The Frontier Historical Society Museum collects and exhibit artifacts and materials relating to the history of Glenwood Springs and Garfield county, Colorado. It is located downtown and is a great place to spend an hour or two.

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Museum Hours:

• May through September, Monday – Saturday 11:00 – 4:00.
• October through April, Monday and Thursday – Saturday 1:00 – 4:00.
• Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and members and children under 12 are free.

Services offered through the museum include:

• Guided tours of the museum for schools and groups of all ages.
• Guided group walking tours of historic downtown Glenwood Springs.
• Extensive archival collection available for historical, genealogical and educational research.
• Photographic collection for research with copies available for purchase.
• Slide shows and historical presentations.
• “Explore History!” trunk programs for elementary schools.

Poplar Events:

• Ghost Walk
• More Events

Frontier Historical Society Map and directions

Frontier Historical Society
1001 Colorado Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.4448
FAX 970.384.2477

2005 Historic Ghost Walk through: Linwood Cemetery

Tours at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 on Fridays and Saturdays
7:00, 7:45 and 8:30 on Sundays

Tours Leave Promptly, So Don’t Be Late!

Meet at the trailhead to Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery at 12th and Bennett where tour guides lead you up to and through Glenwood’s oldest cemetery. You may meet “Doc” Holliday as well as many other Glenwood Springs pioneers and hear their stories. Different performers each weekend.

Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale October 1st 2005. Tickets available in person at the Frontier Historical Museum or Through the Looking Glass bookstore, both in Glenwood Springs. Tickets also available for purchase with Visa or MasterCard by calling the museum (970) 945-4448.

Bring a flashlight or lantern and dress appropriately for the weather. Kerosene lanterns are also available for purchase at the trailhead for $10. Be advised that the hike to the cemetery is moderately strenuous.