History

"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens,” former First Lady Michelle Obama. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s...

The following is a letter written to the general public by the staff and board of the Telluride Museum in support of Ballot Issue 5A. Not supporting this initiative would put the historic site known as the Lone Tree Cemetery – hold me down – in a...

This year, 2016, the Telluride Historical Museum celebrates 50 years in operation. Scroll down to find out what is going on at the Museum before its close. Tickets for remaining events can be purchased by phone, 970-728-3344, online here or at the Museum, top of Fir Street. Museum reopens December...

A funny thing happened on our way to view porn – 16th and 17th century-style eye-poppers. Never made it to a show at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, 28 paintings of bodacious goddesses and nymphs, heroines and victims, most sporting heaving breasts and generous thighs, all painted by the A-team of late Renaissance/early Baroque,...

Days before the 43rd Telluride Film Festival officially begins, Telluride residents and visitors get a chance to meet award-winning documentary film producer and director Ken Burns. “An Evening with Ken Burns” takes place Sunday, August 28, 6 – 9 p.m.  The focus of the evening...

This year, 2016, the Telluride Historical Museum celebrates 50 years in operation.  Scroll down to find out what is going on at the Museum this month & beyond. Reoccurring Events: Hike into History: Saturday, August 13: Geo-Caching, Bear Creek & Nellie Mine Join Rudy Davison, a local expert on mining history, on a beautiful hike...

This year, 2016, the Telluride Historical Museum celebrates 50 years in operation. The gala celebration takes place at the Peaks Resort and Spa in Mountain Village and includes dinner, dancing, prizes, and an exhibit detailing the Museum’s history. Tickets. for gala here. Scroll down to find out what else is...

Telluride Yoga Festival, Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24, 2016. Schedule here. Tickets here. To learn more about Tymi Howard, scroll down and listen to her podcast. [caption id="attachment_59973" align="aligncenter" width="436"] Tymi Howard[/caption]   Aching back? Headache? Instead of opiods, try reaching for a mat. It is a well known...