We are a small, all volunteer, community focused, 501(c3) non-profit taking on the challenge of restoring and preserving historic sites in the Dumont-Lawson-Downieville area of Colorado. Locally known as Mill Creek Valley and rich in Colorado history. The Dumont Schoolhouse provides a place for the community to gather for special fundraising events like our annual melodrama as well as a meeting place for other local organizations and family gatherings. Donations go towards the maintenance and preservation of the Dumont Schoolhouse, the Coburn Cabin and The Mill City House. We are proud that both the Dumont School and The Mill City House are on the National Register of Historic Places. All donations are fully tax deductible.
"I have only lived in Dumont for 7 years but have really gotten to love this town and all of the history. I feel that the Mill Creek Valley Historical Society is important to the community and support their efforts to save the historical sites that are still around. So much of the history was erased by the construction of I-70." Debbi Novotny
"We have lived in Dumont since 1969. the Mill City House has always been a wonder to us and we would like for it to become a museum. It would help our community with the history of the area and we are happy to participate in the yard sales and other events sponsored by the Mill creek Valley Historical Society." Linda and Johnnie Baker
To promote historical preservation and community involvement within the Dumont, Lawson, Downieville area.
The Mill Creek Valley Historical Society was established in 1981 in order to obtain and work to preserve the Dumont Schoolhouse built in 1909. Now on the National Registry Of Historic Sites. A few years later, the town of Georgetown offered the society the Coburn Cabin. At one time this small cabin was located in the town of Lawson but needed to be moved to a safe location due to the construction of Colorado Interstate Highway 70. In 1989, the Society was once more given a building. This time it was the Mill City House in Dumont. Built in 1858, the building is actually two one and one half story log cabins which were attached and used as a roadhouse in the 1800's. We continue striving to keep these buildings viable and to potentially save the historic sites in the area.
Organization name
Mill Creek Valley Historical Society Inc.
other names
MCVHS
1988
Tax id (EIN)
74-2176853
Category
Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO Box 84Clear Creek County, CO, US