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History of Eagle County + Walking Tour of Gypsum

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History of Eagle County + a Walking Tour of Gypsum

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 2nd St., Gypsum

Tuesday March 10, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Special Offer for Eagle County Historical Society members
And the First Evangelical Lutheran Congregation

Local historian Kathy Heicher will present a slide show and talk that will reveal Eagle County history stretching from the Ute occupation in the early 1800s to the development of the county’s ski resort economy in the 1960s. The lecture will be followed by a walking tour of Gypsum’s Historic downtown.

To reserve a spot in the class, RSVP to: [email protected] by March 8. Cost of the class is $10 for ECHS members. (Pay cash at the door or via the “Donation” button on our website, eaglecountyhistoricalsociety.com.)

*** Note: Local realtors seeking “Vail Pro” education credit for the class must register through the Vail Board of Realtors (http://www.vbr.net)

History Snowshoe Hike February 22, 2020

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History Snowshoe Hike: The Ranger Brown Trail

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join the Eagle County Historical Society and Walking Mountain Science Center for a snowshoe history trek on East Brush Creek. Local historian Kathy Heicher will share stories about Ranger Brown, who tended the forest from 1920-1935. Working primarily by himself, Ranger Brown handled tasks including managing grazing allotments for local ranchers, building key trails and roads, building Forest Service cabins and offices throughout Eagle County, and handling predator control issues involving wolves! Brown also managed the Civilian Conservation Corps camp established in 1940. Come enjoy a half day snowshoe hike while learning about this fascinating character who helped shape many of the trails and forest resources in our valley.

Sign up at:

https://walkingmountains.doubleknot.com/event/snowshoe-through-history-east-brush-creek/2631665

CCC Camp, Yeoman; photo credit ECHS & EVLD

This hike will be a moderate 2.5 mile snowshoe. Snowshoes & poles are provided. Bring a lunch for a post tour picnic at Yeoman Park Campground. The program meets at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon at 9am. If you would like to be picked up in Eagle, please reach out to [email protected].

Historical Society members are offered a 30 percent discount. Please contact us at [email protected] for the discount code.

 

History Happy Hour January 26, 2020

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January 26, 2020  4:30-6:00 pm Bonfire Brewing

Eagle County’s early day miners and homesteaders were ambitious, daring, and hardworking. They also were not above being involved in a little mischief.

  Join us for some beer and history at a special History Happy Hour at the Bonfire Brewery. Free event, but we will also be accepting donations for our “Raise the Roof” capital campaign to put a new roof on the Eagle County History Museum. Our friends at Bonfire are helping us out by donating $1 for every beer sold during this special event.

  So come on out and join your friends for a beer and a good cause.

 

Minturn Walking Tour Saturday December 14

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December 14, 2019

No doubt about it, Minturn has always been a railroad town.

The Eagle County Historical Society will celebrate Minturn’s 115th anniversary by offering walking tours during the Minturn Market. Historical characters stationed at various downtown businesses will share this community’s history. Tours run continually from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check in and pick up a map at our booth at Milhoan Studios (in the market). Free. Donations are appreciated.

 

 

Colorado Gives Day December 10

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December 10, 2019

Colorado Gives Day

Support local history on Colorado Gives Day

The ECHS is thankful for the many opportunities we have had to share local history this year. We explored the history of wolves in Eagle County, shared a Ute exhibit and special program, enjoyed a Camp Hale history hike, and shared our knowledge with local students.

Please consider supporting our efforts by making a donation now or on Colorado Gives Day (Dec. 10) at coloradogives.org.

Haunted History: Eagle County’s Dark Side, October 23

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6 pm

Haunted History: Eagle County’s Dark Side

Avon Library, Avon, Colorado

Eagle County’s early history involves more than adventurous miners and hard-toiling farmers. There are also stories to be told about murder, tragedy, and perhaps the ghosts of a pioneer or two who just don’t seem to be at rest.

And what about that shadowy monster that was blamed in early decades for the mysterious disappearances of miners and soldiers?

Join local historian Kathy Heicher for a Halloween version of local history and an entertaining evening at the Avon Library.

 

Eagle County Pioneer Talk: Sarah Doherty September 21

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Saturday, September 21, 2019, 2 pm

Eagle County Pioneer Sarah Doherty

First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st Street, Grand Junction, CO.

Sarah Doherty was a frightened Irish immigrant when she first arrived at the Red Cliff train depot in 1883. An independent, unmarried woman, Sarah eventually homesteaded at Dotsero where she became known as the “Cattle Queen of the Badlands.” Hear her story at a special presentation by local historian Kathy Heicher for the Territorial Daughters of Colorado, Western Chapter. Free.

 

Red Cliff Cemetery Tour

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On Saturday, August 18th the Eagle County Historical Society presented a tour of the Greenwood Cemetery in Red Cliff, Colorado. A rainy day turned sunny and some of the most notable pioneers were around to tell their stories.

Mark Vodopich – Ben Hart
Jamie Harrison – Oscar Meyer
Janice Tonz- Lydia Tague
Taelia Jones – Tilly Strand
Coot Overcash – Doc Gilpin
Aiden (Nottingham) Woodworth – William Nottingham
Rich Perske, author – Fulford expert
Sarah Pounder – “Iris Meadows,” mining camp working girl …

 

Red Cliff Cemetery Tour August 18

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On Saturday, August 18th the Eagle County Historical Society will present a tour of the Greenwood Cemetery in Red Cliff, Colorado. Actors will share the stories of Eagle County’s most memorable pioneers.

Red Cliff is the oldest town in the county. The first grave in the mountain cemetery dates back to 1880. Over 600 people are buried in the graveyard, including some of the most notable (and sometimes notorious) pioneers of the county.

The first tour will begin at 10 AM. The last tour will begin at 3:00 PM and end about 4:30.

Participants should be prepared for an approximate 90 minute tour, which will involve walking on uneven ground.

Tours will meet at the Red Cliff Town Hall 400 Pine Street, Red Cliff for check-in. Parking is available nearby.

The cemetery is located up the hill from the Town Hall. Please allow at least 15 minutes to walk up to the cemetery. Transportation will be available from the Town Hall for those who choose not to walk.

Advance tour tickets are $20. There is a discount for ECHS members using code RC2018 [case sensitive]. Reserve Your Tickets Here.

Please either print or have a mobile copy of your ticket.

On the day of the tour walk-up tickets are $25 – cash or check only.

Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended.