Palisade Historical Society

06/09/2026

Hey, look! We can finally post our June Hours! LOL Yes, we've been closed due to the CDOT Elberta Roundabout Project, and yes, we're open: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Come on over for a visit! It's FREE admission!

ADDED BONUS: Our FREE History Talk is this Thursday (June 11th) at the Palisade Community Gym - 711 Iowa Ave! We'll be discussing the Colorado River & Drought Challenges AND Celebrating the 111th Birthday of the Roller Dam with a cake from the Slice o' Life!

05/01/2026

The Palisade History Museum is open regular hours, despite the construction for the Elberta Roundabout Construction Project. We're open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Just "go around the block" to get to us!

05/01/2026

Happy May! Pop over and visit us at the Palisade History Museum! FREE Admission. 3740 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526

04/01/2026

The Palisade History Museum is FREE to visit! We're open four days a week, from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. Pop over and see us!

03/25/2026

💖🥳🎂Happy Sweet 16 to the Palisade Historical Society! We were officially founded on March 25th, 2010!! Here's to the past AND the future of collecting, preserving, and communicating the unique history of Palisade, CO!

03/23/2026

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S.

Join us as host Sean Radcliff talks with JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, about the compelling history of Palisade, Colorado. From peaches and coal mines to community heritage. Learn how this iconic town preserves its past and invites you to be part of its story. PLUS: The Genealogy Lab with Diana Crisman Smith! Tune in now!

The Palisade Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Join us as host Sean Radcliff talks with JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, about the compelling history of Palisade, Colorado. From peaches and coal mines to....

03/22/2026

A new episode of Preservation Oaks coming on March 23rd! Episode 118. Sean meets JoAnn Rasmussen from the Palisade Historical Society. PLUS: The Genealogy Lab with Diana Crisman Smith!
Enjoy listening at: preservationoaks.podbean.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

03/01/2026

March on down and see us! 😉 Free admission. Donations appreciated. See something old and learn something new!

02/12/2026

🥳 SUPER COOL ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🥳 Did you know The Palisade Historical Society is digitizing The Palisade Tribune? It's true! A NEW BATCH IS AVAILABLE!! We now have 5,034 issues available in a FREE, SEARCHABLE database - from June 6, 1903 up to Dec. 25, 2003! More batches are in process, as we speak. The Palisade Tribune was our newspaper of record up until it ceased publishing in March 2014, and this is a fantastic resource for genealogists, students, teachers, researchers, and anyone who is interested in the unique history of Palisade, Colorado!

We have a tab on our website. Check it out today!
https://www.historicpalisade.org/index.php/the-palisade-tribune/

02/02/2026

The Palisade History Museum is open four days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. FREE admission! Pop in to see something old and learn something new.