	Ute Pass Historical Society
	P.O. Box 6875, Woodland Park, CO 80866-6875
	www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org

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About UPHS

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UPHS Organization

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Organization…

Ute Pass Historical Society (UPHS) is a registered non-profit
501 (c) 3 corporation, founded in 1976. UPHS was founded by dedicated, concerned members of Ute Pass communities, determined to honor and preserve their families’ pioneering history, the history of the development of Ute Pass communities, and respect the Native American heritage of the region.

The UPHS Board of Directors is elected, and its Volunteers are recruited: their ongoing goal is to preserve and share the history of local communities and families for present and future residents of the Ute Pass area of Colorado.

UPHS operates the Old Curiosity Gift Shop, a Research Office, and the Pikes Peak Museum, including Centennial Trailhead and Ute Pass History Park. All are located in Woodland Park, CO. We thank the City of Woodland Park for the ongoing opportunity it provides to work together, sharing our heritage with the greater Ute Pass community and its visitors, through displays, programs and facilities.

Additionally, other public displays of UPHS exhibits are on loan around the Pikes Peak Region. These include our Native American objects display at the Colorado Resource Room, on the third floor of the Woodland Park Library of the Rampart Library District. We thank the Directors of Rampart Library District for working with UPHS to create this ongoing opportunity to share our heritage through this unique and edifying display.

Contact our Research Office at (719) 876-7512, or email us at uphs@qwest.net for information on UPHS hours, tours, and events.

…UPHS Mission

The mission of the Ute Pass Historical Society (UPHS) is to preserve and protect the region's historical heritage. To accomplish this mission the Society will collect historical artifacts, provide programs of historical relevance, operate an area resource center or museum, and any other activity that will support and enhance historical preservation and education.

…Board of Directors

The UPHS Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month. Most meetings are scheduled to be held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, located at 210 E. Midland Avenue, on the corner of E. Midland Avenue and Fairview Street in the City of Woodland Park, CO. Society members and their guests are welcome at these meetings. Please contact our Office (719.686.7512) the week prior to the Board meeting, to confirm details of the location, meeting times and agenda of the monthly UPHS Board of Directors’ meeting.

…Standing Committees

A number of standing committees keep our Historical Society functioning. These committees include:

Standing Committees
Name	Function
Archives & Collections	Maintain a current and accurate record of all artifacts owned by or loaned to the UPHS.
Membership	Solicit members, whose annual dues and optional donations underwrite the mission of the Historical Society.
Education & Programs	Establish programs and educational activities about the history of the Ute Pass area for residents and visitors.
Museum & Displays	Oversee the Museums, remote displays and traveling exhibits located throughout the area.
Gift Shop	Maintain a gift shop for the benefit of residents and visitors of the area and for the financial benefit of UPHS.
Research	Maintain an efficient resource center for researchers.
Patron & Public Relations	Typical membership & volunteer activities.
Finance	Perform accounting duties and other activities to ensure UPHS remains solvent.
Fundraising	Coordinate activities that result in increased financial resources to permit UPHS to continue its mission.

…Ad Hoc Committees

As situations dictate, various committees are created to address needs. These committees may exist for a few months or years.

Current ad hoc committees include:

Ad Hoc Committees
Name	Function
Docents & Volunteers	Recruit and train Docents for all Museum activities, and Volunteers for all UPHS events and committees.
History Park	Work with the City of Woodland Park to establish and maintain permanent locations for historic buildings, and enhance their configuration or access.
Woodland Park Library	Work with the Rampart Range Library District to expand local historic reference and education capabilities for the area.
Signage	Improve informational Signage at all UPHS outdoor displays.
Traveling Photo Exhibit	Locate and prepare host sites around our community for temporary displays of images from UPHS Archives, as part of our Education Program.
Transition	Coordinate the move from existing facilities to new premises as needed, due to changes in City of Woodland Park-owned facilities utilized by Ute Pass Historical Society.

Our physical locations include:

Old Curiosity Gift Shop & Pikes Peak Museum: inside the Ute Pass Cultural Center, at 210 E. Midland Avenue, Woodland Park, CO 80863

RESEARCH OFFICE: 222 East Midland Avenue,
Woodland Park, CO 80863

CONTACT INFORMATION:

USPS Mailing Address:

Ute Pass Historical Society
P.O. Box 6875
Woodland Park, CO 80866-6875

Please address all U.S. Postal Service mail to the above address.

E-Mail Address:

Address E-mail to uphs@qwest.net

Office Telephone:
(719) 686-7512

Affiliations

The Ute Pass Historical Society is affiliated with these organizations:

UPHS Affiliations
Description	Contact
Colorado Historical Society	Colorado Historical Society
The American Association for State & Local History (AASLH)	AASLH Web Site
Teller History and Environmental Coalition is an umbrella non-profit organization, established to assist other local historical or environmental organizations in “start-up status” or in obtaining grants.	Call 719.686.7956
The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce includes businesses, families, and organizations (including UPHS) that promote the greater Ute Pass, Teller County, and Pikes Peak area.	Greater Woodland Park Chamber
The Divide Chamber of Commerce promotes the community of Divide, CO situated at the summit of Ute Pass.	Call 719.687.7605
Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC) is a community support and social organization founded in 1928.	Call 719.687.7065

Links

Please visit these links to our friends and neighbors.

UPHS Links Page