Park County Historic Preservation

Park County Historic Preservation We work with property owners and local, state, and national organizations to preserve and promote the unique cultural heritage of Park County, Colorado.
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The Park County Department of Heritage, Tourism & Community Development helps owners of historic properties extend the useful life of their property and preserve Park County's history for future generations to enjoy. We can assist with applications for local landmark designation, provide owners with technical guidance and preservation expertise as they develop plans for the repair, rehabilitation,

or restoration of historic properties, assist with applications for preservation grants, and partner with organizations interested in preserving and promoting Park County’s rich cultural heritage.

Applications open for the History Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches Program! The Centennial Farms & Ranches program re...
03/20/2025

Applications open for the History Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches Program!

The Centennial Farms & Ranches program recognizes four categories of honorees associated with the agricultural history of the State of Colorado:
• Centennial Farms or Ranches – farms or ranches that have belonged to the same family for at least 100 years, and are currently working farms or ranches
• Centennial Families – families with agricultural experience in Colorado that spans 100 or more years (eg. 1923-present), not necessarily as landowners
• Centennial Farmers or Ranchers – individuals 100 years of age or older who have spent a majority of their life in agricultural pursuits within the State of Colorado, even if they were not landowners
• Centennial AgriBusiness – organizations or businesses that have been in operation for 100 or more years and primarily serve the agricultural community in Colorado (examples: seed companies, farm implement manufacturers, Farm Bureaus, etc.)

If your ranch qualifies and you'd like some assistance applying contact Kate McCoy, the Park County Preservation & Project Manger at [email protected].

🏔️ 2025 Park County Historic Preservation Grants – Apply Now!The Park County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (...
02/27/2025

🏔️ 2025 Park County Historic Preservation Grants – Apply Now!

The Park County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (PCHPAC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant round! If you’re working to preserve, restore, or celebrate Park County’s rich history, this grant could help bring your project to life.

📅 Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
💰 Additional funding rounds may be announced if funds remain available

Interested? Check out the Grant Guidelines and Application here:
📜 Grant Guidelines: tinyurl.com/PCHPAC-GG
📝 Grant Application: tinyurl.com/PCHPAC-GA

For questions, contact:
Kate McCoy, Park County Preservationist & Project Manager at:
📩 [email protected] | 📞 (719) 836-4237

Let’s work together to protect Park County’s history for future generations!

09/27/2018
Wonderful day celebrating the National Register Nominations of the Tarryall Rural Historic Landscape District and the So...
09/06/2018

Wonderful day celebrating the National Register Nominations of the Tarryall Rural Historic Landscape District and the South Platte River Bridge!! A huge thanks to all who contributed to these achievements!!

Join Park County this Saturday, August 25th to celebrate two National Register Nominations!!!
08/22/2018

Join Park County this Saturday, August 25th to celebrate two National Register Nominations!!!

This Saturday August 19th!! Come celebrate Preservation in Park County!!!
08/16/2017

This Saturday August 19th!! Come celebrate Preservation in Park County!!!

08/07/2017

We are looking forward to LIVING HISTORY DAYS this weekend, August 12th and 13th. Here is a peek at what's happening around the Museum (subject to change) come check it out!

07/05/2017

Garo schoolhouse....

"On a stormy day in June 1967, Myron Wood captured this pastoral image of sheep grazing in South Park, the high-elevatio...
06/14/2017

"On a stormy day in June 1967, Myron Wood captured this pastoral image of sheep grazing in South Park, the high-elevation grassland area in the valley between the Mosquito and Park Mountain ranges. Park County is dotted with 19th-century ranches, old mines and small towns with colorful histories including Fairplay and Alma. Then there are, of course, the stunning mountain vistas that inspire many a roadtrip."

This clipping is from a March 1954 edition of the Phoenix Gazette, which at the time was the Arizona capital’s evening newspaper. The subject of the article was Arleen Hughes, a successful businesswoman in Colorado Springs. In 1939, she took charge of E.W. Hughes Investment Co. on the death of her h...

06/12/2017
Join us for an Economic Development 101 Course in Bailey this Tuesday!! See flyer for details
06/01/2017

Join us for an Economic Development 101 Course in Bailey this Tuesday!! See flyer for details

Address

418 Main Street
Fairplay, CO
80440

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+17198364298

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