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Grand Valley Historical Society, 7235 County Road 300, Parachute, CO (2026)

Name: Grand Valley Historical Society
Address: 7235 County Road 300, Parachute, CO, 81635, US
Telephone: (970) 285-9114

07/16/2026

Tomorrow we remember.

Join us as the Grand Valley Fire Protection District commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Battlement Creek Fire—a tragedy that claimed four lives and forever changed wildland firefighting.

This meaningful evening will honor Anthony A. Czak, Scott L. Nelson, Stephen H. Furey, and pilot Donald Goodman while reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the Battlement Creek Fire.

Whether you lived through the fire, have a connection to those who served, or simply want to learn more about this important piece of our local history, we encourage you to attend.

📅 Tomorrow – Friday, July 17
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Grand Valley Fire Protection District – Station 1, Parachute

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. We hope to see you there.

07/13/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists & Makers!

Applications are still open for the 2nd Annual Art in the Park at the beautiful historic Wasson-McKay Place in Parachute!

If you create handmade art, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodwork, fiber arts, plants, or other unique creations, we'd love to have you join us for this growing community event.

📅 August 29 & 30
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
💲 Booths start at just $50 for the weekend

This is a great opportunity to share your work, meet new customers, and spend a weekend celebrating art, history, and community.

📧 To request an application, email [email protected].

Know an artist who'd be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! 🎨✨

07/10/2026

Honor. Remember. Reflect.

Fifty years ago, the Battlement Creek Fire forever changed our community and the way wildland fires are fought across the nation.

Join the Grand Valley Fire Protection District on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 PM at Station 1 in Parachute for a special evening commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battlement Creek Fire. Together we'll honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, recognize those who served, and reflect on the lessons that continue to shape wildfire response today.

The evening will include historical accounts, a commemorative presentation, and an opportunity for our community to remember this significant chapter in local history.

📅 Friday, July 17
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Grand Valley Fire Protection District – Station 1
All are welcome.

06/09/2026

🎨 Artists & Makers Wanted! 🎨

The Grand Valley Historical Society is now accepting artist applications for the 2nd Annual Art in the Park at the historic Wasson-McKay Place in Parachute!

We're looking for talented local and regional artists, artisans, makers, and creators to join us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating art, history, and community.

Whether you create paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, glass art, fiber art, plants, or other handmade creations, we'd love to have you be part of this growing event.

📅 August 29 & 30, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wasson-McKay Place
259 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO

💲 Booth Space: $50 for both days
⛺ Booth Space + Tent Rental: $60 for both days

Why participate?

🎨 Showcase your work
🤝 Connect with the community
🛍 Sell your creations
📣 Gain regional exposure
🏛 Be part of a unique event at a historic venue

Space is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

📧 Request an application today: [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your favorite local artists and makers!

12/20/2025

The fabulous Hench House in the snow. Laura Heydt photo.

The Queen Anne style house, built in York, PA, in 1887, is featured on the cover of "Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners" and is a featured house in the book.

The featured house spread includes gorgeous photos of the restored house by noted architectural photographer David Clough and "before" and "during" photos of its dramatic restoration.

The house was under a demolition order when a retired couple who lived nearby stepped in to buy and restore it. A failed roof had allowed water to pour into the house for more than a decade, and it had received no maintenance for far longer than that.
The restoration of this house perfectly illustrates what is possible when individuals are determined to preserve their community's history.

"Restoring Your Historic House" includes 13 featured houses between the how-to chapters, ranging from the 1760s to the 1950s and geographically spread from Maine to New Mexico.

Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.

It is the perfect holiday gift for the old house lover on your list!

Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors. Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!

© Scott T. Hanson 2025.

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7235 County Road 300
Parachute, CO
81635

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(970) 285-9114

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