The Historical Society explores local history: early coal mining, railroads, homesteads, schools, and towns. Educational programs for local schools and senior citizens have been established. Guest speakers and bus tours are part of our special programs. We provide online info for genealogists.
08/24/17 "We are so excited we have found the first settlement of American bunch of our family"- Polonca and Tomaz, Postojna, Slovenia
4/1/19 "The importance of the Tracks and Trails Museum cannot be underestimated. l am this community's high school social studies teacher and each fall I bring the US History students to the museum. As part of our analysis of immigration, we study the role the mining industry played on bringing immigrants to Oak Creek." - J. Duplessis
8/10/23 "Keep the history alive! Very nice display." - N. Braddock, Denver CO
5/22/24 "Such a good time, good people, WOW amazing archives." - R. Anderson
5/22/25 "Delightful Museum, I enjoyed all the personal stories!" - S. Seragon, Longmont, CO
The Historical Society of Oak Creek & Phippsburg / Tracks and Trails Museum is committed to collect, preserve, protect, interpret, impart and celebrate the history of the Oak Creek, Phippsburg, and Stagecoach areas: to strengthen the bond of our communities: and to develop and foster a greater understanding of and an appreciation for our cultural, economic, scientific, artistic, genealogical, and historical heritage.
Founded in a grass-roots effort to collect, preserve, and exhibit South Routt County documents, photos, research, and artifacts. The Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg has operated as an independent 501(c)(3) organization since 1998. Two grants from the CO State Historical Fund enabled the renovation of the "old" Oak Creek Town Hall, which has housed the Tracks and Trails Museum since 2007. In 2008 the museum was presented with the Stephen H. Hart Award for excellence in historical preservation.
Organization name
Historical Society of Oak Creek & Phippsburg
1998
Tax id (EIN)
84-1539914
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
129 East Main StreetMailing
PO Box 1Routt County, CO, US