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 ranching. 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and regional history, as well as various subjects including Railroad, Quarter Horse Collection, out of print books, unpublished manuscripts, family files as well as subject catalogue files and more!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!
2026 Museum Events
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Museum starts summer hours Memorial Day Weekend. Open all summer Tuesday thru Saturdays!
April 30th- Volunteer Opportunity
Cleanup at the Mt Harris Memorial 10 am- 11 am. Meet at the Memorial on Hwy 40- pull weeds, weed whack , repair wooden fence, pick up trash. Wear gloves, sunscreen, hat.
May 20th-Volunteer Opportunity
Day of Caring with United Way of Yampa Valley. Spring Cleanup at the Museum 9-11:30 to sign up thru United Way and more details: https://unitedwayoftheyampavalley.org/day-of-caring/
June 14- Event
Talk & Walk. Coal Mining Around Mt Harris.
10 am Talk given by Kirk Zabel at the Historic Granary
Followed by a walk at the former Mt Harris Townsite w/ Museum Curator Laurel Watson
Free Event -Donations Appreciated
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
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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.
