Elbert County Historical Society & Museum
Dedicated to Preserving the History of Elbert County, Colorado.
Elbert County: Window to the Past Window to the Past, Door to the Future made its debut opening day, June 1993, and was made possible through a grant from the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities. This interpretive exhibit examines Elbert County’s rich history tracing the paths of the Plains Indians, trappers and traders, cowpunchers and …
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 MUSEUM SEASON SPONSORS! Want to know more about our Museum Season Sponsorship Program? Click here to become a SEASON SPONSOR.
Elbert County Historical Society515 Comanche Street (Highway 86)PO Box 43Kiowa, Colorado 80117 The museum is CLOSED for the season. REOPENING Sunday, May 30, 2027! Regular summer hours (Memorial Day Sunday through Labor Day Sunday) 1:00 to 4:00pm, Thursday to Sunday. Free Admission – Donations Welcomed and Encouraged!
Colorado Gives Day
From November 1 through December 8, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and PNC. This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support historic preservation in our community.
Your donation helps preserve Elbert County’s heritage through engaging exhibits like the Smoky Hill Trail exhibit, educational programs, artifact preservation, and expanded learning opportunities for museum visitors, school groups, and guided tours.
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