compendium of near mining tragedies in the Telluride area during the twilight of the high grade years between 1908-1912. Your second and last chance to see this special presentation! Museum members can […]

Free

Bill and Todd’s Excellent Ames Adventure

Ames, CO Ames, CO, United States

Bill and Todd of Mountain Trip have partnered with the Telluride Historical Museum for an action packed day of history and ice climbing in Ames. It’s the next best thing to a time machine…start off the adventure with a special behind the scenes tour of the Ames Power Plant. In 1891, this power plant was […]

Closed for Off-Season

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

The Telluride Historical Museum is currently closed while we build for our upcoming annual exhibit. Staff will be at the Museum working on other projects for the summer including some wonderful programming and insightful events. Stay tuned for those announcements. In the meantime... If you are in dire need of visiting the Museum you can […]

Root Beer Floats for July 4th!

After the parade head up North Fir street to enjoy some old fashion root beer floats at the Telluride Historical Museum. All proceeds benefit the Telluride Historical Museum.

June 3rd, 2019: First Day Open of Summer!

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

The Telluride Historical Museum will open for the summer on Monday, June 3rd. Our summer hours will be: *Open seven days a week* Sunday 1-5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday open until 7:00 p.m. and FREE FOR LOCALS

Exclusive First Look Reception for Premier Members & Donors

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Supporters and Museum Premier Members (Silver and up) will get a sneak peak of the Telluride Historical Museum's newly installed annual exhibit, If These Walls Could Talk: Preservation & Change

New Exhibit Opening Reception

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Join us to celebrate the opening of our new annual exhibit. There will be finger food and drinks.

HARC! A Free tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

Free

Preservation Roundtable

Join the Telluride Historical Museum, HARC, and the San Miguel County Historical Commission for an evening of lively discussion.  Executive Director Kiernan Lannon moderates a roundtable with the region’s historic preservation bodies.  Learn what each commission does (and does not) do, the challenges of historic preservation, and the process of trying to save Telluride’s built […]

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

HARC! A Free Tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

July 4th Festivities at the Museum

It wouldn’t be the Fourth in Telluride without the Museum’s annual tradition… All day long the Telluride Historical Museum will be offering free admission. Donations are greatly appreciated. Beginning after the parade we will once again be doing our Root Beer Fundraiser. $5 for a Smuggler Union Restaurant and Brewery root beer float. New this […]

Tomboy Bride Fest

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of quintessential Telluride reading, Tomboy Bride, with readings, refreshments and Tomboy Bride’s Grandson, Rob Walton as well as award-winning Colorado author and Tomboy Bride Foreword writer Pam Houston. You will also be able to purchase a cop of the new 50th Anniversary Edition of the book which includes a new foreward […]

Hike Into History: Arboyglyphs with John Sir Jesse

Arboyglyphs are the carved markings seen on trees across the Telluride region. Hike into History  with the Telluride Historical Museum and John Sir Jesse to learn about these unique markings.

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

HARC! A Free Tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

FREE Family Night!

Experience hands-on stations focusing on building and construction activities. Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum. Take away crafts and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes. Fun for all ages! In partnership with the Wilkinson Public Library. 

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

HARC! A Free tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

Free

Feasting on History

For this year’s Feasting on History we will be hosting a brunch! Space is limited. If you are interested in attending this invite-only event please send an email to pepper@telluridemuseum.org or purchase tickets here.

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15
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Hike Into History: Ophir Waterfall Canyon

Hike Into History: Ophir Waterfall Canyon We are partnering with Mountain Trip for our second Hike Into History of the summer! Mountain Trip Program Coordinator and Ophir Resident, Kaylee Walden, will explore routes off of Waterfall Canyon including mining history, unique Ophir history, and local flora and fauna. This is a strenuous hike and will […]

$15 – $20

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15
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An Evening with Ken Burns

The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride, United States

For the sixth year, the Telluride Historical Museum will present An Evening with Ken Burns. This year’s screening will be Episode 5: The Rising Road from the PBS television documentary miniseries, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Purchase Tickets Here

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

HARC! A Free Tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

HARC! A Free tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

Free
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Remembrance Day: A Celebration of Life and History

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

The Telluride Historical Museum in partnership with the Lone Tree Cemetery Board is hosting Remembrance Day, an immersive evening of storytelling to celebrate Lone Tree Cemetery and notable Telluride residents interred within this historic and essential landmark. Guests, visitors, and cemetery supporters will have the chance to interact with historical characters to learn the fascinating […]

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

Lone Tree Cemetery Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.

$10 – $15
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Fireside Chat

Oliver House, Norwood CO

September 18th 5:30-6:30, Oliver House in Norwood In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Remembering the CCC Come reminisce and learn about Norwood’s Civilian Conservation Corp which was located at the current Norwood Fairgrounds from 1931-1941. View newly discovered historic photos and share your stories of this influential time of our community.

Free

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

Fireside Chat

Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain Village , United States

September 19th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Bob Mather, Historic Preservation Architect “Rehabilitation & Adaptive Use of the Calkins High School in Cortez Co.” Join Historic […]

Free

Lone Tree Cemetery Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.

$10 – $15

Hike Into History: Stillwell Tunnel

This tour will take approximately 5 hours and is a strenuous hike. Participants will meet at the museum. This hike will turn off the Liberty Bell trail to explore the area around the Stillwell tunnel mining site uncovering both its historical and modern contributions to town. The hike will take approximately 5 hours and is […]

Fireside Chat

Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, Norwood, CO, United States

September 25th 5:30-6:30, at the Norwood Cemetery (rain or shine)  Norwood’s Pioneers: a Cemetery Tour with Barbara Youngblood and other local families  Explore Norwood’s cemetery and hear local stories of the area’s founding families from their descendants.

Free

Historical Walking Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]

$10 – $15

Fireside Chat

Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, Norwood, CO, United States

September 26th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Photographer Ingrid Lundahl : “Telluride: The Outlaw Spirit of a Colorado Town” Experience the outlaw spirit of Telluride in […]

Free

HARC! A Free Tour

The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]

Lone Tree Cemetery Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.

$10 – $15

Fireside Chat

Oliver House, Norwood CO

October 2nd, 5:30-6:30 Oliver House, Norwood CO  In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Don Paulson “Abandoned Mining Sites, Stories from the Past” Join Don Paulson of the Ouray County Historical Society to discover secrets at abandoned mining sites. Learn how to carefully identify the past lives of these once bustling places.

Free

Fireside Chat

Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain Village , United States

October 3rd 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Don Paulson “Abandoned Mining Sites, Stories from the Past” Join Don Paulson of the Ouray County Historical Society to […]

Free

Lamplight Cemetery Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.

$15 – $20

Lamplight Lone Tree Cemetery Tour

Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride, CO, United States

This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum’s Director of Programs and Exhibits, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here. Meet for the tour […]

$15 – $20
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Halloween on the Hill

Telluride Museum

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 31st for Halloween on the Hill. The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. where every house on N. Fir will have a Halloween Host passing out candy. At 7 o’clock the Haunted Hospital will open its doors for all of those who dare to enter. All ages are encouraged to […]

$5 – $10

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Olde Fashioned Christmas

Schmid Family Ranch 4553 County Road 60M, Telluride, United States

Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Telluride Historical Museum at Schmid Family Ranch. Crafts, sleigh rides, bonfire, and SANTA!

Free admission

Victorian Valentines at the Library

Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO, United States

Craft Victorian inspired Valentines with the Museum.

Free

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POSTPONED: The ’70s Shindig

Ah Haa School for the Arts 300 S Townsend St., Telluride, CO, United States

With the health and wellbeing of the community in mind, we have decided to postpone The ‘70s Shindig. While this decision does not come lightly we believe it is the right and responsible action to take in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak. The health and safety of our community and supporters is of utmost […]

$30

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Genealogy & Family History 101 (Online Workshop)

Online

Genealogy can go so much further than just names and dates! Dig deeper with the Telluride Historical Museum and find out personal details and stories about your ancestors as individuals. May 27th from 5:30-6:30 on Zoom preregistration required. Explore online resources to create your family tree, dig deeper into your genealogy, and discover new stories […]

FREE

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Summer Re-opening

We are planning on re-opening for summer July 1, 2020. In the meantime, stay engaged with us through our social media channels! Facebook: @telluridehistoricalmuseum Instagram: @telluridemuseum

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]

NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour

Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, Telluride

Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!

$10 – $15

Historical Walking Tour

Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique. Ashley has been giving engaging historical walking tours of Telluride for more than 20 years and his innate enthusiasm for history […]