About Us
WHO WE ARE
Our Story
The Niwot Historical Society was formed in 1983 when Don Reeb, then Niwot Community School coordinator, arranged a meeting for those interested in forming a local historical group. Although the initial response was small, those in attendance formed the core group that became the Niwot Historical Society.
In 1990, the Historical Society undertook its first major project, purchasing a grave marker for early Niwot builder and businessman John Nelson. Nelson, responsible for the construction of two of the earliest buildings on Second Avenue circa 1907, was buried in Ryssby Cemetery, but his grave had never been properly marked. The buildings established by Nelson still stand as part of the Niwot Historic District, and currently house the Left Hand Grange No.9 and Wise Buys Antiques. The east section of Wise Buys Antiques is the former Niwot Mercantile that was constructed with cement blocks (the west section of Wise Buys was the Railroad Garage and had a gas pump).
Ongoing Projects
Ongoing Historical Society projects today include conducting walking tours of the Niwot historic district, publishing and distributing a newsletter, collecting local historic photographs and artifacts, hosting our ” Niwot, Now & Then” lecture series and holding an Annual Meeting. We participate in all seasonal local celebrations and present special exhibits and programs, based on our artifact and photograph collections.
Get Involved
We invite you to join us and become involved in our many projects!
Membership includes free entrance to the ” Niwot, Now & Then” lectures
Our Mission & Values
The Niwot Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, and protect the history of Niwot, the surrounding area, and Chief Niwot through the preservation of artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to their history. The Society encourages the conservation of these resources through publications, programs, and other related activities, and brings people together who are interested in the history of Niwot.
Niwot Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization qualified under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible.
Board Members
PRESIDENT
Kathy Koehler
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacant
TREASURER
Terry Larsen
SECRETARY
Mary Claire Collins
Accessioning and Archives
Vivian Knaus
Directors at Large
Donlyn Arbuthnot
Rob Gordon
Membership
Diane Zimmermann
Museum Opening
Mary Claire Collins
Kathy Koehler
Terry Larsen,
Leonard Sitongia
Kirk Stewart
Diane Zimmermann
Newsletter, Programs, Publicity
Kathy Koehler
Photo Leases
Joan Grunzweig
Special Projects
Kirk Stewart
Walking Tours
Mary Claire Collins
Joan Grunzweig
Kathy Koehler
Diane Zimmermann
Webmaster
Leonard Sitongia