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Hartman Castle Added to Historic Registry

Hartman Castle Added to Historic Registry

Hartman Castle in Gunnison, CO was added to the Gunnison County historic registry. After nearly three years of fundraising to purchase the castle for restoration, this designation will help Hartman Castle Preservation seek grant funds for acquisition.

Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days and the Legacy of Colorado Cattle Country

Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days and the Legacy of Colorado Cattle Country

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.

The Economic Power of Historic Preservation

The Economic Power of Historic 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 just a relic of local history—it’s a powerful reminder that preserving our...

Hartman Love Stories Donor Board

Hartman Love Stories 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 hope for that campaign was that...