In this ongoing series, we feature a piece from our Museum Director, Billie DeLancey, originally published in The Johnstown Breeze on October 23, 2025. Enjoy this look back, and keep an eye on the paper for the newest stories shaping our community. The Gray family’s roots in Johnstown date back to 1885 when James Albert…
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The Johnstown Breeze Digitization Community Project
For over 120 years, The Johnstown Breeze has captured the heart and history of our town. Now, the Johnstown Historical Society, in partnership with The Breeze and the Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection (CHNC), is working to digitize the full archive. This project will ensure that the Town of Johnstown’s stories, milestones, and memories are fully preserved in a free online searchable database for future generations to access.
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Cemetery Crawl
Join us for the 2025 Cemetery Crawl : Always held the last Saturday in October
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 2025 Holiday Open House : Always held the first Saturday in December
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.
BBQ Day
Always held the first Saturday in June
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!
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. Individual postcards are available for a $2 donation each if you stop by the museum.
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
$15.00 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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Early Johnstown Schools
In this ongoing series, we feature a piece from our Museum Director, Billie DeLancey, originally published in The Johnstown Breeze on September 25, 2025. Enjoy this look back, and keep an eye on the paper for the newest stories shaping our community. In the late 1800s, country schoolhouses dotted the landscape on the edges of…
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This is a piece from our Museum Director, Billie DeLancey, originally published in The Johnstown Breeze on September 4, 2025. Enjoy this story, and keep an eye on the paper for the newest stories shaping our community. A local newspaper is the beating heart of its community. Often the most factual account and near complete…
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