The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced that the Telluride Historical Museum’s 2014 exhibit Voices of Wartime: Telluride During WWII was selected as a 70th annual Leadership in History Award winner, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation...
June is busting out all over at the Telluride Historical Museum, as follows: FREE Swing Dance Lessons! Tuesday June 3, 6-7:30pm at the Sheridan Opera House Join locals Laura and Lance Colbert for two FREE laid back beginner swing dance classes. Pick up some new moves just in...
In the run up to Telluride’s jam-packed summer season, • Family Field Day Trip - Museum of the Mountain West Saturday, May 17 9:00am - 3:30pm $10/$5 for kids 6-15 Bring the kids for this exciting glimpse into 19th century Colorado at the Museum...
Family Field Trip to Ute Indian Museum in Montrose Saturday, April 26, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. [caption id="attachment_39997" align="aligncenter" width="376"] Image from Telluride Museum archives[/caption] Gather the family for a day at the Ute Museum in Montrose, enjoy a guided tour and dig into Ute history with hands-on...
The month of March was named after the Roman god of war. During the month, winter ends and spring begins. The birthstone for March is the aquamarine. Its zodiac signs are Pisces (February 19 – March 20) and Aries (March 21 – April 19). And...
[caption id="attachment_37870" align="alignright" width="300"] Lizard Head Peak from San Juan Basin[/caption] One down. Eleven to go. And the Telluride Historical Museum keeps up the pace this month. See below for what is happening in February. Victorian Valentines: Tuesday, February 11, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Come with a song in...
Support the Telluride Historical Museum’s education programs at Saloon Night at the Bean Bar, January 30, 7-10 p.m. Museum History: The Telluride Historical Museum played a significant role in town from Telluride’s early years. Built in 1896 to serve as the community’s hospital, the Museum’s iconic building sits at the...
[caption id="attachment_37023" align="alignright" width="238"] Alta Lakes[/caption] As we head into the New Year, the Telluride Historical Museum is not missing a beat with on-mountain as well as in-house happenings such as: Ski Into History. Every Friday, January 3 – March 28. 10 a.m. – noon. Tour the...
Halloween, that fun-filled ghoulish holiday, is fast approaching. To celebrate the occasion, the Telluride Historical Museum has several tricks (and treats) up its sleeve. Join in the fun throughout October: Haunted History is a series of spooky events that take place on Thursday and weekends. Everything...
Thursday event features special guest Billy "Senior" Mahoney In 2011, the Telluride Historical Museum opened "Hard Rocks, Rough Lives," an interactive outdoor exhibit exploring mining history in the San Juans. That same year, Billy "Senior" Mahoney was designated "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" by the Telluride...
