The Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum is
located at the corner of 2nd Street and Hotchkiss Avenue in
the town of Hotchkiss
, Colorado . The Hotchkiss-Crawford
Historical Society provides leadership and support for its members
who preserve and interpret the history of Hotchkiss and Crawford, Colorado,
and the surrounding areas, in order to make the past more meaningful
to all.
The museum features permanent exhibits
of Southwest Indian artifacts, historic photographs, a replica of a
1900-era general store, an old-time parlor, and a "Life on the
Mesas" exhibit that includes maps, photos, literature and artifacts.
Attached to the museum is an original, authentically furnished 1890s
log cabin.
The reference library contains family
histories and genealogies, obituaries, oral history tapes, and
school yearbooks.
One section of the museum is used for
temporary exhibits such as special
collections.
The museum bookstore sells books about
the history of the area. Some were written by local authors and
others by writers from around Western Colorado
.
Hours
May 10-12 - Free Admission
May-August
Friday,
Saturday, & Sunday
1:00-4:00 pm
September-April
Saturday
1:00-4:00 pm
We also welcome tours and visits by
appointment
970-872-3780
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