Each July, the Gunnison Valley celebrates its deep-rooted ranching heritage with Cattlemen’s Days—an event that honors the grit, tradition, and community spirit of Colorado’s ranching families. As rodeos, parades, and 4-H events take over town, it’s the perfect time to reflect on one of the first cattlemen to brave the terrain and shape this legacy: Alonzo Hartman.
Places like Hartman Castle are more than brick and stone; they are cultural anchors that foster identity and connection across generations.
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 just a relic of local history—it’s a powerful reminder that preserving our...
Who are Annie and Alonzo Hartman of Gunnison, Colorado, and what is the historical significance of their 1890s home? Learn more!
Who were the women behind the Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association and how did their efforts lead to the formation of Mesa Verde National Park? Keep reading to learn more about this important part of Colorado Herstory!
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 hope for that campaign was that...
Who is “Aunt” Susan Bryan and how does her impactful role in Colorado History relate to Gunnison’s Hartman Castle?
This blog was written by Pamela Williams, a board member and co-founder of Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation. My last performance was a 5th-grade 4-H talent show, which, admittedly, didn’t go all that well. Now I was asked to participate in a production titled...
Annie and Alonzo Hartman’s love story is one for the ages. Help us keep the heart in Hartman as we celebrate their wedding anniversary and continue raising funds for our preservation efforts!
Here at Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation (HCPC), we are gearing up for our first year of participating in Colorado Gives Day! In an effort to make the most of our participation in Colorado Gives Day, we are focusing on peer-to-peer fundraising, which means we...