In this ongoing series, we feature a piece from our Museum Director, Billie DeLancey, originally published in The Johnstown Breeze. Enjoy this look back, and keep an eye on the paper for the newest stories shaping our community. Early Johnstown had its share of general stores. The W.H. McCormick Mercantile and the Davis-Hartford Mercantile were…
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BBQ Day
BBQ Day was held on June 7, 2025
Once again, Johnstown’s BBQ Day was a huge success! We offered free horse-drawn wagon rides touring Old Town Johnstown. We also had a vendor booth in the park, and provided tours at the museum. We hope to see you again next year!
Cemetery Crawl
Join us for the Cemetery Crawl on October 25, 2025
Meet Johnstown residents both past and present in this historically haunting cemetery tour of the Johnstown Cemetery. This is a great way to dive into Johnstown’s past cast of characters and historical events. One-hour walking tour good for the whole family.
Holiday Open House
Join us for the Holiday Open House on December 6, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to spend with family, friends, and community. Stop by the Historic Parish House to visit the holiday cheer of days past.
Johnstown Historic Postcards
$10.00 Donation / Per Set of 6
We have a variety of postcard sets available. Each set includes six 4×6 postcards printed on premium cardstock, and feature some of our favorite photos from our archives.
Meteorite Centennial Commemorative Coins
$10.00 Donation / Per Coin
These coins were created in 2024 for the Meteorite Centennial celebration to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the 1924 meteorite landing. They are still available while supplies last!
Letford Elementary School Bricks
$25.00 Donation / Per Brick
After 70 years of generations attending Letford Elementary School, it was demolished in the spring of 2023. Get your piece of Letford Elementary to keep in your home, or give as a gift, to keep local history alive.
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Featured Quilter – Quilt and Craft Fair 2023
This year’s featured quilter honor goes to Mary Janes of Johnstown. She’ll be front and center against a backdrop of her favorite quilts. Come and see Mary’s quilts and plenty of others, too.
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The Johnstown Historical Society is a proud recipient of a recent History Colorado – State Historical Fund (SHF) grant for improvements to the Parish House and Museum grounds.
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