Past GLAHS Events

2023

  • May 27th      Cottage Court Museum and Kauffman House Museum open for summer daily 11-5
  • June-Sept     Guided Walking Tours alternate Saturdays 3 – 4:30.  Sign up at grandlakehistory.org or call 970-627-8324
  • June 27th      6:30 pm   It’s a Happening! at Grand Lake Community House 
  • July 1st          11 am – 4 pm  Ice Cream Social and Homemade Pie Sale  Cottage Court Museum
  • July 12th        7 pm  GLAHS Annual Meeting and Presentation, 50 and Proud! Also Historic Plaques presented to 5 businesses  GL Community House 
  • July 14th         5-9 pm   Stars at the Barn Fundraiser, AA Barn
  • July 25th         6:30 pm  It’s a Happening! at Grand Lake Community House
  • August 1st       Colorado Day at the Kauffman House Museum
  • August 8th       6:30 pm  It’s a Happening! at Grand Lake Community House
  • August 13th     5:30 pm – 9 pm  8th Annual Community Picnic at the Cottage Court
  • August 22nd    6:30 pm  It’s a Happening! at Grand Lake Community House
  • September 5    Museums go weekend only thru September 

2022

  • May 28th       Cottage Court Museum, Kauffman House Museum open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, daily
  • June 8th        7:00 pm   GLAHS Annual Meeting and Presentation Where’s Our Water”, GL Community House
  • July 2nd         11:00-4:00  Ice-Cream Social/Pie Sale fundraiser at the Cottage Court
  • July 21st         5:30 pm   Volunteers Appreciation Dinner, Heckert Pavilion
  • July 31st         5:30 pm   Stars at the Barn Fundraiser, AA Barn
  • August 1st      Colorado Day at the Kauffman House Museum
  • August 12th    10:00 – 2:00 Farmers Market at Cottage Court
  • August 14th     5:30 pm   Community Picnic at the Cottage Court
  • September 6   Museums go to “open weekends only” thru September
  • Nov. 25, 26      Kauffman House open 1:00 pm – 4:00  
  • December 26   Kauffman House open 1:00 pm – 4:00  
  • December 31   Kauffman House open 10:00 pm – Midnight  

 

2021

  • June 9 & 10       Dress-Up Photo Fun at the Cottage Court – our costumes, your camera!
  •  June 19             Old Movie Adventures at the Cottage Court
  • June 23 & 24    Dress-Up Photo Fun at the Cottage Court – our costumes, your camera!
  • June 26             History Bike Hike/Cottage Court  $15  Bring lunch, drink, sunscreen
  • July 3                   Saturday Sundaes & Pie Sale – a fundraiser/Cottage Court
  • July 10 & 11      Walking Tours of Grand Lake, tickets available at our booth at the Craft Fair!
  • July 14               Annual Meeting  and presentation of 100th Anniversary of Community House
  • July 18               Stars at the Barn!  A fundraiser for the Cottage Camp.  Casual & delicious fun!
  • July 24               History Bike Hike/Cottage Court  $15  Bring lunch, drink, sunscreen
  • July 30                Camp Songs & Kazoos at the Cottage Court
  • August 1            Colorado Day at the Kaufman House. Admission $1.00 per person of any age
  • August 11& 12  Dress-Up Photo Fun at the Cottage Court – our costumes, your camera!
  • August 14 & 15 Walking Tours of Grand Lake, tickets available at our booth at the Craft Fair!
  • August 22         Annual Community Picnic at the Cottage Court Don’t miss this! Food and fun.

2020

2019

  • June 12      Annual Meeting
  • June 29       Supers Stars
  • July 9           Victorian Tea
  • August 1      Colorado Day at the Kauffman House
  • August 18    5th Annual Chicken Dinner at Cottage Camp

2018

  • June 20    Annual Meeting 
  • June 22      Super Stars
  • July 17        Victorian Tea
  • August 1     History Day at Kauffman House
  • August 19   4th Annual Chicken Dinner at Cottage Camp

2017

  • June  14       Annual Meeting
  • June 24        Super Stars
  • July 19          Victorian Tea
  • August 15     Potluck for the Docents
  • August 10     3rd Annual Chicken Dinner at Cottage Camp

2016

                                           

2015

2014

2013

2012

  • February 4 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • February 15  – Board Retreat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • March 17 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • March 22 – Denver Event to benefit Cottage Camp Campaign, Grant Humphreys Mansion
  • May 30 – September – Exhibit – “Riding, Roping and Ranching”  
  • June 13 – GLAHS Annual Meeting
  • June 27 – Victorian Tea – Rapids Lodge
  • July 15 – Buffalo BBQ Parade
  • July 25 – Victorian Tea – Grand Lake Lodge
  • August 4 – History Day at the Kauffman House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • August 15 – Victorian Tea – Daven Haven
  • September 8 – Kauffman House closed for season
  • November 23 – 24  Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Hallmark Display  – Many Faces of Santa and Presidential Christmas Cards
  • Hall Family in Grand Lake
  • November 23rd, 24th: Historical Society booth at the Olde-Fashioned Craft Bazaar at the Grand Lake Arts Center.
  • December 26 – Benefit Dinner at the Rapids
  • December 27  6 – 9 p.m.  Historical Holiday Celebration at Kauffman House
  • December 28-29  1 – 4 p.m.  Open House
  • December 31  Open House 10 pm – 12 p.m.

2011 Special Events

  • February 5 – Open House 1-4
  • May 21 – Clean Up Day
  • May 28 – Sept. 5 – Regular Museum Hours – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • June 8 – Annual Meeting – all invited
  • August 6 – History Day
  • August 11 – Docent Appreciation Picnic
  • November 25-26 – Open House 1-4 p.m.
  • December 28 – Open House 1-4 p.m.

2010 Special Events

  • January 2 – Open House 1-4 pm
  • February 6 – Open House 1-4 pm
  • May 29 – Sept 6 – Regular Museum Hours – 11am -5pm
  • June 9 – Annual Meeting – all invited
  • June 13 – July 18 – Vintage Hat Display
  • July 31 – Sept 6 – Vintage Railroad Tool Display
  • August 7 – History Day
  • August 9 – 7:00 p.m. – Restoring Log Homes by Alan Pape at Grand Lake Fire Station
  • August 14 – Paint with Alan Pape. Meet at the Cottage Court
  • August 19 – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
  • November 26-27 – Open House 1-4 pm
  • December 27 – Holiday Gala-$10
  • December 29 – Open House 1-4 pm

2009 Special Events

  • February 7 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • May 23 – September 7 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • June 10 – Annual Meeting – Program – Early Photos of GL – 7:00 p.m., Grand Lake Fire Station
    Special Display – Teapots at the Kauffman House
  • August 2 – History Day
  • August – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
  • Saturdays in September 11 – 5
  • HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES
    – November 27-28 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
    – December 26 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
    – January 2, 2010 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2008 Special Events

  • January 19 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • February 2 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • June 11 – Annual Meeting – Program – Motor Courts
  • June 21-July 21 – Vintage Apron & Tablecloth Display
  • August 2 – History Day
  • August 21 – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
  • November 28-29 – Open House 1-4 p.m.
  • December 27 – Open House 1-4 p.m.

2007 Special Events

  • January 13 – Open House 11 am – 2 pm
  • February 3 – Open House 11 am – 2 pm
  • March 24 – Open House 11 am – 2 pm
  • Wednesday, June 13 – Annual Meeting and Program 7 pm
  • June 23 – July 22 – Quilt Show – over 100 on display
  • Saturday, July 14 – YMCA Celebration
  • Saturday, July 21 – Ice Cream Social 11am – 2 pm
  • Mid August – Tool Show
  • August 29 – Docent Dinner
  • Open Saturdays and Sundays in September
  • November 23-24 – Open House 11 am – 2 pm
  • Wednesday, December 26 – Open House 11 am – 2 pm

2006 Special Events

  • January 14-15 – Open House 1-4 p.m.
  • February 25 – Open House 1-4
  • May 27 – Kauffman House Opens Memorial Weekend
  • July 15 – Ice Cream Social
  • August 12 – Grand Lake History Day
  • August 17 – Boat Tour with Grand County Historical Association
  • August – Log Tool Display
  • September 4 – Kauffman House ends regular season
  • Open Saturdays in September
  • November 24-25 – Open House 1-4
  • December 27 – Open House 1-4

2005 Special Events

  • January 22 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • March 26-27 – Youth Art Show 1 – 4 p.m.
  • June 18 – 26 – Wedding Dress Display 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • July 16 – Ice Cream Social 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • August 13 – History Day
  • August 25 – Boat Trek
  • October 8 – Quilt Show 1 – 4 p.m.
  • November 25-26 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.
  • December 28 – Open House 1 – 4 p.m.