Current Events

Explore local history with the WFHS Tour of Texas Creek and Hillside Cemetery. The public is invited to

join a tour guided by Western Fremont Historical Society of the Texas Creek area and Hillside Cemetery.

Don’t miss this special learning opportunity led by Historian Betsy Denney featuring charcoal kiln

remnants, former railroad site, and stories of past businesses and families in the Texas Creek area. Visit

the site of the brothel and view other landmarks. Travel to the San Isabel View Cemetery, also known as

the Hillside Cemetery. Hear more stories about the pioneer families buried at Hillside.

Registration is at 9:30 a.m. at the Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center located at the corner of CR 12 and

Plum Street in Cotopaxi, Colorado. Cost for this event is $12 for members and those under the age of 17

years and $15 for Non-members. Departure will be at 10:00 a.m. for the tour. Carpooling is

encouraged.

Bring a sack lunch, water, snacks, sunscreen, jacket, and hat. Wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven

terrain. Please no dogs.

For more information, contact Shari Mohr (719-942-3355) or Dee Hildebrand (1-303-506-4399) or visit

our website, westfremonthistory.com.

Western Fremont Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and

sharing of our local history and artifacts.

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Plum Street Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 12th! Western Fremont Historical Society invites everyone to the Plum Street Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, from 12:30 Noon to 3:00 PM at the Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center at the corner of CO. Rd. 12 & Plum Street in Cotopaxi, CO.  

Enjoy browsing through the WFHS collection of artifacts, books, and research materials during this Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center Heritage Open House.

Participate in Open-Mic Music for any instrument or vocals or sit under a canopy and enjoy listening to the variety of tunes; Delicious food including Hot Dog & Chips ($5); Drink ($1); Apple Pie by the slice ($3 or with ice cream-$5); Coke or Root Beer Float ($4 or 2 for $7); Ice Cream Cup ($4). Purchase a whole Homemade Heritage Apple Pie for $20. Cider Press Demonstration by Cinde McPhail. Join in horseshoes and corn hole games.  

Contact Casey Hildebrand at 1-720-412-4001 with questions about Open-Mic Music.

Call Shari Mohr at 719-942-3355 to pre-order a whole apple pie (Ben Davis Apples).

Bring a chair (we have some) and Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, food, games, history, and fun. We look forward to seeing you there.