The Mount Sopris Historical Society (operating as Carbondale Historical Society)
To preserve and communicate the rich, enduring story of the people drawn to live in the Roaring Fork and Crystal River Valleys.
About The Mount Sopris Historical Society (operating as Carbondale Historical Society)
Founded and chartered in the 1980s, the organization preserves local historic structures, artifacts, archives and oral histories for Carbondale and the surrounding Crystal River and Roaring Fork Valleys.
The society operates and stewards several local historic sites (including a 19th‑century log cabin, the Old Jailhouse, and the Thompson House Museum), maintains a research library of local materials, and presents public programming and exhibits to connect residents and visitors with regional history.
In recent years the organization has rebranded publicly as the Carbondale Historical Society, run membership drives tied to community festivals, and received community grant support to sustain operations and exhibitions.
Notable achievements
Longstanding local stewardship
Chartered in the 1980s and continuously active, the society has preserved multiple historic structures and stewarded the Thompson House Museum and community archives.
Community partnerships and interpretive projects
Partnered on local history projects such as walking/architecture tours and interpretive panels that broaden public access to regional history.
Recent community funding support
Secured community grants and fundraising support in recent years to maintain exhibits, collections care, and seasonal programming.
At a glance
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 84-1019443
- Location
- Carbondale, CO
- Website
- www.carbondalehistory.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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