Visit the Fort to celebrate La Veta’s origins during Francisco Fort Days on July 18 and 19! Saturday traditionally begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser followed by a full day of music, performances, presentations, and family fun. There will also be food vendors and arts and crafts! ABOUT THE FORT: Francisco Fort is the last […]
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Visit the Fort to celebrate La Veta’s origins during Francisco Fort Days on July 18 and 19! Saturday traditionally begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser followed by a full day of music, performances, presentations, and family fun. There will also be food vendors and arts and crafts! ABOUT THE FORT: Francisco Fort is the last […]
Tags: art, heritage, Highway of Legends, history, la veta, music
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Half Day Itineraries, Itineraries
History lives on in Spanish Peaks Country thanks to several cultural institutions that carry the stories of the past. In just a few hours, history buffs can learn a lot about the people and events that shaped the county. If all you have is an afternoon, be sure to check out these two museums. Activity [...] Tags: heritage, history, museums
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About, History
Take a deep dive into Huerfano County’s history with the Huerfano County Historical Society. This organization collects archival photos, newspapers, and Huerfano County records from the 1890s to the present. It also manages the Walsenburg Mining Museum and the Francisco Fort Museum. Find the Huerfano County Historical Society at the Huerfano Heritage Center in Walsenburg. [...] Tags: heritage, historical society, history
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
History buffs can dig deep into Spanish Peaks Country's rich history at any one of our history museums and historic sites. The following are some of the region's most popular places to learn about Southern Colorado's heritage. Activity #1 – Heurfano Heritage Center The Huerfano Heritage Center is home to the Huerfano County Historical Society, [...] Tags: heritage, historic district, history, mining, museum
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