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Meeker Incident
The Meeker Incident was one the final incidents in a long history of animosity between the Ute people of Western Colorado and the white settlers from the east. Here we explore the events leading up to...
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Dave Bailey Retires from Museum of the West!
Curator of History David Bailey’s Retirement I have enjoyed being the Curator of History for the last 28 years at the Museums of Western Colorado. The countless exhibits, research projects,...
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Hungry, Hungry Dinosaurs! How the Giant Plant Eaters of the Jurassic Got...
There are a lot of animals that eat plants. Think about the vast herds of wildebeest, antelope, and zebra migrating across the Serengeti, or dense herds of elk during the rut here in Colorado, or even...
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Where did it come from? Railroad Tie Mystery Solved
Listen to a segment of KAFM’s community affairs hour where Kaia Michaelis and Libbie Early interview Matt Darling about this find:...
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Handy Chapel: A Treasured Piece of My Family History
Written By: Christine Westermire At the corner of 2nd Street and White Avenue stands a building that is not only an integral part of Black history in the Grand Valley, but also a part of my life. If...
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The Aviators Who Launched The Aviation Industry in the Grand Valley
By Jonathan Hamilton In 1978, United Airlines spokesman George Niemer said that, “the airline carries as many passengers to and from Grand Junction each year as the entire population of Mesa County”....
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Juneteenth and Early Black Settlers in Colorado
Written By: Christine Westermire – Museum Educator Even though Juneteenth was made a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, by President Biden, it has been an important holiday to African Americans since...
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Research a Historic Home
Researching a historic home — whether it’s one you own currently, or one you’re interested in for other reasons, can be fun and also frustrating. If you’re looking to do some research into an old home,...
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Broaden Your Search and Other Tips
When searching the Museums of Western Colorado’s collections, some special tips will help you get better results, and find what you want more quickly. We recommend, as a start, to broaden your search....
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Can’t make it to our 2024 Speakeasy Fundraiser to view the event exhibit on Grand Junction’s historic Redlight District? That’s okay! Check out “A Brief History of Women’s Undergarments” below for a...
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