Hayden Heritage Center​
Museum & Leslie Memorial Research Library
300 W. Pearl Street in the Old Depot
P.O. Box 543, Hayden Co 81639
(970)276-4380
haydenmuseum@zirkel.us
Welcome to the Hayden Heritage Center!
Located in the historic Moffat Railroad Depot Building since 1972, the Museum (established in 1964) has exhibits on local area history from cowboying and homesteading to coal mining and farming. Experience the authenticity of the homesteaders and the lives they carved out in this rugged corner of Northwest Colorado.
The Museum is home to the Leslie Memorial Research Library, a fantastic resource for research whether it is subject based or genealogical. We have numerous books on local and regional history, as well as various subjects including Railroad, Quarter Horse Collection, out of print books, unpublished manuscripts, family files as well as subject catalogue files and more! You can also access the Museum collection database and look at the Museums wonderful collection of photos at one of the two public computer stations (with internet access) in the research library, which is located conveniently on the first floor.
The Museum has a gift shop with books on local, regional and Colorado history, children's books and toys, as well as unique gifts!
2025 Museum Events
May-
3rd- Hotdog Fundraiser at Ace at the Curve in Steamboat
21- Day of Caring with United Way- Cleanup of the Mt Harris Memorial Site on Hwy 40-Weeding, picking up trash, painting- sign up at the Yampa Valley United Way web site to be included in the lunch and t-shirt or just come by! Dress for the weather and bring work gloves! To sign up for the Day of Caring go to:
https://unitedwayoftheyampavalley.org/day-of-caring/
June-
14th- Mt Harris walking tour- Meet at the Mt Harris Memorial on Hwy 40 at 9 am- Free
July-
18- Hayden Hoedown Fundraiser Dance at the Historic Granary- Fundraiser for both 501c3 entities more info to come!!
August-
8-17 Routt County Fair! Museum exhibit in the Fair Exhibit Hall
October
4- Echoes of the Past
Our events , programs and continued operations are due to the support of our Individual Members, Donors and Corporate/Business Sponsors!!
We Give a heartfelt "Thank You!" for your continued support!!!!
2023/24 Members & Donors
Anonymous
Armstrong, C.
Ashbaugh, C.
Barnes, B. & BJ
Barnes C.
Bonnifield, P & E.
Borg, M.
Butruille, S.
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Copeland, K. & E.
Corbin, F.
Crawford, J.
Cusick, R.
Davis, J.
Dawson, L.
Dayhoff, Judith
Doolin, B.
Duran, R.
Dworsky, S.
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Erickson, M.
Erwin- Nicks, C.
Faucett, D. & K.
Frentress, G.
Friederich Family
Frink, M.
Gibbons, E.
Gilroy, K.
Green, J.
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Hannegan, B.
Hendy, C.
Hockett, D. & J.
Holly, D.
Howe, P.
Jost, T.& S.
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Kennedy, C.
Kuchler, E.
Kuchler, P.
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Lager, B. & D.
Lash, Ana & Shawn Field
Ledford, A.
Leslie, N.
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Mackey, A.
Mendisco, M. & H.
Merrill, J.& N.
Mladinich, C.
Monger, D. & L.
Moon, C.
Montgomery, A.
Mucklow, CJ & N.
Murphy, M.
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Paxton, Ana Del
Peckham, Nancy
Reed, S.
Romberg, B.
Rutherford, L.
Sanford, T. & R.
Semotan, J.
Shreeve, M.
Sikes, R.
Smith, M.
Sundberg, J. & B.
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Thormand, A.
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Valora, S.
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Watson, L. & B.
Wattles, T. & R.
Wickenden, D.
Wilkinson, R. & D.
Winn, G.
