2026 Evenings of History: Ouray County Historical Society

Ouray County Cemeteries: Ouray County Historical Society

Gail Saunders and Alan Todd, board members for the Ouray County Historical Society, are joined by special guests Alice Leeper and Coleen McElroy in a discussion about Ouray County cemeteries. Alice is a tour guide for Cedar Hill Cemetery, and Coleen is the Sexton and tour guide for Dallas Park Cemetery.

Summer & Fall 2026 Events: Ouray County Historical Society

Join Alan Todd and Gail Saunders of the Ouray County Historical Society as they welcome special guests Jenny Hart and Glenda Moore in a discussion about all summer and fall 2026 OCHS events aside from Evenings of History.

2026 Evenings of History: Ouray County Historical Society

The Ouray County Historical Society and Museum are hosting a series of events to celebrate Ouray's 150th birthday. The summer events, known as Evenings of History, feature a variety of topics related to the history of Ouray and the San Juans. From the founding of Ouray to the legacy of Thomas K. Walsh and the Ute Bands in Western Colorado, the events promise to be engaging and informative. Takeaways * Ouray's 150th birthday celebration * Historical Society's summer events Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Evenings of History * 05:21 Evenings of History: Gus Bogley and Ouray's Founding * 10:45 Fashionable Ouray and Women's Club * 31:04 The Living Legacy of Thomas K. Walsh * 39:21 Growing Up in the San Juans in the Late 1800s * 46:26 Trading, Raiding, and Bargaining: Ute Bands in Western Colorado