Buena Vista Heritage

05/31/2026

The VIP reception sold out. If you’ve been thinking about attending Jerry Geronimo Martin’s visit to Buena Vista, now is the time to reserve your seat.

A direct descendant of Geronimo, Martin will share stories, history, and perspectives as part of Visions & Voices: The Unpublished Southwest by Edward Curtis.

Tickets are required for these presentations.

🎟 June 5:
https://www.buenavistaheritage.org/buena-vista-heritage-store/p/unpublished-southwest-jerry-geronimo-martin-presentation-june-5

🎟 June 6:
https://www.buenavistaheritage.org/buena-vista-heritage-store/p/unpublished-southwest-jerry-geronimo-martin-presentation-june-5-3yd33

05/30/2026

Don’t miss an evening with local favorite Carin Mari at the Taste of Buena Vista Dinner & Concert. Tickets are available now!

Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert, scheduled for June 13 at the McGinnis Gym. The event is hosted by the Buena Vista Hi

05/29/2026

What do contemporary Native voices have to say about the Southwest Edward Curtis photographed more than a century ago?

Join us Saturday , May 30, from 4:00–5:30 PM for "Navajo Stories" with Ravis Henry of the Navajo Nation as part of our Visions & Voices exhibit.

This is a chance to hear history, culture, and personal perspectives that connect the past to the present.

Join us May 30 from 4-5:30pm
with our friend
RAVIS HENRY - Navajo/Diné

Buena Vista Heritage

05/27/2026

Come check out the market at Turner Farm, Sundays throughout the summer!

Foodshed Alliance has announced the discontinuation of the Buena Vista Farmers Market after years of struggling to maintain consistent community support. Acc

05/26/2026

Shared from Curtis Legacy Foundation. We’re honored to be hosting Jerry Geronimo Martin this June as part of the Visions & Voices: The Unpublished Southwest exhibit at Buena Vista Heritage.

05/25/2026

Historic Turner Farm & Apple Orchard opens for the season June 6 & 7.

Explore historic barns and cabins, visit the heritage apple orchard, and experience one of Buena Vista’s last remaining historic farmsteads. Guests are welcome to tour the buildings, walk the grounds, bring a picnic, and spend an afternoon enjoying a quieter side of the Arkansas Valley.

Turner Farm is one of three historic properties cared for by Buena Vista Heritage.

Open Saturdays • 11 AM–3 PM
June through August

Also open Sundays • 9 AM–1 PM
During the Farmers Market

829 West Main Street
Buena Vista, Colorado

Admission by donation

05/22/2026

Rare Edward Curtis images, powerful storytelling, and an evening with Shawnee Real Bird of the Crow Nation. This is going to be a truly special night at Buena Vista Heritage as part of Visions & Voices: The Unpublished Southwest.

May 23rd • 4:00–5:30 PM • Buena Vista Heritage

05/21/2026

Opening day at the museum… and we’re kicking it off with something truly special!

You are invited to the opening night of Visions & Voices: The Unpublished Southwest.

Join John Graybill, descendant of Edward S. Curtis and Coleen Graybill, for an evening celebrating the launch of this remarkable exhibit featuring rarely seen photographs from the Curtis family archives

📆 May 22, 2026
📍Buena Vista Heritage Museum Vista Heritage
⏰ 4pm - 7pm

Presentation begins at 530 followed by a book signing and exhibit viewing.

Come be a part of an evening dedicated to storytelling, preservation and meaningful dialogue.

05/21/2026

Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and Indigenous perspectives that connect past and present!

🤎 Moving the Legacy Forward 🤎

Join Shawnee Real Bird of the Crow Nation as she shares stories, prospectives, and reflections that connect heritage with the present day.

The powerful presentation is part of Visions & Voices: The Unpublished Southwest a collaborative exhibition exploring Indigenous history through photography and contemporary Native voices.

📆 May 23, 2026
📍Buena Vista Heritage Museum Vista Heritage
⏰ 4pm - 530pm

Some stories are meant to be heard in person.

01/27/2026

Buena Vista Heritage is grateful to the American Legion for this generous donation and their ongoing support of our work.

Community partnerships like this help us continue preserving and sharing local history.

Pictured here are Amy Weisenhorn, BVH President, and David Long of the American Legion.