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
- July 8 Annual Meeting
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
- January 30 Groundhog Gala
- June 8 Annual Meeting and Presentation
- July 30 History Day at Kauffman House
- August 29 2nd Annual Chicken Dinner at Cottage Camp
2015
- January 30th Groundhog Gala
- June 10 Annual Meeting
- July 2 Victorian Tea
- July 31 Souper Stars for the Cottage Camp
- August 1 History Day
- August 24 Vintage Time Travelers Campfire
- December 31 Fireworks
2014
- June 11 – Annual Meeting
- June 22 – Victorian Tea
- July 16 – West Side History Workshop
- July 20 – Buffalo Barbeque Parade
- August 1 – Souper Stars for the Cottage Camp
- August 2 – History Day at the Kauffman House Museum
- December 26 – Holiday Gala
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve & Fireworks
2013
- February 2 Winter Carnival Open House 1 – 4 p.m. – Butterfly exhibit with crafts by Kathy Klutsch
- March 16-17 Open House 1 – 4 p.m. Butterfly exhibit
- June 12 – Annual Meeting – Cowboy Music and Poetry
- June 26 – Victorian Tea – Historic Rapids Hotel
- July 19th – Mad Hatters’ Whimsical Tea, 2pm,at the Town Hall Community Room
- July 21st – Buffalo BBQ Parade
- August 3rd – History Day
- August 14 – Victorian Tea – Daven Haven
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.