APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AGUILAR, CO

Road to the sun Smoke from summer wildfires makes the sunrise appear even more orange than normal. 

Lathrop State Park in Huerfano County, Colorado.
Road to the sun Credit: Jeffrey Beall

The Apishapa Valley Historical Society (AVHS) is a non-profit organization that serves to preserve, protect, and promote the unique history and culture of Aguilar County, Colorado. Founded in 1986, the AVHS is located in the small community of Apishapa, which is situated at the junction of the Apishapa and Purgatoire Rivers in south-central Colorado. The AVHS collects and maintains records, memorabilia, and artifacts related to the history and culture of Apishapa and the surrounding area. The society also operates the Apishapa Museum, which features a variety of displays and exhibits that tell the story of the area’s past.

The AVHS is an all-volunteer organization that relies on donations from members and the local community to fund its operations. The society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year to attract visitors and generate interest in the region’s history. These events include lectures and presentations on local history, guided tours of the Apishapa Museum, and educational programs for school-aged children. Through its efforts, the AVHS works to ensure that the cultural heritage of Apishapa and the surrounding area is kept alive for future generations.

APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AGUILAR CO. US MID #8400800694

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).

Contact APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 459
AGUILAR
CO
81020

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APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400800694
Name APISHAPA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 900130302
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.401721, -104.655236
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1127