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Wetmore Historical Society

Wetmore, CO

Founded in 2005, the Wetmore Hardscrabble Genealogy and Historical Society's mission is to provide a gathering place for those who are interested in learning about and preserving the history and genealogy of the Hardscrabble Creek area in Colorado.

Recent Activity

Ride the Rockies Day 6-Salida to Canon City, via Wetmore

What a special site the residents along Highway 96 in Wetmore enjoyed on Friday, June 14. Hundreds of bicyclists participating in the Ride the Rockies went swishing by, one after another, as they headed towards Canon City from Salida. Because of the Royal Gorge Fire and the closure of Highway... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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WHG&HS Meeting in June

The June meeting will be held at the History Center this Saturday, June 8th, at 10 a.m. It will be a short business meeting and discussion about a potluck this summer. See you Saturday. Margaret Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department Annual Garage Sale

The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual garage sale Saturday June 1, Sunday June 2, and Monday June 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The garage sale will be held at the Wetmore Fire Station, 200 County Rd 295, Wetmore, CO. A wide variety of items... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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George Jacob "Red" Hall Obituary

George Jacob "Red" Hall, longtime resident of Wetmore and Colorado has passed away in Edmond, OK. Burial services will be at the Rosita Cemetery on May 31, 2013, 11:00 a.m. Please read his obituary here Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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May 11 Homesite Tour Has Been Postponed

Due to our wonderful moisture, we once again need to postpone the tour at Hamilton's. It is just too muddy, could damage the environment, and it is supposed to rain again on Saturday. Our new date is Saturday, September 14th, at 10 a.m. We will not have a meeting this... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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WHG&HS Meeting and Homesite Tour-May 11

Dear All, May 11th at 10:00 a.m., we will meet at Trinity Ranch. Please e mail us at historycenter@wetmorehistoricalsociety.com for directions and to let us know you will be attending. Someone will be at the Ranch gate to direct you to parking. Robert and Joan Hamilton will be our tour... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Reseeding and Mulching in the Wetmore Burn Areas

On April 11, 2013, the BLM began dropping seed and mulch over 350 acres in an effort to stabilize the areas burned by the Wetmore Fire in October 2012. Thanks to Peggy Martin for sharing her photos. Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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WHG&HS Meeting April 13

Hi All! April showers bring May flowers...I pray for many showers the rest of the month so May will be full of bright,joyful flowers to begin our new season of life. Our April meeting will be Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m., at the History Center in Wetmore. It will... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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In Honor of George Draper, Co-founder of the WHG&HS

George Draper, Co-founder of the WHG&HS. Photo taken at the entrance of Draper Cave, 2006. Leona and George Draper, 2011 Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Burl Stearns Obituary

From the Canon City Record, February 21, 2013 Burl A. Stearns, 88, passed away on February 13, 2013 in Wetmore, CO. He was born July 23, 1924 to George and Ina Stearns in Greenfield, Iowa. Burl married his late wife Lois Jean Martin, October 2, 1948. On November 25, 1972... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Piano Donation to the WHG&HS

James & Rena (Essmeier) Fish have recently donated to the society a 1904 Sohmer and Co. upright piano that was originally purchased new by Dr. Walters in the early 1900’s. The piano traveled by way of covered wagon to Wetmore. The piano was purchased by the Essmeier's in the 1950’s.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Burl Stearns Passes Away

Dear Members, Our friend and neighbor, Burl Stearns, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 13th. The obituary has not been printed yet, but we have found out that the memorial service is Saturday, February 23rd, 10:00 am, at Holt Funeral Home in Florence (across from PO). Rest in peace Burl;... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Post Plan for the Wetmore Post Office

Update 03/02/13: The Post Plan for the Wetmore Post Office will take effect March 23, 2013. Effective March 23, 2013 our Post Office hours will be Mon-Fri 10:00 am-2:00 pm and Sat 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Officials with the US Postal Service met with the Wetmore Community on February 13,2013... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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WHG&HS Meeting in March

Dear Members, We had a good meeting Saturday with a good turn-out of members. It was fun listening to stories and remembrances about George Draper. Even those who didn't really know him had great words for his legacy. I'm writing early to alert you to a tour set for Saturday,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department-Jerome Weigel and Cleo Day

A great photo taken at one of the many Wetmore Volunteer fund raising events. This is a photo of Jerome Weigel and Cleo Day. The description on the back of the photo says""Pan Cake Breakfast Lone Pine Dec 96" We lost Jerome Weigel in 2012. I am struck in going... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Wetmore March 24, 1990

The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department recently donated a box of treasures to the Historical Society. These treasures include WVFD minutes taken at meetings beginning in 1950, all the way up to 2001. Also included are lots and lots of photographs of Fire Department "fun events" and newspaper clippings, mostly from... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department is on Facebook!

The Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department has a new Facebook page thanks to Recording Secretary, Chas Clifton! Chas has uploaded many photos to the site, chronicling the history of the Fire Department, fires in the area that volunteers helped fight, training and events. Some of the photos are painful to look... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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History Center Meeting February 9

Here it is February, time for our meetings to begin again. We've had no winter or appreciable moisture. I would love to postpone this meeting due to a foot of snow! Our meeting will be this coming Saturday, February 9th, 10:00 a.m., at the History Center in Wetmore. Discussion items... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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The Passing of George Draper and Chum Haynes

Dear All, It is with great sorrow to let you know that our co-founder George Draper has died. He had a stroke on Monday night and was airlifted to Swedish Hospital in Denver. The family took him off life support yesterday afternoon and he passed away around 7 last night.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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The Passing of Carolyn Shellenberger

Carolyn Shellenberger, Wetmore resident and strong supporter of the Wetmore Library and Historical Society passed away on January 13, 2013. A memorial service will be held for her on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Canon City United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm. Carolyn L. Shellenberger, 79, of Wetmore, Colo.,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Notecards of our Historic Post Office Are Available for Purchase

We have received our notecards of the History Society's Historical Post Office in Wetmore. They are beautiful: 4 x 6 inches; post office painting by Jane Carpenter on front; a short history is on the back; blank middle. They come with an envelope. We are selling them for $3.00 each... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2012 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Community Dinner to Benefit the Wetmore Fire Victims

Community Chili Dinner November 17, 2012 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Wetmore Wizards 4-H Club, Wetmore Fire Department, Wetmore Hardscrabble Historical and Genealogical Society, Mountain View Homemakers Club, Wetmore Baptist Church, Wetmore Community Library, Wet Mountain Goods, Wetmore Steak House and the Wetmore Community Church are gearing up for a benefit Community... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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WHG&HS Meeting November 10th

Dear Members, While the Wetmore/Greenwood residents affected by the fire are still picking up the pieces of their lives, days come and days go. Our friends and neighbors continue to help where they can; so many have contributed goods and money to the various avenues that distribute to the victims.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Help for the Wetmore Fire Victims through the WMVCF

Please be advised that the Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation has established a dedicated fund for the Wetmore fire relief efforts; 100 percent of all donations will go to the Custer County Office of Emergency Services for victim assistance. Donations can be sent to the Foundation at P.O. Box 718,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2012 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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Help for Wetmore Fire Victims

If you can, please help our Wetmore Fire Victims: 1. Wetmore Community Church is setting up a collection & distribution area for those in need. Donations of clothing, small appliances, hygiene articles, sheets, towels, blankets, pots & pans, silverware, dishes can be dropped off at the church parsonage directly across... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2012 at Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society

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