Johnstown Historical Society

05/10/2026

🌸✨ Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Give Mom something meaningful this year with a membership to the Johnstown Historical Society! ✨🌸

For the mom who loves history, local culture, or simply spending quality time with family, a membership is a gift that lasts all year long. And for the mom who already has everything, experiences and memories make the best gifts. 💗

A membership supports so much:
🌷 Care for and maintain our beautiful historic home and museum
📜 Preserve our collections
🎨 Offer educational programs, lectures, and family activities
🏛️ Keep local history accessible and engaging for our community

This Mother’s Day, give a gift that inspires connection, discovery, and time spent together.💝

Join today and help keep history alive in Johnstown and at the Historic Parish House and Museum!
https://jhsco.org/get-involved/become-member/

05/09/2026

Do you have photographs 📷 from the past 50 years that capture Johnstown’s essence? We’d love to consider including them in this special 50th anniversary edition of, A Tribute To Johnstown.

Photo submission is easy! Just complete the form on our website using this link: https://jhsco.org/attj-photo-submission-form/

The Johnstown Breeze is the independently-owned weekly newspaper for Johnstown and Milliken, Colorado

05/04/2026

“Hell, he can’t be rode.” 🐎

They were right. Midnight wasn’t just another rodeo bronc. He was impossible to ride. Yet, fans couldn’t look away. 🫣

Midnight, the legendary “Devil Horse”, built a reputation no cowboy could beat! 🏆

Did you know one of rodeo’s most legendary horses is part of Johnstown’s story?

🐴 Dive into the legend: https://jhsco.org/blog/midnight-the-devil-horse/

04/23/2026

Coming This Year! The 5️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary Edition

A Tribute To Johnstown, first written in 1976, is a cherished piece of our community’s history.

As part of the 250 America 🇺🇸 and 150 Colorado 🏔️ milestones, we’re inviting YOU 🫵 to help us tell the next chapter.

Do you have photographs 📷 from the past 50 years that capture Johnstown’s essence? We’d love to consider including them in this special anniversary edition.

Photo submission is easy! Just complete the form on our website using this link: https://jhsco.org/attj-photo-submission-form/

04/09/2026

Do you have a story waiting to be shared? Now is the time. 🕰️

As we celebrate the America 250 and Colorado 150 milestones, we invite you to revisit the moments of your life that have stayed in your heart. 💛 Maybe that’s an old photograph, a handwritten letter, or a memory that feels like yesterday. These are pieces of history.

Our community project, Your Story Matters, was designed to collect these community histories. Your story is part of Johnstown’s story. Let’s preserve it together. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Participation is easy! Just complete the brief online form linked below. ✔️

Share A Story. Leave A Legacy. Preserve A Community.

➡️ Learn more here: https://jhsco.org/getting-to-know-you/ ⬅️

03/31/2026

☎️ Hello there!

Long before smartphones and texting, a group of remarkable women helped keep Johnstown connected. One call at a time.

💬 Known as the “Hello Girls,” these local operators were quick-thinking, highly skilled, and essential to daily life in the early 20th century.

Curious about their story and Johnstown’s connection?

👉 Read more on our blog: https://jhsco.org/blog/the-hello-girls/

03/26/2026

Can you crack the case? 🔎 🐶

This unusual item in our collection has sparked some curiosity behind the scenes, and now we're turning to you.

What do YOU think its purpose might have been?

Drop your ideas in the comments. ⬇️

👉 We will also accept your most creative and funny 😂 answers!

03/12/2026

When Forde Beeten moved to Johnstown in 1915 to manage the local condensed milk factory, he likely never imagined the tragic ⚠️⚡turn his story would take just one year later.

Stories like Forde’s remind us that Johnstown’s history is built 🛠️ on the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the people who lived and worked here.

Read 👀 the full story and discover another chapter of our community’s past.

https://jhsco.org/blog/forde-beeten/

02/14/2026

❤️Today’s the day!❤️

Dear Johnstown & Friends

Happy Valentine's Day! Won’t you spend a bit of your time today with us at the museum?

Our doors are open starting at 9am with Valentine treats, a festive craft, cheerful décor, and guided tours celebrating the stories of years gone by.

Above all, you’ll find warm company and a welcoming place to gather — because this truly is ❤️ the community that cares ❤️.

With love,
The Johnstown Historical Society

Historic Parish House & Museum
701 Charlotte Street – Johnstown

Join us today and throughout February (through the 28th)
Tue, Wed, & Sat | 9am–12pm

02/13/2026

Looking for a ❤️ charming ❤️ way to begin your Valentine’s Day?

Join us at the Historic Parish House & Museum this Saturday from 9am–12pm for a little history, a little sweetness, and a whole lot of community spirit.

💖 Bring your sweetheart, the kiddos, or a fellow history enthusiast
💖 Enjoy festive Valentine treats
💖 Add your message to our “Valentine to Johnstown” heart display, and make your own Valentine to share with a loved one
💖 Take a guided tour and celebrate our favorite love story — Johnstown’s history

We’re sharing the love all February long with you — ❤️ the community that cares ❤️ — so stop by on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays from 9am–12pm and join the festivities!