Monthly Archives: June 2026
Moments that Made US: San Miguel Stories-Exhibit Opening Reception
Join us at the opening reception for our latest exhibit, Moments That Made US: San Miguel Stories
Moments That Made US: San Miguel Stories, is a special exhibition for the America 250/Colorado 150 commemoration that explores how generations of Americans in San Miguel County and beyond have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition looks back across centuries and highlights both challenging and celebratory times, while exploring five themes drawn directly from the Declaration of Independence: Created Equal; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; Free and Independent States; Consent of the Governed; and We Mutually Pledge. The featured moments weave together multiple perspectives from some of San Miguel County’s most significant stories alongside defining moments from United States history. By examining national ideals through the lens of one community, the exhibition connects local experiences to the broader American story. Together, these moments remind us that history was never inevitable, but shaped at every turn by the people who lived it.
The opening reception will be held at the Telluride Historical Museum on Thursday, June 11th from 5-8pm, refreshments will be provided.
The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, and a Benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum
FILM SCREENING: The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, a documentary short film presented by former Nugget Building owners Katrine and Bill Formby as a benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum
In a Telluride real estate office in 1999, Katrine Formby saw an historic drawing of the First National Bank of Telluride and was instantly captivated by its stately beauty — the curved windows, the arched bank-hall entries, and the striking tower. It was love at first sight.
“Where is this building?” Katrine asked.
The reply was, “You’re sitting in it…and it’s for sale.”
At the time, the building was a pink and blue carnival-like disaster. Stones were falling off into the street, decades of obvious neglect were impossible to ignore, and the historic tower had long since disappeared. Yet that simple conversation sparked a multi-decade labor of love for the building and the people of Telluride. The goal: To restore the building to its former grandeur and recreate the original tower that had been missing for nearly ninety years.
Join us for a one-time viewing featuring complimentary beer, wine, and heavy appetizers as we celebrate the beauty of Telluride’s fascinating history and the Formby’s twenty-two-year efforts at restoring the Nugget Building.
In attendance for Q & A:
Writer/Director/Producer Sara Hirsh Bordo
Producer/Editor/Writer Fredrik Lidskog
Executive Producers Katrine and Bill Formby
Co-Producer Amy Cook
TICKETS
$25 RESERVED SEATING
+$6 TICKETING FEE