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Western Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the Past

Western Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the Past

Explore the rich history and culture of Western Fremont County

Western Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the Past

Western Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the PastWestern Fremont Historical Society Connecting the Present to the Past

Explore the rich history and culture of Western Fremont County

Upcoming Event: 4th Annual Plum Street Heritage Festival

Join Us for the 4 th Annual Plum Street Heritage Fall Festival on Sunday, October

11th! Western Fremont Historical Society invites everyone to attend the festival

from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM at the Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center at the corner of

CO. Rd. 12 & Plum Street in Cotopaxi, CO. FREE ADMISSION.

Betsy Denney, WFHS Historian, will be presenting “Cotopaxi and Area Tales” at

1:30 pm under the canopy out front of the History Center. Come and sit under the

shade of a canopy and listen to the fun and interesting stories of the past.

This year, enjoy home-baked pie by the slice or buy a whole pie if available. Choose

from a selection of pie flavors including apple, blueberry, cherry, mixed berry, peach,

strawberry rhubarb, pumpkin and pecan. Food and refreshments include: Hot Dog &

Chips ($5); Drink ($1); Pie by the Slice ($4 or with ice cream-$5).

Enjoy browsing through the WFHS collection of artifacts, books, and research

materials during this Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center Heritage Open House.

Come and listen to Betsy’s presentation and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food,

and history. Bring a chair (we have some). We look forward to seeing you there.

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    Support Western Fremont Historical Society Today!

    Help preserve and share our rich Fremont history by making a donation to the Fremont County Historical Society. Your support will also benefit the Fremont County Museum, which showcases the fascinating heritage of Cotopaxi and the surrounding areas, ensuring that Howard's legacy and our local history are maintained for future generations.

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    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

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

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    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.)





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