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Summer Hours 2025

We are pleased to announce our summer schedule for this year. Beginning June 20, the Sanford Museum will be open for drop in visitors on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. If that doesn’t work for you, please give us a call at 719-515-9088 and schedule and appointment.

On Heritage Day, July 17, the Sanford Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a special program of music and story beginning at 2:00.

We have been working hard for the past several months to make some improvements and updates. Please stop by and gain a new appreciation for our shared history!

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Postponed: HERITAGE HOOPS 2025

This fundraising 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Sanford High School originally scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, is being postponed to a little later this year. Please stay tuned for more information. We appreciate your support!

If you would like to make a donation to support the museum, you can make a donation online via PayPal, or you may call 719-515-9088 if you prefer to arrange to make a donation by check.

The Sanford Colorado History Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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The Holidays are Coming!

Sanford holds many special holiday memories for me, as I’m sure it does for many of you. If I close my eyes I can smell the delicious, yeasty rolls coming out of my grandma’s oven, a critical part of our big Thanksgiving dinner. I can hear the happy chaos of extended family gathered to share meals, music, gifts, and love and appreciation for one another. From the Sanford Museum to you and yours, Happy Holidays!

P.S. If you are looking for a gift idea that taps into that good old Sanford nostalgia, the Sanford Cookbook might be just the thing! If you are interested in purchasing one, please call us at (719) 515-9088. All proceeds go to support the Sanford Museum.

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Heritage Hoops Tournament Thank You!

Our first ever Heritage Hoops Tournament was a great success. We couldn’t have done it without the Referees who volunteered their time, Museum Board members and family volunteers, and the sponsor of the event, Justin Tucker Law. We appreciate everyone’s contributions.

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Heritage Hoops Basketball Tournament

Get ready to score big at the Sanford Museum’s slam dunk basketball showdown on May 18, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sanford High School! The court will be buzzing with high school referees from the San Luis Valley High School Officials Association. Teams must turn in their $100 registration fee soon to secure a spot and a cool tee shirt.

Chow down on concession snacks all day, and bring your cheering squad! Just remember, leave those street shoes at home – no black soles allowed! Divisions for students and adults – check-in at 7:45 a.m. and let the hoops magic begin! Register online at https://form.jotform.com/240999177355169, in person at the museum Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 5, or call Denise at 719-515-9088. Sponsored by Justin Tucker Law. See you there!

Double the fun! We’ll have a silent auction table at the tournament. Top items will be our SEASON TICKETS FOR TWO to all Sanford home games for basketball or football for the 2024-25 season this fall! Come cheer for your kids and support the Museum!

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In Memory of Scott Kreps

We will deeply miss Scott Kreps, who began serving as President of the Sanford Museum Board President earlier this year. Many a museum visitor had the good fortune to be guided through display after display by Scott, a gifted storyteller. The Sanford Historian newsletter was Scott’s brainchild, and he coined the tagline at the top of the newsletter: “Today is tomorrow’s history.” His passion for history and his love of learning shone brightly in the work he did on behalf of the museum. We offer our thanks to Scott, and our love and condolences to his family.

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Sanford History Museum Sewing Spotlight

The Sanford History Museum will host a “Sewing Through the Ages” presentation by Terri Jo Rogers this Saturday, March 18th at 2:00 p.m. This is the first of a series of events spotlighting different aspects of local history represented in the museum’s collection. Following the presentation, the museum will be open to visitors until 4:00 p.m. The museum is located at 778 Main Street in Sanford. Donations are welcome. For more information, call 719-298-6122.

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Support the Sanford Museum

An engineering assessment was completed during the fall to help us prioritize needed building repairs. The assessment identified several parts of the building that are showing duress. We are in the process of collecting bids for repair work, which will help us firm up our fundraising goals. Our strategic plan to repair and revitalize the Museum will soon be available for viewing in the Museum and on our website.

As noted in the first issue of the Historian in June 2021, the museum building itself has a rich and important history that deserves to be preserved. There is much to be done, and many hands make light work. We need your support.

How can you help?

  1. Encourage your friends and family members to visit the Museum and learn what a treasure it is.
  2. Become a volunteer or a member of the Sanford Museum Board. We need hands and hearts of those who love our local heritage.
  3. We have a special need right now for expertise in fundraising, grants, publicity, and oversight of building projects.
  4. Make a donation. See the back of this newsletter for details.  
  5. Let the Sanford Town Board members know what the Museum means to you.
  6. Help get the word out! Follow us on Facebook (@SanfordHistoryMuseum)