Telluride Historical Museum announces winter schedule

02 Nov Telluride Historical Museum announces winter schedule

(Above is a trailer of one of the locally made historic documentaries about Telluride. Learn more about the region's history at the Telluride Historical Museum.)

Telluride Historical Museum is pleased to announce the fun events planned for this winter. How about “History & Hamburgers?” Make it a date! Visit the Telluride Historical Museum any Thursday, Local’s Day, and in addition to free admission, receive a sweet deal at a local restaurant. The Museum is open late, 'til 7p.m., on Thursdays. The food specials will vary.

Don’t miss the Telluride Historical Museum’s winter exhibit, “The 1970’s: Makin’ it Work,” an exploration of the transitional decade that saw the birth of a ski resort and the death of mining. And December is Noel Month at the Telluride Historical Museum. Visit the Museum store, play Savings Roulette and find 10-50 percent off historical images, stocking stuffers, books, mugs and more.

Check out these other winter events:

Saturday, December 11: The Telluride Historical Museum presents, “An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Schmid Ranch.” 1– 5 p.m. Sleigh rides, wreaths, tree cutting, cowboy coffee, Santa Claus and more! For info or directions to Schmid Ranch, visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Wednesday, December 29: The Telluride Historical Museum and Capella present, “From Bust to Boom,” with Johnnie Stevens, an intimate telling of Telluride’s transition from a busted mining town to a booming ski resort. 5:30p.m. at Capella. For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, January 20: The Telluride Historical Museum presents a screening of Scrapple plus Q&A with Chris Hanson. 8:30p.m. Tickets are $10 but seating is limited.  Reserve today! For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, January 27: The Telluride Historical Museum presents a special “Historic Pub Crawl,” celebrating the transitional 1970’s. Discover the history of some Telluride’s watering holes from the era with drink specials and special guests along the way. 5:30p.m. Reserve your spot! For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Wednesday, February 16 The Telluride Historical Museum and Capella present, “From Bust to Boom,” with Johnnie Stevens an intimate telling of Telluride’s transition from a busted mining town to a booming ski resort. 5:30p.m. at Capella. For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Wednesday, February 23: The Telluride Historical Museum and Capella present, “From Bust to Boom,” with Johnnie Stevens, an intimate telling of Telluride’s transition from a busted mining town to a booming ski resort. 5:30p.m. at  Capella. For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, February 24: The Telluride Historical Museum presents “Healthcare in 70’s: Makin’ it Work” a panel discussion on the unorthodox practices during a transitional decade. 6p.m. at the Museum. For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, March 10: The Telluride Historical Museum presents “The 1970’s: Makin’ it Work” panel discussion spanning a variety of 1970’s themes. 6p.m. at the Museum. For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, March 24: The Telluride Historical Museum presents a “Historic Pub Crawl.” Discover the history of some of Telluride’s oldest watering holes with drink specials and special guests along the way. 5:30p.m. Reserve your spot! For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2.

Thursday, June 2: The Telluride Historical Museum hosts their summer exhibit opening! For more info visit the Museum online or call 970-728-3344×2