Petroglyphs & Zia Traditions with Peter Pino
Zia leader and Artist, Peter Pino, will give a free lecture at 6 p.m. Wed. May 16th in the Magazine Room of the Wilkinson Public Library on “Petroglyphs and Zia […]
FREE
Museum Opens for the Summer Season
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum will be opening for the summer season on Monday, June 4th. Our summer hours will be: Mon-Sat., 11AM-5PM with extended hours on Thursday, until 7PM. Sundays, […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLearn more about the people and events that have made Telluride's history so fascinating.
$10 – $15
“Children of Winter Never Grow Old: Snow Sports in the San Juans” Opening Reception
Join us on June 7th, from 6PM to 8PM as we host a reception for the opening of our new annual exhibit, Children of Winter Never Grow Old: Snow Sports […]
Historical Pub Crawl – June 2018
Please join us on Thursday, June 14th for our latest Historical Pub Crawl! The Crawl will kick off at 5:30PM at Oak (across the Gondola Plaza from the Telluride Gondola […]
$35 – $40
“Winter is Not Coming: Climate Change in Our Backyard” Annual Exhibit Lecture
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideWhat if snow stops falling? What can we do to combat climate change? Join us on June 19th as Dr. Adam Chambers, consultant/co-founder of the Pinhead Climate Institute, and Jeff Proteau, VP […]
Free
HARC Walking Tour
Telluride MuseumThe Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why […]
Free
Fourth of July at the Museum!
Join us on the 4th for the Museum's traditional Independence Day festivities. Free Museum admission and Root Beer Floats ($5 suggested donation) following the parade. Root beer floats are available […]
Free Family Night at the Museum
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideFree Family Night at the Museum: Snow Sports in July Monday July 30th | 5:30pm| FREE at the Museum Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum! Experience […]
FREE
Hike Into History: Ames Hydro Power with Rudy Davison
August 18th, 9am Meeting at the Museum Hike into History: Ames Hydro Power With Rudy Davison This tour will take approximately 5 hours and is a moderate hike combined with driving […]
$15 – $20
An Evening with Ken Burns: “The Vietnam War”
The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideJoin us on Sunday, August 26th for our fifth annual An Evening with Ken Burns event! This year we will be screening episode 6, "Things Fall Apart", from his ground-breaking […]
$5 – $25
Historical Pub Crawl
Join us on Wednesday, September 5th, for the latest in our Historical Pub Crawl series. This crawl's theme is, "We've Seen It All." The crawl will visit three local establishments […]
$35 – $40
Fireside Chat with Rudy Davidson “You Should be Dead but Somehow You Managed to Survive” in Mountain Village
Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain VillageThe Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. “You Should be Dead but Somehow You Managed […]
FREE
Fireside Chat: Ice Cream Social Show and Tell
The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, NorwoodBring 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 […]
Free
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Fireside Chat: Norwood’s Pioneers, a Cemetery Tour
Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, NorwoodMeet at the Cemetery and join Norwood’s Barbara Youngblood to hear stories of the people buried in Norwood’s cemetery and the special role it plays in community history. Telluride Historical […]
Free
HARC Walking Tour
Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so important or what it is that the Historic Architectural Review Commission […]
Free
Fireside Chat: The History of Climbing in the San Juans
Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain VillageRidgway’s Pete Davis presents the history of climbing in the San Juans spanning over 150 years including tales of explorers, miners, cowboys and more recently, some of the greatest climbers […]
Free
Fireside Chat: The History of Climbing in the San Juans- Norwood
The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, NorwoodThis Fireside Chat will be held in Norwood... Ridgway’s Pete Davis presents the history of climbing in the San Juans spanning over 150 years including tales of explorers, miners, cowboys […]
Free
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Indigenous Peoples Day
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum has partnered with San Miguel County and the Telluride Institute to produce a celebration for Indigenous People's Day. This year's weekend is the biggest ever with […]
Free
Roundtable with Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk
Telluride MuseumRegina 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 […]
Free
Glade Hadden on Colorado’s Eagle Rock Shelter and 13,000 years of Living Well on the Western Slope
Telluride MuseumEagle 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, […]
Free
Pay What You Want Day
Telluride MuseumFor our last day open of the summer we are offering all patrons to pay what they want for admission! We'll be open from 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. and anyone visiting can […]
Haunted Hospital
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideHalloween Night - Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 Adults $5 students Bring your courage for a haunted journey through Telluride’s former hospital! […]
$5 – $10
Open for Winter Season
First day of the winter season
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Ski Into History
Telluride Ski Resort 565 Mountain Village Bvld., TellurideHit the slopes with local storyteller Ashley Boling as he recounts Telluride’s past. The two hour tour across the Telluride Ski Resort will give a general overview of our region’s […]
$30 – $40
Retro Calisthenics for Kids
Free after school program at the library.
Member Event! Talk with Rudy Davison
Franz Klammer Lodge Mountain VillageOpen to Telluride Historical Museum Members and Franz Klammer guests & owners Join THM board member, local historian, walking encyclopedia Rudy Davison for a compendium of near mining tragedies in […]
Free
Bill and Todd’s Excellent Ames Adventure
Ames, CO AmesBill and Todd of Mountain Trip have partnered with the Telluride Historical Museum for an action packed day of history and ice climbing in Ames. It’s the next best thing […]
Closed for Off-Season
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum is currently closed while we build for our upcoming annual exhibit. Staff will be at the Museum working on other projects for the summer including some wonderful programming and insightful events. Stay tuned for those announcements. In the meantime... If you are in dire need of visiting the Museum you can […]
Root Beer Floats for July 4th!
After the parade head up North Fir street to enjoy some old fashion root beer floats at the Telluride Historical Museum. All proceeds benefit the Telluride Historical Museum.
June 3rd, 2019: First Day Open of Summer!
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum will open for the summer on Monday, June 3rd. Our summer hours will be: *Open seven days a week* Sunday 1-5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday 11:00 […]
Exclusive First Look Reception for Premier Members & Donors
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideSupporters and Museum Premier Members (Silver and up) will get a sneak peak of the Telluride Historical Museum's newly installed annual exhibit, If These Walls Could Talk: Preservation & Change
New Exhibit Opening Reception
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us to celebrate the opening of our new annual exhibit. There will be finger food and drinks.
HARC! A Free tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
Free
Preservation Roundtable
Join the Telluride Historical Museum, HARC, and the San Miguel County Historical Commission for an evening of lively discussion. Executive Director Kiernan Lannon moderates a roundtable with the region’s historic […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
HARC! A Free Tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
July 4th Festivities at the Museum
It wouldn’t be the Fourth in Telluride without the Museum’s annual tradition… All day long the Telluride Historical Museum will be offering free admission. Donations are greatly appreciated. Beginning after […]
Tomboy Bride Fest
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of quintessential Telluride reading, Tomboy Bride, with readings, refreshments and Tomboy Bride’s Grandson, Rob Walton as well as award-winning Colorado author and Tomboy Bride Foreword writer […]
Hike Into History: Arboyglyphs with John Sir Jesse
Arboyglyphs are the carved markings seen on trees across the Telluride region. Hike into History with the Telluride Historical Museum and John Sir Jesse to learn about these unique markings.
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
HARC! A Free Tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
FREE Family Night!
Experience hands-on stations focusing on building and construction activities. Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum. Take away crafts and enter for a chance to win raffle […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
HARC! A Free tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
Free
Feasting on History
For this year’s Feasting on History we will be hosting a brunch! Space is limited. If you are interested in attending this invite-only event please send an email to pepper@telluridemuseum.org or […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
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Hike Into History: Ophir Waterfall Canyon
Hike Into History: Ophir Waterfall Canyon We are partnering with Mountain Trip for our second Hike Into History of the summer! Mountain Trip Program Coordinator and Ophir Resident, Kaylee Walden, […]
$15 – $20
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
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An Evening with Ken Burns
The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideFor the sixth year, the Telluride Historical Museum will present An Evening with Ken Burns. This year’s screening will be Episode 5: The Rising Road from the PBS television documentary miniseries, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Purchase Tickets Here
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
HARC! A Free Tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
HARC! A Free tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
Free
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Remembrance Day: A Celebration of Life and History
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum in partnership with the Lone Tree Cemetery Board is hosting Remembrance Day, an immersive evening of storytelling to celebrate Lone Tree Cemetery and notable Telluride residents […]
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
$10 – $15
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Fireside Chat
Oliver House, Norwood COSeptember 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 […]
Free
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
Fireside Chat
Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain VillageSeptember 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 […]
Free
Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
$10 – $15
Hike Into History: Stillwell Tunnel
This tour will take approximately 5 hours and is a strenuous hike. Participants will meet at the museum. This hike will turn off the Liberty Bell trail to explore the […]
Fireside Chat
Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, NorwoodSeptember 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 […]
Free
Historical Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideLocal character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn […]
$10 – $15
Fireside Chat
Norwood Cemetery State Highway 145, NorwoodSeptember 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 […]
Free
HARC! A Free Tour
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been […]
Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
$10 – $15
Fireside Chat
Oliver House, Norwood COOctober 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 […]
Free
Fireside Chat
Madeline Hotel and Residences, Mountain VillageOctober 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 […]
Free
Lamplight Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
$15 – $20
Lamplight Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThis 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’s Director of Programs […]
$15 – $20
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Halloween on the Hill
Telluride MuseumJoin us on Thursday, Oct. 31st for Halloween on the Hill. The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. where every house on N. Fir will have a Halloween Host passing […]
$5 – $10
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Olde Fashioned Christmas
Schmid Family Ranch 4553 County Road 60M, TellurideGet into the Holiday Spirit with the Telluride Historical Museum at Schmid Family Ranch. Crafts, sleigh rides, bonfire, and SANTA!
Free admission
Victorian Valentines at the Library
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, TellurideCraft Victorian inspired Valentines with the Museum.
Free
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POSTPONED: The ’70s Shindig
Ah Haa School for the Arts 300 S Townsend St., TellurideWith the health and wellbeing of the community in mind, we have decided to postpone The ‘70s Shindig. While this decision does not come lightly we believe it is the […]
$30
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Genealogy & Family History 101 (Online Workshop)
OnlineGenealogy 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. […]
FREE
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Summer Re-opening
We are planning on re-opening for summer July 1, 2020. In the meantime, stay engaged with us through our social media channels! Facebook: @telluridehistoricalmuseum Instagram: @telluridemuseum
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
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Hike Into History: Ilium
Hike Into History with Telluride Historical Museum’s Executive Director Kiernan Lannon. This 2-3 hour hike will journey through the Ilium Valley. On the hike you will learn the history of […]
$10 – $20
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
NEW! Pandemic Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCurious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
$10 – $15
Historical Walking Tour
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
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Lindsey Ross Print Debut
The Telluride Historical Museum has collaborated with renowned fine art photographer Lindsey Ross to produce a rare series of limited edition prints created with a negative from the Museum’s collection. […]