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. This online virtual education experience will begin on Thursday, September 9th from 7pm-8pm and will continue for 11 weeks through Thursday, November 18th. Registration is free, however we encourage a donation to the Crested Butte Museum. You won’t want to miss this virtual series!

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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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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

Next week, tune in for our new online learning ser

Next week, tune in for our new online learning series about Colorado: Beautiful Landscapes of the West with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche, Presented by Crested Butte Museum and Western Colorado University Alumni Relations. Beginning on Thursday, September 9th, every Thursday from 7-8 pm for 11 sessions.
Registration is free, however, we encourage a donation to the Crested Butte Museum. You will receive instructions on how to join once you register before the event begins. Once you register, you will be redirected to our donation page, we appreciate your support!

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

Crested Butte holds a special place in the history

Crested Butte holds a special place in the history and evolution of mountain biking, as does the CB Museum, which housed the mountain bike hall of fame until it moved to Marin County, CA. However, we still have our Mountain Biking in Crested Butte Exhibit so, stop by the museum to learn more about the development and growth of this enormously popular sport.

This year the Crested Butte Museum will be hosting a new event, Pearls & Pioneers: Outlaw Bike Party. On the eve of the annual 2021 Pearl Pass Tour – the ride where it all began, the Crested Butte Museum will host a kickoff event from 4-6pm. The event is open to all ages. Bring your family, bring your friends, and of course, bring your bike!

Featuring:
-Born From Junk Showing: A 15-minute documentary short film about the early history of mountain biking in Crested Butte
-Vintage bikes on Display
-Updated mountain bike exhibit
-Klunkers and Culture Slideshow
-Silent Auction
-Cash Bar

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

#cbmuseum #mountainbiking #crestedbuttebiking #crestedbuttehistory #coloradohistory

April of 1970 vs July of 2021 on Elk Ave! #cbmuse

April of 1970 vs July of 2021 on Elk Ave!
#cbmuseum #localmuseum #localhistory #crestedbuttecolorado
#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 4-6pm.
The event is open to all ages. So bring your family, bring your friends, and of course, bring your bike! This year's event will feature Born From Junk Showing: A 15-minute documentary short film about the early history of mountain biking in Crested Butte, vintage bikes on Display, an updated mountain bike exhibit, Klunkers and Culture Slideshow, a silent auction, and a cash bar.

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

#cbmuseum #mountainbiking #crestedbuttebiking #crestedbuttehistory #coloradohistory

Here's a little sneak peek of some of our staff an

Here's a little sneak peek of some of our staff and interns at the museum this summer. Our staff and interns have been working hard this summer, and that won't stop now! We are still hosting historical walking tours, specialty walking tours, and one of our newest events, Pearls & Pioneers: Outlaw Bike Party. For more information check out our website at www.crestedbuttemuseum.com/.

#dreamteam #cbmuseum #coloradohistory #crestedbuttecolorado

Forest Queen Mine, Mill and shaft house in Irwin,

Forest Queen Mine, Mill and shaft house in Irwin, Colorado (10,197 feet) right after the fire in 1883. Interested in learning more about the history of the Irwin townsite and Dick Irwin – one of the most successful prospectors in the area? Then join us tomorrow for this specialty tour from 3:00pm - 5:00pm with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. and Glo Cunningham.

This tour is FREE, however, a suggested donation of $30 or more is encouraged per participant register today by calling the museum,
(970) 349-1880. We plan to meet in the garden next to the museum before driving or carpooling to Irwin.

#cbmuseum #localmuseum #localhistory #crestedbuttecolorado #historicwalkingtour #irwincolorado #coloradomining

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