150 YEARS OF HISTORY Boggsville played an important, and brief, role in the development of Southeast Colorado. The settlement’s local and regional historic value was recognized by its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, as an early Colorado agricultural and trade center, and is also a certified site… Continue reading
Boggsville Days October 5th 9am to 4pm Annually 1st Saturday in October Boggsville Cemetery TourAnnually Friday of Memorial Weekend 1pm to 4pm
The Bent County Historical Society (BHS) preserves the history and heritage of Bent County through the facilitation of the Bent County Chronicle, Art Guild, programs and activities that interpret the culture and architectural history of the region, the operation and preservation of the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum… Continue reading
THIS WEBSITE IS NO LONGER AN ACTIVE WEBPAGE. WE ARE WORKING ON UPDATING AND STARTING A NEW ONE. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO BUY ANYTHING FROM THE STORE AS IT IS NO LONGER THE SAME ITEMS OR PRICES. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. … Continue reading
John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum 560 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO 81054 (719)456-6066 bentctyheritage@gmail.com MUSEUM AND BOGGSVILLE OPENWe are proud to announce that the Museum is now open for business! Hours are Tuesday 9am – 4pm; Tuesday – Friday Noon to 4pm; and Saturday noon-4pm. We… Continue reading
Bent County Art Guild Community members started the Bent County Art Guild (BCAG) in 2003. A valued partner of the Bent County Historical Society, BCAG members showcase their artistic talents by selling individual items in the Old Trail Gallery. THE OLD TRAIL GALLERY IS NOT ONLINE AT THE MOMENT. items… Continue reading
BOGGSVILLE HISTORIC SITE Boggsville’s hours are from 11am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. Contact 456-1358 for any special arrangements. Thank You Boggsville, Colorado, is a historic town located in Bent County, in the southeastern part of the state. The town was founded in 1862 by… Continue reading
The John Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum are Selling The Bent County Chronicle for $50.00 For a Set of 41 or Singles at $1.50 a copy.. Please Stop in and buy your set today. Bent County Chronicle History by Kathleen Tomlin, Editor In 2005 after retiring from the Veterans… Continue reading
Boggsville opens for Santa Fe Trail Day Boggsville will be open during the month of April 27 from Friday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Beginning Memorial Day the site opens full time seven days a week. June – October.
