OURAY COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY, INC. (OCHS)
THE OURAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Revised
420 6th Avenue, Post Office Box 151 Ouray, CO 81427-0151
Phone: 970-325-4576
web: ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org
e-mail: ochs@ouraynet.com
We offer specially scheduled tours for schools, organizations, groups and seniors during our off season. Contact the numbers above.
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JANUARY |
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1-31 |
Museum closed to the public. For assistance see contact information above. |
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13 |
Board of Directors meet, 9:30 am at the Museum. |
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FEBRUARY |
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1-31 |
Museum closed to the public. For assistance see contact information above. |
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17 |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am at the Museum. |
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MARCH |
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1-31 |
Museum closed to the public. For assistance see contact information above. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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APRIL |
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1-18 |
Museum closed to the public. For assistance see contact information above. |
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19-30 |
Museum open each Thurs, Fri and Sat from 10:00 - 4:30 PM. For assistance at other times see the contact info at the top of the calendar. |
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19 |
"Otto Mears Exhibit" opens. Most Ouray County residents are familiar with the name Otto Mears. He is most famous for building toll roads and railroads. However, Otto was involved in many other endeavors including founding newspapers, mining investing, military service, Colorado politics, and numerous others. Learn about the career of this famous Colorado entrepreneur. Closes July 5th. Reopens August 17th thru November 19th. |
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Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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19-30 |
Purple Ribbon pick up or call for delivery (325-4576) for Historic Preservation Month (May 1-May 31) |
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MAY |
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1-12 |
Museum open Thur through Sat from 10:00 - 4:30 pm. |
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1-31 |
Historic Preservation Month, Purple Ribbons on fronts of historic homes and buildings in Ouray County |
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6 |
Begin call for entry in Photo exhibit "San Juan Memories", $5 per photo entry fee, ribbon winners from the past may not submit any previous prize winning photo, entries due by June 30, no more than three entries by any one artist, Show juried by TBA. Opening July 9. Juried first place prize - $75, Juried 2nd place prize - $50, Juried 3rd place prize - $25. Any single individual can only win one award. Contact museum for details. |
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6 |
Mother's Day (Museum Closed) |
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14-31 |
Museum open Mon through Sat from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sun 12:00 noon -4:30 pm. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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JUNE |
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1-30 |
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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9 |
Corkscrew Railroad Bed and Turntable Hike (guided, $10 cost) - Sponsored by the Ridgway Railroad Museum and OCHS. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister. Hikers will meet at the Ouray County Museum at 9:00 am. In case of inclement weather call Don Paulson at 325-0931 before 8 am to ascertain the hike status. |
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12 |
Evenings of History, "Utes in Colorado - The Ute Trail, Ute Peeled Trees and Modern Utes" presented by Andrew Guilliford, 7:30-9:00 pm @ the Ouray Community Center. Sponsored by TBA. |
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17 |
Father's Day (free admission for all fathers) |
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Evenings of History, "The Revenue Mine" presented by Bob Larson, 7:30-9:00 pm @ the Ouray Community Center. Sponsored by TBA. |
| 26 | Evenings of History, "Wild Flowers of the San Juan Mountains", presented by Kay Sibold, 7:30-9:00 pm @ the Ouray Community Center. Sponsored by TBA. |
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30 |
Entries due for San Juan Memories Photo Show. |
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JULY |
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No Board of Directors Meeting in July |
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1-31 |
Museum open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
| TBA | Annual meeting of the Ouray County Historical Society, 11 am at the Museum |
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Volunteer Luncheon, 12:00 Noon All members invited. Contact OCHS for details at 970-325-4576. |
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July 4th Parade - Immediately after parade: Reception at the Museum, Lemonade and Brownies for sale all day. |
| 6 | "Otto Mears" Exhibit Closes today and reopens August 17th. |
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Evenings of History, "The Wright Opera House: Past, Present and Future" presented by Dee Williams, 7:30 - 9:00 PM @ the Ouray Community Center. Sponsored by TBA. |
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9 |
Photo exhibit "San Juan Memories" opens and runs through August 15th. 1st 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded, Judge TBA. |
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12-18 |
Drop off quilts with typed stories about quilts for Annual Quilt Show. Quilts must have been Quilted or Pieced prior to 1960. |
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11 |
Guided tour of Ouray Museum led by Curator Don Paulson, 9:00 am, $10 per person ($5 for OCHS members). To preregister call 325-4576. |
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Guided Cemetery Walking Tour, $10, meet at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 9:00 am. Preregister at 970-325-4576. |
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17 |
Evenings of History, "The Silvery San Juan: A Liquid History of Legendary Watering Holes," presented by Tom Noel, , 7:30-9:00 pm @ the Ouray Community Center. Sponsored by TBA. |
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Opening of Annual Quilt Exhibit, Runs through August 23, pick up quilts Aug 27-31. |
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Quilter's Tea 2011, 3:00 pm, at Venue Roscoe Fox, 539 Main Street. Victorian theme, “hats admired but not required.” Refreshments served, $5 admission. |
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21 |
Guided Walk of Historic Main Street, $10.00 per person, 3:00 pm. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister. |
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Evenings of History, "Rural Schools of Ouray County: 1875-1950," presented by Don Paulson, 7:30 -9:00 pm @ the Ouray Community Center." Sponsored by TBA. |
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28 |
Corkscrew Railroad Bed and Turntable Hike (guided, $10 cost) - Sponsored by the Ridgway Railroad Museum and OCHS. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister. Hikers will meet at the Ouray County Museum at 9:00 am. In case of inclement weather call Don Paulson at 325-0931 before 8 am to ascertain the hike status. |
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AUGUST |
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1-31 |
Museum Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
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1-23 |
Annual Quilt show continues through August 21 |
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Evenings of History, "Big Horses, Wild Cows, and Outhouses -- Stories of the Lester Israel Family," presnted by Ginny Harrington, 7:30 -9:00 pm @ the Ridgway Town Hall." Sponsored by TBA. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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11-12 |
Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous @ Ridgway Town Park. OCHS to offer items for sale. |
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18 |
Guided Cemetery Walking Tour, $10, meet at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 9:00 am. Preregister at 970-325-4576. |
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15 |
Photo show "San Juan Memories" ends today. |
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17 |
"Otto Mears Exhibit" reopens today and closes November 17th. |
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17 |
"Vignettes of History~ War & Angels." |
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Guided Walk of Historic Main Street, $10.00 per person, 3:00 pm. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister. |
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21 |
Last day of Quilt show. Pick up quilts Aug 26-30. |
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SEPTEMBER |
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1-30 |
Museum open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:00 am to 4:30 pm. For assistance outside hours see contact info at top of calendar. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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TBA |
Ouray County Railroad Days. Guided hikes along the Silverton Railroad right of way, talks, auto tours, etc. See http://www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org for details. |
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OCTOBER |
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1-31 |
Museum open Thur thru Sat 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. For assistance outside hours see contact information at top of calendar. |
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6 |
Oktoberfest: 6:00-10:00 pm. Quilt drawing in the evening. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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NOVEMBER |
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1-17 |
Museum Open Thurs-Sat, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. For assistance at other times see contact information at the top of the calendar |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am |
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18-30 |
Museum Closed. |
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DECEMBER |
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1-31 |
Museum closed for the season and will reopen in April 2013. |
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TBA |
Board of Directors meet 9:30 am. |
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FOR ASSISTANCE DURING THE TIME WE ARE CLOSED CALL:
Museum
Manager Maria Jones @ 970-325-4576
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