3rd and Main, Crowley, CO 81033, USA 719-267-3384

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Museum Location

Corner of 3rd and Main
P.O. Box 24
Crowley, CO 81033


Museum Hours

Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tues.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum tours by appointment
 719-469-7874

Board Meetings

Just a reminder! Every second Tuesday of the month the Town of Crowley hold its board meetings at 7:00 p.m. Make plans to attend to keep up with what is happening in YOUR community.

HS Membership

Heritage Society Membership
Donations, and memorial donations can all be made online!!!

Welcome to the Crowley Heritage Center

Our desire is to make available any and all useful information about the Crowley Heritage Center Museum, where the history of Crowley County is on display. The story about the determined survival of a diverse mixture of people from several different cultures, who homesteaded on some of the best grassland in southeastern Colorado.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to preserve Crowley County History by the display and protective care of photographs, memorabilia and publications that pertain to the Crowley County area of Colorado. That we may inform and instill a desire and pride for those present and future generations. That they may learn from out past those things that will prepare and enhance their future.

Purchase History Books Available at Our Museum

CCHC History Books
crowleycentennialbooksm sugar cityThe Crowley County Heritage Center is selling two history books at their Museum. Check them both out and let us know if you are interested in purchasing one or both of them. The first one is a "Special Edition" history book commemorating the Centennial for Crowley County and the other is on Sugar City...Read More

Banquet Hall Available to Rent

003 bh cchcThe Crowley County Heritage Center’s upper level is available for parties, receptions, anniversaries, and family reunions for a reasonable fee. Many businesses and organizations also use the rooms for workshops and events. A kitchen and sound system are provided at your leisure. Click HERE to view more pictures of Banquet Hall and accompanying fees.

They Came, They Saw, They Settled & the Prairie Blossomed

Cowboy Mural

In the early 1900s irrigation water was diverted out of the Arkansas river and bumper crops of alfalfa, sugar beets, vegetables and fruits of all kinds were grown in record amounts. The Crowley County area was described in brochures as the "Garden of Eden". Four Towns sprang up with schools, churches, homes and factories.

The amazing continued story of struggles, success and survival is fascinating. Please click on the links that take you to your special area of interest. It is going to take us some time to get everything on the web site. Please be patient with us and e-mail us suggestions of what you would like to see.

The different links will eventually introduce you to the Heritage Museum, Family Histories, The Heritage Center, Crowley County then and now. A loyal group of supporters and a schedule of current events to let you know what is going on.

Senior Ladies

The ladies of Crowley County get together every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Center for coffee and conversation. Come join the excitement!

2024 Holidays

Thanksgiving
Thurs/./Fri., Nov. 28-29
Christmas
Tues.,/Wed., Dec. 24-25
New Year's Eve/Day
Tues.,/Wed., Dec. 31-Jan. 1

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletter Signup

newsletter photoClick the picture at right to sign up and recieve our newslettter which will be sent during the month of March each year. This newsletter will be filled with historical information about Crowley County and the surrounding area!

CCHC Testimonials

Gravestone Pictures

Thank you so much Annette for taking the time to go out to the cemetery and look for the gravestones and take pictures! So sad, they didn't put birthdates and date of death. And I so appreciate you doing that as well as your volunteer that will help coordinate with Samantha to look for obituaries! --- C. Todd

Thanks for the Wonderful Photos

Thanks for all of the wonderful photos and information.  It will be very useful in our research and work. --- B. Darden

Displaying Items

Thank you so much for taking the time out to write to me as well as displaying the items!! --- K. Bradley

Family History Help

Thanks for your help with all the family history! It was greatly appreciated. I learned alot from the things you found for me. -- L. Duncan

Thanks for the Great Photos

Thank you so much for all these great photos as well as for your hospitality and time these past few days! This project would not be possible without you - we appreciate you! -- M. Hofman/Heroic Media Studio
 

 3rd and Main, Crowley, CO 81033, USA
719-267-3384

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