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.
