People & Places

Aspen Historical Society Honors Gretl Uhl

The Aspen Historical Society presented a museum-theater performance about the life of legendary restaurateur Gretl Uhl

06/23/2023 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

At Altitude

Summer of ’63

How the Aspen Historical Society, turning 60 this year, shaped Aspen’s future by preserving its past

06/13/2023 By Tess Weaver

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: September 7–9, 2018

It's time to watch hot air balloons take to the sky, bring your pup to the Dog Splash, and join in field day fun for adults.

09/05/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: August 24–26, 2018

History tours, live music and performances, pianos for a good cause, and the Tough Mudder are just a sampling of this weekend's entertainment options.

08/22/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: August 17–19, 2018

Don't miss out—it's the final weekend of the season for the Aspen Music Festival, JAS Café, and Theatre Aspen.

08/15/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: August 3–5, 2018

Live music, theater, ice cream, mountain biking, and First Friday are the headliners for an exhilarating weekend.

08/01/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Brick House

An Aspen Victorian Receives an Award-Winning Renovation

Thanks to historic photos, designers restored a home to its original splendor

07/26/2018 By Naomi Havlen Photography by MIchael Brands

shot in the dark?

Hunter S. Thompson Lives on in a New Exhibit

The Aspen Historical Society's new exhibit surveys the gonzo journalist's wild campaign for local sheriff.

06/04/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Relax

Find Outdoor Bliss With Three Guided Hiking Experiences

Hiking is Aspen’s summer recreation of choice; increase the options with a guided trail experience.

05/01/2016

Longreads

Tumult in Tin Can Alley: The History of the Hannums’ Rocky Love Story

In Aspen's early frontier days, a case of mistaken identity could have deadly consequences.

02/01/2016 Illustrations by David Johnson By Tim Cooney

Aspen Historical Art

Object Lessons

A new Aspen Historical Society exhibit opens a treasure chest on the past.

05/01/2015 By Michael Miracle

Who's Who

Behind the Cover

One of a magazine’s obligations to its readers is to anticipate and answer questions.

05/01/2013 By MIchael Miracle