St. James Chapel in Gold Hill, Colorado circa 1940s; Courtesy of Chellee Courtney

The Gold Hill Museum (located in the St. James Chapel) is having their last open day of the season on Labor Day,  Monday, September 6th from 11am till 3pm.  In addition to being open on both Saturday (September 4th) and Sunday (September 5th) this will close the regular summer season. The museum will be open for private appointments this fall with weather permitting. The museum will be closed for the winter season (November 2010 through April 2011) with no appointments available.

JOE WEAVER’S ABOVE GROUND MINING TOUR was a massive success this year!!!! Historic Gold Hill Inc., wishes to thank all of the participants for a most enjoyable and informative outing!!!

Historic Gold Hill Inc., is currently in search of any old Gold Hill photographs that can be added to the museum’s collections. PLEASE, if you have any old photos of Gold Hill, consider contributing copies of them (with you retaining the rights) to the museum. We are desperately looking for old “Bluebird” photos. The “Bluebirds” were a group of working women from Chicago (mostly school teachers) who stayed at the Bluebird Lodge in Gold Hill. Many of them took photos while enjoying their summers at Gold Hill. These photos could help in documenting Gold Hill’s history. Please use the contact information listed below.

Gold Hill calendars for past years are still for sale; prices vary. The 2011 Gold Hill calendar is now available for $10.00. Please contact us through the email address listed below for purchasing!

Horsfal Mine on top of Horsfal Hill (original townsite of Gold Hill) Courtesy of Rick Sinner

Since 1997, the Gold Hill Museum has been the local depository of  historical collections, photographs, genealogy and artifacts of Gold Hill and the surrounding mining areas.  Located at the corner of Prospect and Pine streets, the museum is open every Saturday and Sunday (Memorial Day through Labor Day) 11am till 3pm. Private viewings can be arranged (weather permitting) by calling  303 258-4242, 303 444-9249, or 303 444-0778 or email GHMColorado@hotmail.com.  Admission is free however donations are greatly appreciated. Genealogy inquiries welcomed.

Click on the link below for a thumbnail history of Gold Hill, Colorado!

GOLD HILL HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Oldest known photo of Gold Hill, Colorado circa mid-1870s; From the Albert "Bud" Walter Collection, Courtesy of Lynne Walter

The new Gold Hill Inn circa June 1926; Courtesy of Joe Weaver