The Wheeler/Stallard house is a Queen Anne style Victorian built around 1887/1888. The first floor of the Museum is interpreted as a Victorian Aspen home and the second floor gallery features rotating exhibitions to explore area history. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the grounds comprise the Ruth Whyte Park.
Currently on display, the history exhibition Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed offers a comprehensive view of the area’s fascinating past; from mining boom to dilapidated ranching town to today’s international recreational and cultural resort, Aspen forged a unique path. Featuring photographs and artifacts that represent Aspen’s connection to national events and trends, the exhibition reflects on the community’s place within the larger historical landscape of the nation – sometimes congruent, sometimes divergent – but always exciting. Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed appeals to visitors and locals of all ages, showcasing the depth of the AHS Collection.
Highlights
- Interiors restoration and interpretation – immaculate replica wallpapers, furniture, and period decor – including a piano played by Albert Schweizter – transport visitors to the ornate Victorian era
- Docents and welcome video – available for local history primers, questions, and conversation
- Detailed house timeline – an outline of the families who occupied the storied house, overlaid with local milestones
- Museum store – fun and funky memorabilia for every history fan
Free admission is generously underwritten by Jacolyn & John Bucksbaum, Ruth Turnquist Carver, Carol & Mike Hundert, Melony & Adam Lewis, Lynda & Stewart Resnick, and Corrine & Lenny Sands
