The Apishapa Valley Heritage Center opened on Memorial Day weekend this year. We encourage everyone to consider volunteering as it will give you a chance to sit and read a lot of the stories, newspaper articles, etc about the fascinating history of the area. Just a few hours a week would help keep our doors open. If you have anything you think would be of interest to add to our collection, please send it to AVHS, PO Box 459, Aguilar CO 81020 or contact us at this site. This could include your family's story, photos or your memories of growing up in the area.

We hope to continue our oral history interviews with our senior citizens in the coming year. If you would like to be a part of this project, please let us know. This project is important so that these stories are not lost and will be available for future generations. We encourage you to consider writing your story!

The Apishapa Valley Historical Society will sponsor a competition in search of the best photos taken in the area in and around Aguilar, along the Apishapa River Valley including

Gulnare, Trujillo Creek, and nearby canyons. There will be two categories; historical and photos taken after 1999. Subject can be anything... use your imagination! We all have taken photos of the Spanish Peaks, a beautiful sunset, wildlife or maybe an old homestead. Please submit your entry (photo copy or digital on CD) along with the location, approximate date photo was taken, and a short story about the subject. Submitted entries will be displayed at our Heritage Center located at 151 Main Street in Aguilar throughout the summer and may be considered for our 2011 calendar.

Prizes will be awarded in 3 age groups: up to 12 years of age, 13 to 18 years of age, and adults. Deadline is September the first and the winners will be posted on September 4th, the last day our Center will be open. For more info contact us at this site or at AVHS, PO Box 459, Aguilar, CO 81020.

The historic plaques on four of the historical buildings designated as "Historic Properties of the Town of Aguilar" have been mounted. These include the Aguilar Gymnasium, a WPA project completed in 1939. The Aguilar Community Church, the Antonio Lo Presto Hotel and the A.I. Lindsey building that houses the Apishapa Valley Heritage Center.

Be sure to look for these this summer. Stop by the Heritage Center for your copy of a self guided tour booklet which will be available on Aguilar Fest weekend July 16, 17, 18.

The annual "Aguilar Fest" Days committee is planning a 3 day weekend This will be in conjunction with a planned "all class reunion". If you plan to attend this event, make sure you make time to visit our heritage center on Main Street on what promises to be a fun filled weekend. For more information about this event, contact
Guido22@mindspring.com or go to FaceBook keyword Aguilar Fest

We will be sponsoring several guided tours if there is enough interest. Stop by the Heritage Center to get a schedule and find out more. This will include at stop at the Ludlow National Mounument and a trip to the nearby mining "ghost towns". You will need your own vehicle and good walking shoes are encouraged.

Our mailing address is:

AVHS
PO Box 459
Aguilar, CO 81020

or call 719-941-4678 for more information.