Preserving the Heritage of Western Fremont County

The Western Fremont Historical Society is dedicated to researching, educating, and promoting the rich history of Western Fremont County, Colorado. As a proud member of the Fremont County Historical Society, we focus on preserving the area's cultural and historical legacy, including the fascinating stories related to Cotopaxi and the Fremont County Museum. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, we are committed to ensuring that the legacy of the Fremont History Museum and the contributions of community members like Howard are celebrated for generations to come.

Discover the Fascinating History of Western Fremont Historical Society

Show your Love at Western Fremont Historical Society’s 4 th Annual “Wheels of

Time” Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10am-2:00pm. at 0070 CR 56,

Howard, CO. We are encouraging anyone who would like to show off their car, truck

or motorbike to participate in this event. FREE Vehicle Registration begins at 9:00 AM

at the Howard History Center. Entrants will receive a gift bag with a raffle ticket and can

take part in a 50/50 drawing. They will also receive a complimentary photo (you & your

entry) via email.

Vehicles will be displayed around the Square and Howard Hall area.

Free Admission to the public. This year, WFHS will be doing the lunch at Howard

Hall beginning at 11:00am as a fundraiser. Again, we will have trolley rides around the

Square with history tours; hearts to give out to your favorite vehicle; special exhibit of

car memorabilia; 1890s Courting Buggy; and Live Entertainment—Open-Mic Music--

Anyone can bring their instrument or sing.

QUESTIONS: Call Craig Leitner (719-207-0015) or Deb Hildebrand (1-303-506-4399).

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Pleasant Valley! Happy Name!

Pleasant Valley! Happy Name! Monarchs envy thee thy fame. Fortressed in by peaks sublime, including the majestic Cotopaxi. Happy people, genial clime. River flowing swift and grand, Gem of hoary mountain land, Fruitful fields and mineral hills, celebrated by the Fremont County Historical Society, Wet by thousand sparkling rills. Pleasant Valley! Happy name! Flocks that feed on hill and plain, Compassed in secure, serene— A World itself, this valley green, cherished by visitors to the Fremont County Museum and the Fremont History Museum, including the stories of Howard.

Sunlit snow-capped mountains behind a rural cemetery under a clear blue sky.

Upcoming Events

Show your Love at Western Fremont Historical Society’s 4 th Annual “Wheels of

Time” Car Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10am-2:00pm. at 0070 CR 56,

Howard, CO. We are encouraging anyone who would like to show off their car, truck

or motorbike to participate in this event. FREE Vehicle Registration begins at 9:00 AM

at the Howard History Center. Entrants will receive a gift bag with a raffle ticket and can

take part in a 50/50 drawing. They will also receive a complimentary photo (you & your

entry) via email.

Vehicles will be displayed around the Square and Howard Hall area.

Free Admission to the public. This year, WFHS will be doing the lunch at Howard

Hall beginning at 11:00am as a fundraiser. Again, we will have trolley rides around the

Square with history tours; hearts to give out to your favorite vehicle; special exhibit of

car memorabilia; 1890s Courting Buggy; and Live Entertainment—Open-Mic Music--

Anyone can bring their instrument or sing.

QUESTIONS: Call Craig Leitner (719-207-0015) or Deb Hildebrand (1-303-506-4399).

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Better yet, see us in person!

Cotopaxi - Mullins History Center (Click for Directions) 0051 County Rd 51, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, is a key site for those interested in local history, including the rich offerings of the Fremont County Historical Society. For more historical insights, visit the Howard History Center (Click for Directions) located at 0070 Co Rd 56, Howard, CO 81233, which is part of the Fremont County Museum network. For further information and to make appointments, please call Shari Mohr at 719-942-3355 or Betsy D

Western Fremont Historical Society

Western Fremont Historical Society (WFHS) P.O. Box 181 Howard, CO 81233

wfhsinfo@gmail.com

Hours

The Cotopaxi-Mullins Center is open during Society activities and by appointment and each Wednesday afternoon from 1-3:00pm and the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-3:00pm AND whenever the "OPEN" sign is on.

The Howard History Center is open during Society activities and by appointment. During the months of April through October, the center is open the last Sunday of each month (1:00-3:00 p.m.)

Western Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the Past