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Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a 12-part online series about the history of Crested Butte. This series is held every Thursday at 7 pm beginning January 28th through April 15th. Sessions cover the exciting history of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte, water, gold mining, the age of immigration, early days of skiing, narrow-gauge railroads, great nearby silver camps, coal mining, ranching, and polka music. Thank you to our sponsors WCU Alumni Relations, Bluebird Real Estate, and Bill Petross for supporting this program.  

The event is free but donations are appreciated and will go towards paying the costs associated with hosting this webinar series and to our general operating fund.

Make a Donation!

When you get to the donations page after clicking the link above, please check the box that says "I would like to donate to a specific fund" and then chose "Vandenbusche History of CB" from the drop down menu that appears. Thank you!

If you chose to make a donation, please remember to return to this page to register using the link below.

Register Here!

Missed a week? No problem. Select an event from the list below to view the full recording!

1/28/21 - An introduction to Crested Butte History

2/4/21 - Early Explorers and Indigenous People of Colorado

2/10/21 - Gold & Silver

2/17/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps

2/24/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps Cont'd

 

 

 

 

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  Bill Peatross

 

 

 

 

Want to learn more about the history of our wonderful Town and Valley? Join us for a historic walking tour! Tours meet at 3pm in the garden next to the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members) and last 1.5hrs to 2hrs.  All proceeds support the Museum's general operating fund.

Day of the tour:

Come to the Museum 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour and wait in the garden directly west of our building. Signs will be in place to direct you. If you have not pre-registered, check with the cashier and/or tour guide to see if we have space. You will be permitted to join and pay the day of the tour unless we have already reached our maximum tour size.

We highly recommend registering and paying now to ensure your spot is saved! This is especially important with group size regulations changing often due to COVID-19.

Private tours may also be scheduled for groups of three or more by calling the Museum at 970-349-1880.

Register Using the Form Below! Thank you!

In the event that the participant would like to withdraw from the tour, they must notify the Museum immediately.  Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• COVID-19 Related Cancellation:  100% Refund

• Less than 48 Hours Notice: No Refund

• Less than 1 Week Notice:  50% Refund

• 1+ Week Notice:  75% Refund

*Cancellation refunds are at the discretion of The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and will be determined by the above policy and may be determined on a case by case basis.

Register here today!

Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a 12-part online series about the history of Crested Butte. This series is held every Thursday at 7 pm beginning January 28th through April 15th. Sessions cover the exciting history of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte, water, gold mining, the age of immigration, early days of skiing, narrow-gauge railroads, great nearby silver camps, coal mining, ranching, and polka music. Thank you to our sponsors WCU Alumni Relations, Bluebird Real Estate, and Bill Petross for supporting this program.  

The event is free but donations are appreciated and will go towards paying the costs associated with hosting this webinar series and to our general operating fund.

Make a Donation!

When you get to the donations page after clicking the link above, please check the box that says "I would like to donate to a specific fund" and then chose "Vandenbusche History of CB" from the drop down menu that appears. Thank you!

If you chose to make a donation, please remember to return to this page to register using the link below.

Register Here!

Missed a week? No problem. Select an event from the list below to view the full recording!

1/28/21 - An introduction to Crested Butte History

2/4/21 - Early Explorers and Indigenous People of Colorado

2/10/21 - Gold & Silver

2/17/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps

2/24/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps Cont'd

 

 

 

 

[br]

  Bill Peatross

 

 

 

 

Want to learn more about the history of our wonderful Town and Valley? Join us for a historic walking tour! Tours meet at 3pm in the garden next to the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members) and last 1.5hrs to 2hrs.  All proceeds support the Museum's general operating fund.

Day of the tour:

Come to the Museum 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour and wait in the garden directly west of our building. Signs will be in place to direct you. If you have not pre-registered, check with the cashier and/or tour guide to see if we have space. You will be permitted to join and pay the day of the tour unless we have already reached our maximum tour size.

We highly recommend registering and paying now to ensure your spot is saved! This is especially important with group size regulations changing often due to COVID-19.

Private tours may also be scheduled for groups of three or more by calling the Museum at 970-349-1880.

Register Using the Form Below! Thank you!

In the event that the participant would like to withdraw from the tour, they must notify the Museum immediately.  Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• COVID-19 Related Cancellation:  100% Refund

• Less than 48 Hours Notice: No Refund

• Less than 1 Week Notice:  50% Refund

• 1+ Week Notice:  75% Refund

*Cancellation refunds are at the discretion of The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and will be determined by the above policy and may be determined on a case by case basis.

Register here today!

Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a 12-part online series about the history of Crested Butte. This series is held every Thursday at 7 pm beginning January 28th through April 15th. Sessions cover the exciting history of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte, water, gold mining, the age of immigration, early days of skiing, narrow-gauge railroads, great nearby silver camps, coal mining, ranching, and polka music. Thank you to our sponsors WCU Alumni Relations, Bluebird Real Estate, and Bill Petross for supporting this program.  

The event is free but donations are appreciated and will go towards paying the costs associated with hosting this webinar series and to our general operating fund.

Make a Donation!

When you get to the donations page after clicking the link above, please check the box that says "I would like to donate to a specific fund" and then chose "Vandenbusche History of CB" from the drop down menu that appears. Thank you!

If you chose to make a donation, please remember to return to this page to register using the link below.

Register Here!

Missed a week? No problem. Select an event from the list below to view the full recording!

1/28/21 - An introduction to Crested Butte History

2/4/21 - Early Explorers and Indigenous People of Colorado

2/10/21 - Gold & Silver

2/17/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps

2/24/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps Cont'd

 

 

 

 

[br]

  Bill Peatross

 

 

 

 

Want to learn more about the history of our wonderful Town and Valley? Join us for a historic walking tour! Tours meet at 3pm in the garden next to the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members) and last 1.5hrs to 2hrs.  All proceeds support the Museum's general operating fund.

Day of the tour:

Come to the Museum 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour and wait in the garden directly west of our building. Signs will be in place to direct you. If you have not pre-registered, check with the cashier and/or tour guide to see if we have space. You will be permitted to join and pay the day of the tour unless we have already reached our maximum tour size.

We highly recommend registering and paying now to ensure your spot is saved! This is especially important with group size regulations changing often due to COVID-19.

Private tours may also be scheduled for groups of three or more by calling the Museum at 970-349-1880.

Register Using the Form Below! Thank you!

In the event that the participant would like to withdraw from the tour, they must notify the Museum immediately.  Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• COVID-19 Related Cancellation:  100% Refund

• Less than 48 Hours Notice: No Refund

• Less than 1 Week Notice:  50% Refund

• 1+ Week Notice:  75% Refund

*Cancellation refunds are at the discretion of The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and will be determined by the above policy and may be determined on a case by case basis.

Register here today!

Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a 12-part online series about the history of Crested Butte. This series is held every Thursday at 7 pm beginning January 28th through April 15th. Sessions cover the exciting history of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte, water, gold mining, the age of immigration, early days of skiing, narrow-gauge railroads, great nearby silver camps, coal mining, ranching, and polka music. Thank you to our sponsors WCU Alumni Relations, Bluebird Real Estate, and Bill Petross for supporting this program.  

The event is free but donations are appreciated and will go towards paying the costs associated with hosting this webinar series and to our general operating fund.

Make a Donation!

When you get to the donations page after clicking the link above, please check the box that says "I would like to donate to a specific fund" and then chose "Vandenbusche History of CB" from the drop down menu that appears. Thank you!

If you chose to make a donation, please remember to return to this page to register using the link below.

Register Here!

Missed a week? No problem. Select an event from the list below to view the full recording!

1/28/21 - An introduction to Crested Butte History

2/4/21 - Early Explorers and Indigenous People of Colorado

2/10/21 - Gold & Silver

2/17/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps

2/24/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps Cont'd

 

 

 

 

[br]

  Bill Peatross

 

 

 

 

Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a 12-part online series about the history of Crested Butte. This series is held every Thursday at 7 pm beginning January 28th through April 15th. Sessions cover the exciting history of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte, water, gold mining, the age of immigration, early days of skiing, narrow-gauge railroads, great nearby silver camps, coal mining, ranching, and polka music. Thank you to our sponsors WCU Alumni Relations, Bluebird Real Estate, and Bill Petross for supporting this program.  

The event is free but donations are appreciated and will go towards paying the costs associated with hosting this webinar series and to our general operating fund.

Make a Donation!

When you get to the donations page after clicking the link above, please check the box that says "I would like to donate to a specific fund" and then chose "Vandenbusche History of CB" from the drop down menu that appears. Thank you!

If you chose to make a donation, please remember to return to this page to register using the link below.

Register Here!

Missed a week? No problem. Select an event from the list below to view the full recording!

1/28/21 - An introduction to Crested Butte History

2/4/21 - Early Explorers and Indigenous People of Colorado

2/10/21 - Gold & Silver

2/17/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps

2/24/21 - Crested Butte's Coal Camps Cont'd

 

 

 

 

[br]

  Bill Peatross