In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our nation’s semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of our entrance into the Union—our state’s sesquicentennial. As the Centennial State, Colorado is the only one who will observe twin anniversaries—our Sesquisemiquincentennial.[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County Historical Society
Special event Aug. 13: “The Western Colorado Bison Project: Evidence of Prehistoric and Historic Bison Hunting in Western Colorado.”
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River Alliance and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society are co-sponsoring an event on Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Archaeologist H. “Sonny” Shelton, is an archaeologist, faunal analysis specialist, and field crew member for Grand River Institute[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS:
Letters from History, No. 49 White River Agency, ColoradoJune 15, 1879. Sir: Advertisements for proposals for building agency structures have been made, agreeably to your directions, copies of which will be sent you; and I think I ought to ask you whether contractors can have anything from the government here, as[Read More…]
The Museum Store opens Saturday at Heritage
MEEKER | In the age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, there’s something timeless and comforting about vintage and antique items. However, we know how easy it is to amass more things than we have room for or can keep on display to enjoy. Instead of keeping those treasures boxed[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 25, 2024
Bingo this Saturday, Jan. 27 MEEKER | Come play Bingo, presented by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, this Saturday at the Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave.) Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30. Meeker Business Rally Jan. 31 MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 18, 2024
Annual and quarterly RBCHS gathering Jan. 21 MEEKER | The annual meeting and quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held at the Heritage Culture Center at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024. Enjoy a potluck lunch, hear what the RBCHS is doing, and renew (or[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 4, 2024
Library book club Jan. 8 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading The Humans by Matt Haig. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Mark your calendars for cardboard derby, ice fishing[Read More…]
Announcing The Lyttle Project!
Dear Community Supporters, I am so VERY happy to announce that today is a very GOOD news day! When we found ourselves at the end of our financial rope mid-October, we did something many people frown upon: we told the truth. Honestly, it could have gone either way, but we[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 24, 2023
Bingo in Meeker Aug. 25 MEEKER | Presented by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, the first Bingo night will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park Ave. Following bingo nights to be held on the last Saturday of the month[Read More…]
Letters from history, No. 3
The White River Museum has a collection of letters that Meeker founding father Thomas Baker kept for many years. There are letters from Nathan Meeker and prominent figures like Chief Ouray, ex-Indian Agents, and the violently anti-Indian Colorado Governor Pitkin, as well as various Army officers from 1874-1879. The letters[Read More…]
May Day Celebration {Photos}
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its first May Day celebration on Sunday, April 30, with smiles all around. The event included log chopping, a pie auction, cotton candy and kettle corn, yard games, face painting and more. Caitlin Walker/Emily Mohr Photos
RBC Historical Society to host traditional May Day celebration, fundraiser Sunday, April 30
MEEKER | Join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society for a traditional May Day event on Sunday, April 30 in the White River Museum courtyard beginning at 2 p.m. The celebration of May Day has roots that extend back to the 14th century in Ireland and Scotland, with a festival[Read More…]
