The 2008 Grand Gala Committee awarded $18,000 to the Grand County Historical Association. Each year the committee selects three to four local nonprofits and asks that they submit a grant for review. After careful consideration, the committee decided on the Historical Association. Grant monies will be used to preserve and promote Grand County's community heritage which enriches the quality of our lives. For more information on the Grand County Historical Association please visit their website at www.grandcountymuseum.com or by calling (970)725-3939.

The Grand County Historical Association was founded in 1974. Its purpose is to preserve the history, historical artifacts, and historical buildings in Grand County, Colorado.

The Association has three museum sites:

Pioneer Village Museum Complex
A contemporary museum that includes original railroad cars and railroad exhibits, plus an historic enclosure featuring five original structures that interpret Grand County History.

Cozens Ranch and Stage Stop Museum (1874)
One of the earliest stage stops in Grand County, the site includes staging and freighting history and features a replica stagecoach, several local history exhibits and an authentic interpretation of 19th century stagecoach travel.

Heritage Park
The Restored McElroy Livery (1903) and Log Cabin Museum.