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The Museum of Northwest Colorado is housed in the former National Guard Armory in downtown Craig, Colorado. The building was built in 1921 and was used as an Armory until the 1970s when it became a community center. It was renovated in 1991 and became the local history museum.
The Museum Cowboy and Gunflighter collection is the culmination of a fifty year effort of Bill Mackin to collect and preserve fine, old cowboy gear. The guns, gun leather, chaps, spurs, saddles, and other accoutrements now represent one of the world's most outstanding collections of western Americana.
The collection includes 19th century saddles, spurs made by the most renowned spur makers in the west, fine leather work and tools used by cowboys on the open range.
An oil painting depicting Craig in 1895 is considered to be the largest stretched canvas oil painting on the western slope of Colorado. The painting measures approximately 11 by 16 feet and was painted by a local artist.
The museum also features exhibits on rocks and fossils, coal mining, railroading, a local hardware store, and an old classroom that includes 100 years of class photos from Craig/Moffat County High School.
The Museum of Western Colorado is located at 590 Yampa Avenue in Craig, Colorado. Craig is approximately 90 miles north of I-70 and 100 miles south of I-80. It is 200 miles west of Denver and 40 miles west of Steamboat Springs. Museum hours are: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission is free.
FUN FACTS TO KNOW AND TELL 1) Located in a former State Armory, the Museum of Northwest Colorado holds an outstanding collection of cowboy artifacts.
2) The museum also has an impressive collection of Moffat Road memorabilia.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
1) "Marcia Car", David Moffat's private business car named for his daughter, is on display in city park.
2) Sandwash Basin to view wild horses.
EVENTS
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Come and watch as Sombrero Ranches brings hundreds of horses through the quaint town of Maybell, CO. Feel the excitement and the energy of the horses as they are being moved to their summer grounds. View all the horses and cowboys and cowgirls from the safety of the Maybell Park. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Activities include food and craft vendors, music, silent auction and kids activities. |
Sombrero Ranches Horse Drive - Sunday, May 10, 2009 8a.m.until 2 p.m. |
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The Pueblo Zoo will offer educational close encounters with all the turtles and tortoises, along with fun activities. If you want to learn while having fun, come out and participate in Turtle Tuesday at the Pueblo Zoo. Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission. For more information, please call 561-1452, Ext. 125. |
July 14, 2009 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) Turtle Tuesday |
BYWAYS
Dinosaur Diamond Scenic & Historic Byway
BEST TIMES TO VISIT
Anytime
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