The Historic Chaffee County Courthouse will be closing up for a busy winter of restoration, construction, and exhibit development. See you in the spring!

Enjoy tours of the buildings in Turner Farm & Apple Orchard, kids activities and our grounds!

Bring a picnic and enjoy a tranquil day under the shade of our historical apple orchard.

Admission by donation.

Enjoy tours of the buildings in Turner Farm & Apple Orchard, kids activities and our grounds!

Bring a picnic and enjoy a tranquil day under the shade of our historical apple orchard.

Admission by donation.

The best way to get to a place is to walk! And what's better than having a local historian to tell you all about it!

Prepare your questions for Suzy Kelly, who was raised in this valley and went to school in our own Buena Vista Heritage Museum!

The tour will start at the Depot & Caboose; taking Main Street to make your way to the Historical Courthouse.

$15 per person includes admission to the Depot & Caboose and the Buena Vista Heritage Museum.

On August 9th and 10th The Depot and Caboose will be open and free to the public! A gift shop booth setup will also be open from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Get someone special a gift from Buena Vista Heritage!

Join us at Mt. Olivet Cemetery for a unique history experience as figures from Buena Vista’s past return to tell their stories. Legendary locals like Alsina Deerheimer, Cockeyed Liz, and Byrd Fuqua take a break from being dead to paint a picture of the history of the town.

On August 9th and 10th The Depot and Caboose will be open and free to the public! A gift shop booth setup will also be open from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Get someone special a gift from Buena Vista Heritage!

Stage & Rail Historic Route Presentation

with Alan Robinson

Colorado's landscape tells tales of a bygone era, etched with forgotten pathways that once buzzed with stagecoaches and steam engines. Imagine transforming these historic corridors into vibrant trails for today's adventurers. Join us to hear from Alan Robinson, the visionary behind the Stage & Rail Historic Route, a remarkable 75-mile journey from Salida to Leadville.

For 18 years, Alan has been the driving force behind this ambitious project, navigating the intricate trials of creating this unique route. In this captivating presentation, he shares the challenges and triumphs of bringing the Stage & Rail Historic Route to life. Discover the stories, the struggles, and the spirit of a route that connects us to Colorado's rich past and its breathtaking present.

Doors open 6:30PM

Join us at Mt. Olivet Cemetery for a unique history experience as figures from Buena Vista’s past return to tell their stories. Legendary locals like Alsina Deerheimer, Cockeyed Liz, and Byrd Fuqua take a break from being dead to paint a picture of the history of the town.