Prairie Heritage Arts Association

Enlightening.... Encouraging.... Enriching.... Enduring....

Prairie Heritage Arts Association is a Non-Profit Organization....

....Dedicated to Promoting and Preserving the Cultural Heritage of the Eastern Plains of Colorado Through the Following Means:

Bents Fort Blacksmith

Providing Educational, Hands-on Opportunities for Learning Heritage Arts and Crafts

Historic Home

Promoting the Preservation and Restoration of Historic Structures and Natural Sites.

Heritage Breed Livestock

Encouraging the preservation of heritage breed livestock, heirloom and native plant varieties.

Family Histories

Reviewing, Documenting and Sharing Family Histories

COMING SOON!
OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL
and Vintage Children's Fashions
September 6, 2008
Be among the first to see the unveiling of the Children of the Prairie Photo Exhibit.
Tickets on sale NOW!
Click here for more details
Announcing...
Children of the Prairie
A project focusing on our cultural heritage and family roots
Click the above link to learn more

Vision

Vision requires continual refinement.

Visit our Education and Calendar pages for information on events.

Vision....

The process of bringing a vision to life takes time, commitment and hard work. Prairie Heritage Arts Association has been working to mold ideas for a Heritage Center, Children's Museum, and Local Registry of Historic Places.

Become a member today and support our vision!
Click on the link below to learn how YOU can become a member.
Membership

Why a Heritage Arts Center?

Imagine a place where adults and children alike feel welcome to experiment with time-treasured crafts....Imagine being able to stop in at your leisure to practice quilting, spinning, leathercrafts, weaving, candlemaking....Imagine generations sharing stories, skills, and fellowship in a warm and comfortable atmosphere....Imagine experts in Folk Art and Folk Life from across the region, the state or the nation providing instruction, inspiration and encouragement to crafters of all skill levels.
For more information go to our Heritage Arts Center webpage.

Children become excited about what they are learning while they play.

Why a Children's Museum?

Imagine a place where children could not only look into the past, but step into history! Imagine playing with turn-of-the-century toys on the porch of an old farmhouse. Imagine sitting inside an Arapaho tipi, hearing Native music and stories while learning beadwork. Imagine learning to plait a rope near a prairie corral, while listening to sounds of the prairie wind.

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For more information see our Children's Museum webpage.
If you share our vision, join us on our journey to make it a reality!

See what is happening at Children's Museums nationwide by clicking on the links below:

Conner Prairie Discovery Station Fishers, IN

The Children's Museum of Denver

The Children's Museum of Houston

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Please sign our guestbook and leave your comments and suggestions.

Hands-on experiences engage the imagination

Did you know? The Children's Museum of Durango, CO welcomed 12,000 visitors last year. Admission is $4.00.