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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

Jun 10, 2025

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...

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Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa

Jun 9, 2025

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!...

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2025 Preservation Month Open House

Jun 6, 2025

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...

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Oral Histories

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History of the Gunnison Country Series 

With Duane Vandenbusche

Colorado State Historian and Western Colorado University professor, Dr. Duane Vandenbusche shares stories and pictures from the history of the Gunnison Country. Each lecture focuses on a different theme from Gunnison Country history.

 

 

Crested Butte History Series

By Red Lady Films

Interviews with folks who have called Crested Butte home. Each discusses a topic important to them and how it influences the Gunnison Valley. Videos by Red Lady Films. A special thank you to the Crested Butte Creative District for supporting projects like these.

 

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featured video: tuck on winter

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Preservation Month Series

The Crested Butte Museum held an online speaker series celebrating National Preservation Month in Gunnison County. We aimed to highlight the many significant rehabilitation efforts that have preserved the history of our communities.

 

History at Home Series

Through “History at Home,” the museum aims to connect you with our history and with each other. We aim to bring a diverse array of voices to dig into history from different perspectives. You’ll be surprised by what you learn! From fur trappers in the West to the Gunnison Valley Cora community, you’ll hear stories from people in and out of the valley.
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featured video: cora migration

331 Elk Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
At the corner of 4th and Elk
in Downtown Crested Butte
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2480
Crested Butte, CO 81224

THANK YOU

This site is dedicated to the staff of the Crested Butte Museum and to the memory of Ferdinand and Leola Yaklich, 88 year residents of Crested Butte. Ferd and Leola spent 59 amazing years together, raising their family under the watchful eye of these beautiful mountains. They were here as horses on Elk Avenue turned to men on the moon and a small, unknown coal town turned into a world reknowned ski town. Ferd & Leola were a driving force in building the Crested Butte community and bridged the history of those of 19th century Crested Butte and those of 21st century Crested Butte.

Dedicated by their Children & Grandchildren:
Trudy Yaklich, Fritz Yaklich, Mari Yaklich Ettlinger, Cindi Yaklich, Zeb Yaklich, Zach Yaklich, Ian Yaklich & Collin Harrison

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