The Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical and Historical Society was founded in 2005 by native-born Wetmore resident Jeannie Culpin. In 2007, Jeannie purchased the old post office building (built in the 1870’s) in downtown Wetmore, Colorado. In May of 2008, the building was declared as a designated historic property by the National and State Historical Societies.
Jeannie’s mission was to provide a gathering place for those who were interested in learning about and preserving the history and genealogy of the Hardscrabble Creek area. With this goal in mind, Jeannie began the long renovation process on the building, and in 2009, the community celebrated the opening of the Wetmore Historical Center.
Our collection of family records and historical displays are currently housed at the Price Pioneer Museum in Florence, Colorado, where it is preserved and accessible to the community.
Our dedicated researchers are happy to assist with your family history inquiries. You may email us at historycenter@wetmorehistoricalsociety.com, contact the Pioneer Museum at 719-784-1904, or visit during regular business hours.
We look forward to helping you explore your roots.
The WHG&HS meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am.
Guests are invited to attend and new members are welcome.
For more information about dates and meeting locations, please e mail
historycenter@wetmorehistoricalsociety.com
Welcome to our new website!
We invite you to spend some time exploring and learning about Wetmore and the surrounding areas.
Our communities—from Custer County to Fremont County to Pueblo County—are closely connected, and we’re glad you’re here to discover more.
As you look around the site, please be sure to visit these pages:
Here is a link to our old Website Content
A Page of all posts related to significant historical places around the Wetmore Area
A Page of all posts about the Early Settlers of Wetmore
A Page of all posts about the Today’s Descendants and Heros of Wetmore
A Page of all posts about Previous Tours and Past Events
A Page of all posts about Stories and Photos
A Page of all posts about various Natural Disasters around Wetmore
A Page about our Community Partners