HINSDALE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LAKE CITY, CO

Hinsdale County Historical Society, located in Lake City CO, is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1978 by a group of local residents with a passion for preserving and sharing the history, culture, and heritage of the area. The Society strives to collect, preserve, and share the history of Hinsdale County, and to promote an understanding and appreciation of its people, places, and events.

The Society’s collections include thousands of photos, documents, artifacts, and other items that tell the story of the county’s past. In addition, the Society provides educational programs, displays, and exhibitions to promote the understanding of local history and to help preserve the area’s rich heritage.

The Society’s headquarters is located in the historic Lake City courthouse, which was built in 1881 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse features a museum, library, and archives with items from Hinsdale County’s rich past. The museum features an extensive collection of artifacts from the area, including clothing, tools, and photographs. The library contains books, maps, and documents related to the county’s history. The archives are the home of an extensive collection of photographs and documents, many of which are available online.

The Society also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including lectures, tours, workshops, and other educational programs. The Society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Hinsdale County History, which includes articles, photographs, and other information about Hinsdale County’s past.

The Hinsdale County Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of the area. Through its collections and programs, the Society works to ensure the preservation of Hinsdale County’s unique heritage.

HINSDALE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAKE CITY CO. US MID #8400800313

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 65,944 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9709442515

HINSDALE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 353
LAKE CITY
CO
81235-0353

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