Colorado: Beautiful Landscapes of the West with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche

Join us for an 11 week online learning series with State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche as we explore Colorado History from 7pm-8pm on Thursdays through November 18th. Registration is free, so we encourage a donation to the Crested Butte Museum.

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The Crested Butte Museum preserves, shares, and celebrates the history and traditions of Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Through engaging educational and cultural experiences, the museum connects people to the past, the place, and each other. We invite you to visit the museum to explore our exhibits, attend a historic walking tour of Elk Avenue, join an educational event, or experience the museum at home through our history at home recordings and more.

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Back in 2013, Curbed Travel named Crested Butte: T

Back in 2013, Curbed Travel named Crested Butte: The Most Haunted Ski Town in America. Their article touches on several famous hauntings, including the Forest Queen Hotel, the Jokerville Mine, and the cemetery hitchhiker. To read the full article, follow the link below:
https://archive.curbed.com/2013/10/31/10180762/crested-butte-the-most-haunted-ski-town-in-america. Plus, when visiting this article, you'll be able to read comments from previous guests and their first-hand paranormal experiences.

If you're interested in hearing more ghost stories about Crested Butte and the spirits that linger, join us at 6pm on Thursday October 28th for a spooktacular event: Ghost Stories at the Museum. This event will feature 3 different storytelling stations and the museum will provide complimentary snacks and refreshments with each ticket. Sign up at our webpage www.crestedbuttemuseum.com or visit our museum store for more information.

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Want to learn more about the spirits still residin

Want to learn more about the spirits still residing in Crested Butte? Join us for a very spooky night full of ghost stories and tales of spirits past, with storytellers: Glo Cunningham, Barbara Mason, Ellen Osterling, Belladonna, and more... This special event costs $30 for members and $40 for non-members and will take place on Thursday, October 28th from 6-7:45 PM. All proceeds support the Museum’s general operating fund.

We highly recommend registering and paying now to ensure your spot is saved! Sign up at our webpage www.crestedbuttemuseum.com or visit our museum store for more information.

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Join us tomorrow at 7 pm from the comfort of your

Join us tomorrow at 7 pm from the comfort of your home, for an online event to learn about the history of Colorado with State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. With special thanks to our sponsors for supporting this learning series, Western Colorado University, Bluebird Real Estate and Bill Peatross!

Registration is free; however, we encourage donations to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Visit crewstedbuttemuseum.com to register. This online virtual education experience will continue for 11 weeks through Thursday, November 18th. If you missed out on any previous learning series with State Historian, D. Duane Vandenbusche, you can re watch them on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo2iRYKx4PSxk5zJyygsZwDUgRKYmIDpp.

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Tonight, at 7 pm join us online to learn about the

Tonight, at 7 pm join us online to learn about the history of railroads in Colorado with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. Here's a photo of one of the rotary engines from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad between Crested Butte and Floresta.

Registration is free; however, we encourage donations to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Visit crewstedbuttemuseum.com to register. This online virtual education experience will continue for 11 weeks through Thursday, November 18th.

#history #coloradohistory #westerncoloradoalumni #cbmuseum #localmuseum #localhistory #crestedbuttecolorado

Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for Colorado History

Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for Colorado History with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche online learning series. This evening Dr. Vandenbusche will cover Colorado Precious Metal Mining Frontier history.

Registration is free; however, we encourage donating to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before thr event begins. Visit crestedbuttemuseum.com to register

Join us tonight, at 7 pm online to learn about the

Join us tonight, at 7 pm online to learn about the history of Mountain Man Frontier in Colorado & the West, 1807-1849 with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. Registration is free; however, we encourage donations to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Visit crewstedbuttemuseum.com to register. This online virtual education experience will continue for 11 weeks through Thursday, November 18th.

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Reposting @WesternColoradoAlumni: Who all remember

Reposting @WesternColoradoAlumni:
Who all remembers The La Veta Hotel on Boulevard Street? Built-in 1884, this four and a half story building cost roughly $250,000 and consisted of 107 rooms. This hotel was full of crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs, and even teak and mahogany furniture. Western held many well-attended events at this hotel.
The hotel was sold in 1943 and nothing remains today... to learn more about the history of Gunnison and Crested Butte, check out history professor Duane Vandenbusche’s Around Gunnison and Crested Butte Book.
#discoverwestern #gunnisoncolorado #coloradohistory

Tonight, join us from the comfort of your home to

Tonight, join us from the comfort of your home to learn about the history of Mesa Verde and Spanish influence in Colorado with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. Registration is free; however, we encourage donations to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Visit crewstedbuttemuseum.com to register.

This is the second week of an 11-week online learning series with State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche as we explore Colorado History, the beautiful landscapes of the West. Topics covered will include narrow gauge railroads, ranching, mining, water, geography, and women in Colorado. This online virtual education experience will continue for 11 weeks through Thursday, November 18th.

#history #coloradohistory #westerncoloradoalumni #cbmuseum #localmuseum #localhistory #crestedbuttecolorado

Thank you to everyone who came out to support @cbm

Thank you to everyone who came out to support @cbmuseum for our first annual Pearls & Pioneers Outlaw Bike Party!

Good luck to everyone participating in the 45th Annual Pearl Pass Klunker ride!

Only 30 minutes until the event starts! On the e

Only 30 minutes until the event starts!

On the eve of the 2021 Pearl Pass Tour – the ride where it all began, the Crested Butte Museum will host a kickoff event on Friday, September 10th, from 4-6 pm. This event will feature a showing of Born from Junk, a Vintage bike show in the museum garden and an updated mountain bike exhibit, klunkers and culture slideshow, a cash bar, and a silent auction. We will also have Mikey’s pizza by the slice, snacks, and a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for sale! Right now, it’s all CASH ONLY. Tickets can be purchased by card at the store register, but not food/drink.

The event is open to all ages. So bring your family, bring your friends, and of course, bring your bike!

Tickets: $10/adults | $5/students | Under 12 free

#cbmuseum #mountainbiking #crestedbuttebiking #crestedbuttehistory #coloradohistory

Join us for a special kickoff event on the eve of

Join us for a special kickoff event on the eve of the annual 2021 Pearl Pass Tour, Friday, September 10th, from 4-6 pm. We will kick off the evening with a showing of Born From Junk Showing: A 15-minute documentary short film about the early history of mountain biking in Crested Butte. Then we will enjoy some vintage bikes on display, an updated mountain bike exhibit, Klunkers and Culture Slideshow, a silent auction, and a cash bar!

The event is open to all ages. So bring your family, bring your friends, and of course, bring your bike! 🚲

Tickets: $10/adults | $5/students | Under 12 free

#cbmuseum #mountainbiking #crestedbuttebiking #crestedbuttehistory #coloradohistory

TONIGHT marks the beginning of an 11-week online l

TONIGHT marks the beginning of an 11-week online learning series with State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche as we explore Colorado History, the beautiful landscapes of the West. Topics covered will include narrow gauge railroads, ranching, mining, water, geography, and women in Colorado.

Registration is free; however, we encourage donating to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Visit crewstedbuttemuseum.com to register.

#history #coloradohistory #westerncoloradoalumni #cbmuseum #localmuseum #localhistory #crestedbuttecolorado

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