We are pleased to announce a new exhibition called Moments that Made US: San Miguel Stories coming to the Telluride Historical Museum from June 2026 to April 2027.

On July 4, 2026, our nation will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Moments That Made US:San Miguel Stories is an exhibition exploring the ideals at the heart of the Declaration of Independence through moments in our history that have defined their meaning.

We’re bringing this nation-wide conversation right to Telluride! Join us at The Telluride Historical Museum to learn more about founding principles like “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” “Consent of the Governed,” “Created Equal,” “Free and Independent States,” and “We Mutually Pledge to Each Other.” We explore how local histories and stories were shaped by these founding principles through Moments that Made Us. Don’t miss this exhibition that explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.