More about Dr. MIchael Amundson Dr. Amundson is a professor of history at Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on the Atomic Age in the American West. As a relatively new field, Atomic History incorporates all things nuclear including such fields as community, environmental, cultural, social, political, and scientific history. Dr. Amundson is also a […]
What do Martha the last passenger pigeon, a fragment from Plymouth Rock, and Julia Child’s kitchen have in common? Each of these objects tells an important story about the diverse history of America. These and 98 other objects are part of The Smithsonian’s […]
Art from the Archives with Dean Rolley The second of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local artists. Each month one artist will pull something fabulous (maybe something you've never seen before!) from the Museum archives and open up a discussion of their choosing. From historical facts to […]
Join experts in the local history and native plants of Telluride as they team up to lead a historical nature hike through beautiful Bear Creek. Space is limited. Click here to purchase tickets Saturday, July 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ages 12+ Depart from the museum $20 / $15 Museum Members
Art from the Archives with Kierstin Bridger Girls on the Line: When Contemporary Poetics meet Telluride's Turn of the Century Red Light District. "Demimonde," literally, "half-world," and the liminal space these women occupy. The third of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local artists. Each month one […]
Join us as Dr. Tom Romero, Associate Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, explores the struggle for human and civil rights in Cold War Colorado. Dr. Romero will cover the legal and cultural history of race and racism in our state: KKK involvement in the 1920s, anti-Mexican sentiment in the 1930s, […]
"We can no longer ignore that voice within women that says: 'I want something more than my husband and my children and my home.'" - Betty Friedan Part performance and part Q&A, this living history event features "Gail Murphy," one of millions of "Rosies" who went to work in industrial jobs to supply the front […]
"We can no longer ignore that voice within women that says: 'I want something more than my husband and my children and my home.'" - Betty Friedan Part performance and part Q&A, this living history event features "Gail Murphy," one of millions of "Rosies" who went to work in industrial jobs to supply the front […]
The 10th Mountain Division was instrumental in Italy during World War II, and its veterans went on to play a prominent role in the rise of the ski industry after the War. Join Flint Whitlock, author of "Soldiers on Skis: A Pictorial Memoir of the 10th Mountain Division," for an engaging Fireside Chat about […]
Join Flint Whitlock, military historian and author of "Soldiers on Skis: A Pictorial Memoir of the 10th Mountain Division," for an engaging Fireside Chat about the Colorado ski industry, World War II, and the surprising relationship between the two. A FREE program in conjunction with the Telluride Historical Museum’s exhibit: “Voices of Wartime: Telluride During […]
Learn more about the local history of Telluride, the basics of conservation photography, and join in at a shoot at Alta Lakes. Sign up by emailing info@telluridearts.org Limited space available. Bring: Yourself and your camera. DSLR preferred but not required. Meet: at the Telluride Historical Museum. Be prepared for a trip up to Alta Lakes […]
This event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience Art from the Archives: Presenting Artist Patrick Apoc Felsenthal #HISTORYBRO A look at Telluride's past through the digital eyes of the present from local graphic designer Patrick Apoc Felsenthal The third of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local […]
Join Dr. Bonnie Clark, Associate Professor of anthropology at the University of Denver, and discover how archaeologists and historians unravel this history of Colorado's notorious Japanese Internment camps constructed during the Second World War. Bonnie Clark rediscovers this dark period by preserving the tangible history of the Amache internment camp, giving insight into the lives […]
Join us for this special film screening and discussion with award-winning, documentary film director Ken Burns and his film, "The War." This special event celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Allied invasion of France in June 1944. Book and DVD sales will also be available courtesy of the Between the Covers Bookstore. Tickets: $20/ Adults […]
Join local vintage guitar expert and collector Tom Nading for a discussion about American guitar building during the Second World War and how wartime production changes helped to establish the guitar’s prominence in 20th Century American music. More about Tom Nading After studying the piano and trombone through elementary school, Tom Nading picked up the […]
Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery. Tickets can be purchased over the phone, at the Museum or online at www.telluridemuseum.org/shop
What are archaeologists learning from the remarkable pottery crafted by the ancestral Pueblo Indians? Around 200 C.E., Pueblo peoples in the Southwest began producing pottery—utilitarian brown wares, and later, exquisitely painted white wares. Dr. Kari Schleher, an expert in the study of ancient pottery in the Southwest, will discuss how the study of pottery is […]
Art from the Archives with Art Goodtimes The final program of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local artists. Each month one artist will pull something fabulous (maybe something you’ve never seen before!) from the Museum archives and open up a discussion of their choosing.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of the Telluride Ski Resort with local story teller Ashley Boling! Ski into History tours depart every Friday in January through March 2015, at 10:00 a.m. from the Mountain Village Heritage Plaza. Tours will last about 1 1/2 hours and cover easier terrain for all abilities. You must […]
Join the Museum and The Pinhead Institute as we celebrate Telluride as a "Place of Invention" with an advanced screening of Rocky Mountain PBS' "Hydro Power" and student presentations! Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Sheridan Opera House. A FREE event! In 2013, the Museum and The Pinhead Institute were selected by the Smithsonian's Lemelson […]
The radar operator of a No. 220 Squadron Boeing Fortress at Benbecula in the Hebrides, May 1943. On January 27, at 3:30 p.m., at the Wilkinson Public Library, the Museum will host: "Radar: what is it and how does it work?" Students will learn the fascinating history of the technology that changed the world, then […]
Bruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
Join us for "An Evening with the 10th Mountain Division: 20th anniversary screening of "Fire on the Mountain" and audience Q&A. On Friday, February 6, 2015, veterans from the 10th, along with Telluride filmmakers George and Beth Gage and Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer Johnnie Stevens will host the 20th Anniversary screening of […]
Bruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
Discover this unusual ecosystem of year-round wetlands whose age stretches back over 10,000 years, right in Telluride's backyard!
Bruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
Discover the history of Telluride's railroad grade from the Denver Rio Grande to the Galloping Goose, as well as the Ames power plant and the region's electrifying past!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local story teller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special. Tour starts at the Telluride Historical Museum. Purchase tickets online or call us at (970) 728-3344. Click here to purchase tickets!
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here. The meeting place of this event has changed. Tours will now meet at the Museum at 1:00. Those who still wish to meet at Lone Tree Cemetery may do so. The tour group will arrive […]
This talk will focus on fossil, sedimentary, and chemical evidence for a massive reef-killing extinction that occurred 360 million-years-ago during the Devonian period. This evidence is contained in strata that occur in western and southwestern Colorado, and promises insights into what happens after a major ocean acidification event. James Hagadorn is […]
Deep Springs College was founded by L.L. Nunn after he brought hydroelectricity to Telluride and the world. Jackson Newell is President Emeritus of Deep Springs and the author of “The Electric Edge of Academe: The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn and Deep Springs College,” a look at the life and legacy of an irrepressible innovator. […]
See Telluride as you've never seen it before! Join local historian Rudy Davison for an enlightening trek up Bear Creek and beyond to the historic Nellie Mine. Hikers should be in good physical shape and prepared for several hours of hiking at a moderate pace. Food and water are recommended. The tour will depart from […]
"Tough Men in Hard Places: A Photographic Collection" The mines in southwestern Colorado were in trouble and needed cheap, reliable electric power to keep running. This is the story of innovative solutions to solve the problem using alternating current electricity and the incredible effort, tenacity, and toughness of the men who overcame formidable obstacles to […]
Ores to Metals: The Rocky Mountain Smelting Industry James Fell discusses his book, a comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado. Packed with fascinating stories, statistics and mining data, Ores to Metals details the people, technologies, and business decisions that have shaped the smelting industry in the Rockies. The location of this event has […]
James Fell discusses his book, a comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado.
Meet Enos Mills in person as presented by storyteller and biographer John Stansfield.
Meet Enos Mills in person as presented by storyteller and biographer John Stansfield.
Join us for this special film screening of episode 5 of The Civil War and discussion with award-winning, documentary film director Ken Burns. Episode 5: "The Universe of Battle" focuses on Gettysburg, the costly battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. Click here to purchase tickets Ken Burns has been making documentary films […]
At the end of the last Ice Age, North America was populated by mastodons, woolly mammoths, lions, tigers, one ton sloths, camels, and other exotic animals. As humans began to populate North America, most of these megafauna went extinct.
Dr. McHugh discusses our local fossil record and how it fits into global events and evolution and what makes our part of the story unique.
150 million years ago, Telluride was in the middle of the original Jurassic Park!
A living history presentation featuring Chautauqua speaker Steve Lee, who will be telling the incredible story of Otto Mears
Join collector Dirk dePagter for a guided tour of our 2016-2017 annual exhibit Treasure Maps: Cartography of the American Southwest.
Join Alec Jacobson as he talks about his work documenting overfishing in Lake Victoria.
Empires of the Light The gripping history of electricity and how the fateful collision of Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse left the world utterly transformed. In the final decades of the nineteenth century, three brilliant and visionary titans of America’s Gilded Age—Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse—battled bitterly as each vied to create a vast […]
On Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00pm at the Telluride Historical Museum will be hosting the final installment of their summer lecture series in conjunction with its 2016-2017 annual exhibit, Treasure Maps: Cartography of the American Southwest. John Christy and Gabe Lucisano, a surveyor and a cartographer, respectively, have worked together for 35 years over countless projects to […]
An Evening with Ken Burns Sunday, August 27th | 6:00pm – 9:00 pm |$25 / $20 Museum Members / $5 Students (7-17) | Palm Theater Join preeminent historical documentary filmmaker Ken Burns for a screening of an episode from his documentary, JAZZ. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A with Ken Burns and book […]
The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Join Allen C. Harper, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heritage Railways, as he discusses the history of the narrow gauge railroad and its impact on the southwest Colorado. h came to Norwood […]
Bring your treasures or antiques for a show and tell presentation and old-fashioned ice cream tasting followed by a tour of the log cabin museum, or just come for the stories and treats! Interested in showcasing your artifact? RSVP for a presentation space with Barbara at 970-708-8245 or barbaray_45@hotmail.com Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats […]
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk of Towaoc, former co-chair of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition and past Ute Mountain Ute Tribal councilmember, will hold a roundtable at the Telluride Historical Museum on any and all Ute and Native-American subjects of concern to local citizens. Audience members are encouraged to join in the discussions. About Regina: Ms. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk […]
Eagle Rockshelter and 13,000 Years of Living Well on the Western Slope. Along with the Telluride Institute, the Telluride Historical Museum is co-hosting retired BLM archaeologist Glade Hadden of Delta, Colorado. Hadden uncovered the Eagle Rockshelter on the Gunnison River in Delta County, the oldest archaeological site in Colorado. The site uncovered artifacts to demonstrate […]
September 18th 5:30-6:30, Oliver House in Norwood In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Remembering the CCC Come reminisce and learn about Norwood’s Civilian Conservation Corp which was located at […]
September 19th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage […]
September 25th 5:30-6:30, at the Norwood Cemetery (rain or shine) Norwood’s Pioneers: a Cemetery Tour with Barbara Youngblood and other local families Explore Norwood’s cemetery and hear local stories of […]
September 26th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage […]
October 2nd, 5:30-6:30 Oliver House, Norwood CO In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Don Paulson “Abandoned Mining Sites, Stories from the Past” Join Don Paulson of the Ouray County […]
October 3rd 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage […]
Genealogy can go so much further than just names and dates! Dig deeper with the Telluride Historical Museum and find out personal details and stories about your ancestors as individuals. […]
Local historian and writer, Paul O’Rourke has written many fascinating articles for Telluride Magazine, diving deep into lesser-known stories from Telluride’s past. For this Fireside Chat, he will be sharing his recent research on the history of the Telluride Post Office.
Join former San Miguel County Program Director for Historic Preservation, Linda Luther at the newly restored Placerville Schoolhouse to learn about the history of the Schoolhouse, the historic restoration process, and stories along the way.
Henrietta Cloud Brown is portrayed by her great-granddaughter Donnalee Brown through historical creative nonfiction in her new book Telluride Mountain Woman. With the help of first-person performers, experience the Brown Homestead itself come to life, as well as narrative style interviews, unique storytelling, and a book signing with the author.
Local history expert Rudy Davison will be presenting and signing the third edition of his book, Rudy’s View, a thorough driving guide from Telluride to the top of Imogene Pass, including fascinating mile-by-mile historic and ecological information.
Join the Telluride Historical Museum for a special event celebrating Schmid Ranch. Established in 1882, this 900-acre Wilson Mesa property is one of the last surviving multi-generation working ranches on the Western Slope. Marvin Schmid & Kayla Schmid Brack will be sharing stories, video, and answering questions about their historic family homestead on Wilson Mesa and the process of preserving this important piece of Colorado agricultural history.
Hike into History: Ophir Loop with Matt Steen Saturday, August 20, 9am Meet at the Sunshine Overlook! Join local guide and geology expert Matt Steen on a Hike into History […]
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Johnnie Stevens: Telluride Ski Area Expert Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 6pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room | FREE Hired in 1972 as the […]
Join Museum staff for a fall hike up to Liberty Bell Basin. Participants will learn about the historic mining operations, explore the site of the Stillwell Tunnel, and more! We […]
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Robert Savath & Annie Varielle-Savath: Telluride Ski School & 1970s Telluride Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room* | […]
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Rudy Davison: Fact-Finding Tour to Zermatt Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room* FREE and open to all In […]
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Explore the lesser known trails around Woods Lake with seasoned guides Connie Colter and Dalen Stevens who will lead a tour packed with information on wildflowers, edible plants, and much […]
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
The Museum will be closing early to the general public at 2:30pm on Friday, August 18. Please plan your visit accordingly for this day. The Telluride Reserve will be hosting "History of Sparking Vintages" in our Weatherford Gallery from 3:30 - 5pm.
Sheep Mountain guides will lead this hike as part of a celebration of the organization’s 35th anniversary, and will give attendees insight on their environmental advocacy while exploring the lower […]
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Join us on Sunday, August 27th at the Michael D. Palm Theatre as renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns returns. Documentary TBA - stay tuned! The evening will feature the screening, post-film Q&A with the filmmakers, and a book signing.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception. Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception. Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6:00 pm Madeline Hotel’s Great Room Free & open to all! Join us for a chat with museum board member, independent guide, and author, Fred Blackburn. […]
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception. Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Jeep and hike on September 23rd with THM Board Member and mining historian, Rudy Davison. Davison will lead a jeep convoy to explore the Corkscrew Gulch Turntable, a narrow gauge railroad remnant near the ghost town of Ironton.
In celebration of thirty years of environmental advocacy, join Sheep Mountain Alliance staff and board members for this free chat at the Madeline Hotel in Mountain Village. Discover the origins […]
In 1994, Steve Gumble founded SBG Productions, a music-based special events company in Telluride. Under Gumble's leadership, SBG Productions created their flagship festival - the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, […]
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception. Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here.
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here.
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here.
