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The Crested Butte Museum has preserved many photographs, artifacts, and stories since its inception in 1993. Community members and historians over the years have been recorded in the form of first accounts, oral histories, and various webinar series. Explore our digital library from anywhere to learn about the history of Crested Butte!
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Crossing Fenceposts
An Oral History of Ranch Women in Gunnison County, 1965-Present By Ashley Ohara On Colorado’s Western Slope, particularly in Gunnison County, ranching has been the backbone of both the landscape and those who work it. Since the 1860s, the cattle industry in this...
Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa
On Friday, June 6th, 2025 Dr. Duane Vandenbusche gave a free lecture and slideshow at the Museum focused on the lost towns and places under Blue Mesa Reservoir. Want to learn more from Dr. Duane Vandenbusche? Check out his YouTube channel here!...
2025 Preservation Month Open House
The Crested Butte Museum and Town of Crested Butte Historic Preservation Plan held an open house on May 30th in honor of Preservation Month. Presenters included: Lindsey Flewelling, Ph.D.- Preservation Planner with History Colorado Heather Seekatz - Museum Curator...
Oral Histories
Crossing Fenceposts
An Oral History of Ranch Women in Gunnison County, 1965-Present By Ashley...
Crested Butte Historic Character: Captain Jack
Learn of a historic, larger than life, outspoken Crested Butte entrepreneur.
Oral History: Rudy and Esther Verzuh
Rudy Verzuh was born in Crested Butte in 1909 and was one of eight kids,...
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History of the Gunnison Country Series
With Duane Vandenbusche
Crested Butte History Series
By Red Lady Films
featured video: tuck on winter
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Preservation Month Series
History at Home Series
featured video: cora migration