The Social Power of Preservation and Placemaking

May 22, 2025 | History

The Social Power of Preservation and Placemaking Written by Hartman Castle Preservation In Historic preservation is more than just saving beautiful old buildings—it’s about safeguarding the soul of a community. Places like Hartman Castle are more than brick and stone;...

The Economic Power of Historic Preservation

May 14, 2025 | Economic Development

The Economic Power of Historic Preservation Written by Hartman Castle Preservation Every May, communities across the country observe Preservation Month, celebrating the places that tell the story of our past and shape our future. Here in Gunnison, Hartman Castle isn’t...

Annie and Alonzo Hartman and their Historic Gunnison Home

May 4, 2025 | History

Annie and Alonzo Hartman and their Historic Gunnison Home Written by Who are Annie and Alonzo Hartman? Two of Gunnison’s early white settlers, Alonzo and Annie Haigler Hartman, left a compelling legacy. Alonzo arrived in the valley as a U.S. military agent and cowboy,...

The Women Behind the Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association

Mar 25, 2025 | History

Virginia McClurg, Photo Credit: Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum The Women Behind the Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association Written by Virginia McClurg was an educated woman, a writer, and a teacher who relocated to Colorado Springs in 1877 for health reasons. At that...

Hartman Love Stories Donor Board

Mar 20, 2025 | Donor Board

Hartman Love Stories Keeping the “Heart” in Hartman   In 2025, we started our “Keeping the ‘Heart’ in Hartman” campaign to encourage our community to celebrate the love stories that brought us the historic Hartman Castle.  Our...