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Introducing the MWC’s Newest Vans: Ruthie and Bette

From the Director, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

Our 2019 Trips and Tours have just been significantly improved thanks to a wonderful donation from the Museum’s friend, Joyce Owens. Her gift has made it possible for the MWC […]

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2019 Museums of Western Colorado Heritage Award Winners

In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted March 12, 2019

[metaslider id=10138]The Museums of Western Colorado’s (MWC) mission is to help the community preserve its heritage and tell its story. However, this is a huge undertaking. For this reason, the […]

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2018 Colorado Gives and the Year End Giving Campaign

From the Director, Support•Posted January 4, 2019

We are extremely pleased and thankful to everyone who supported the Museums of Western Colorado during 2018 Colorado Gives Day and the Year End Giving Campaign. At press time, we […]

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Thank you! 2018 Sponsors

From the Director, Support•Posted January 4, 2019

The Grand Valley’s community has been extremely supportive the Museums of Western Colorado over the years. This was no different in 2018. Sponsorships in particular are key to museum fulfilling […]

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Planned Giving: Join the Legacy Society

Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted January 2, 2019

MAKE AN ESTATE GIFT TO Museums of Western Colorado. We all desire significance — to lead happy and fulfilled lives surrounded by family and friends. For many of us, there […]

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Colorado Gives Day, December 4

Museums of Western Colorado, Support•Posted November 8, 2018

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Narrowing that focus locally, the Museums of Western Colorado has partnered with […]

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