Events Schedule Last Updated: 05/11/26
Betsy Denney will present a program on the history of schools in Cotopaxi, Nesterville, and the surrounding areas. The discussion will include insights into school life, the challenges faced by teachers and students, and the locations of local schools. Attendees can also explore School Census information, the Valley Cutlass, and Cotopaxi High Yearbooks.
Plum Street Ice Cream Social & Open-Mic at the Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center (corner of CR 12 & Plum Street—across from the Post Office).
The Western Fremont Historical Society hosts a special presentation from the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project exploring Colorado’s early orchard heritage and the rare apple varieties that once thrived here. Free admission; donations help cover building rental.
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The Western Fremont Historical Society hosts a hands‑on workshop where participants learn to graft heritage apple scion onto rootstock and take home two grafted trees. Class fee is $10; space is limited to 20. Registration required.
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Don’t miss this one — the Western Fremont Historical Society is hosting a “Spring Has Sprung” Open House at the Cotopaxi‑Mullins History Center this Sunday, April 12, from 1–3 PM. Explore our valley’s history from Parkdale to Wellsville through maps, pioneer interviews, photos, and great conversation with neighbors. Board members will be on hand to answer questions and share stories. It’s a perfect chance to reconnect with local history before spring fully takes off.
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Don’t miss this year’s Western Fremont Historical Society Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 18, from 1–3 PM at the Historic Coaldale Schoolhouse. Featured speaker Joan Adair, a 95‑year‑old area pioneer and Colorado’s first female psychologist, will share stories from a life devoted to teaching, ranching, and philanthropy. Join neighbors for fellowship, refreshments, and the annual election of board members — all while celebrating the heritage that binds Western Fremont County together.
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