Evenings of History

Free to OCHS members | $5 tickets for non-members available at the door

June 14 - August 9

Doors at 7 pm | Event at 7:30 pm

Evenings of History
  • June 14, Kate Jones and Dee Williams, “The Wright Opera House: Past, Present and Future.”

  • June 28, Gail Saunders, “Wagons to Apples: The Life of John Ashenfelter.”

  • July 5, Don Paulson, “Mining in the San Juans: From Prospector to Smelter.”

  • July 12, Tom Hillhouse, “Ouray County Postal History–It is more interesting than you might think."

  • July 19, Robin Richardson, “Memories: Growing Up in Ouray.”

  • July 26, Jen Brock and Heather Greisz, “Woman’s Club of Ouray County - 125 Years of Friendship, Community and Philanthropy.”

  • Aug 2, Pat Willits, “Trust for Land Restoration’s work Preserving Structures on Red Mt. Pass.”

  • Aug 9, Bob Risch, “The Ouray Perimeter Trail.”

  • August 23, Steve Cumella and Mike Boruta, “Geology of Ouray as Viewed by Drone Photography.”(rescheduled from June 21)

Visit ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org for a full calendar including each week’s topic.

All money goes to the Ouray County Historical Society.

Talks take place at the Wright Opera House


The Wright Opera House is a 501c3 nonprofit, operating a historic venue and premier performing arts organization located in the City of Ouray. It is supported by event fees and by generous donations. Click here to make a tax deductible donation to the Wright.

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