Preserving the History of the Tri-State Area's Ancient and Recent Past
Operated by the Colorado River Historical Society

Located On Highway 95, 1/2 mile north of the Laughlin Bridge at Davis Camp (928)754-3399

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (AZ time)

Tuesday thru Sunday

Closed Mondays

By appointment during summer (Closed July and August)

The Colorado River Museum is supported by your donations.

Part of the Museum and available for weddings is the "Old River Church Wedding Chapel".

Weddings can be indoors or outdoors.

A reception area is also available. Proceeds are used to fund the museum.

Discover more about the area! Come visit the Colorado River Museum. The building itself is an important historical landmark. It was built in 1947 to serve the population of workers who were building Davis Dam. You'll find interesting displays, artifacts and memorabilia of the Tri-State area. Valuable information on the original names of the area and the history of the people that made it all happen!

At the Museum You'll discover:

• Indian artifacts of the Mojave Tribes

• Photographs and descriptions of Petroglyphs and Intaglios (Indian writing in earth figures)

• Pottery, metates

• Manos

• Display of an old Indian village

• Old Memorabilia

• "1859 Steinway Grand Piano"

• The first telephone switchboard used in Bullhead City

• Various educational Material and their History

• Area photos and old maps of the Tri-State Area

• Replica of the 1859 Fort Mojave

• Steamboat models and photographs

• Gold mine exhibits

• Minerals and gemstones

• Fossilized nautilus snail that dates back 240 million years

• Model of the Riverside Resort and history of Laughlin from the 1960"s to recent years

• Tri-State model railway exhibit

• AND MUCH MORE!

Also on the property is the first post office in Bullhead City. The building, which is to the right of the museum, was originally in Oatman. It was brought to Bullhead in the late 1920"s or early 1930"s and it also served as a general store.

 

Outside of the museum is a replica of the old Katherine gold mine that was established near Lake Mojave. This mine was an important producer of gold in the area. There is authentic mining paraphernalia surrounding the duplicated mine shaft entrance. Colorado River Historical Society

From the President 
As we wrapped up the l998-l999 season, we had blow out figures on: visitors, visitor donations, and sales. It was our very best year to date, and as we enter into the l999-2000 we expect to meet and beat these figures. The primary contributing factor is the expansion of the open hours of the Museum: l0:00 Am - 4:00 PM (closed Mondays). This was a major change from previous years on open hours, and the volunteers who are docents at the Museum must be thanked profusely for their dedication. Another contributing factor is the expansion of our sales department. Come in and see the great gift ideas we have to include: jewelry, books, maps, decorative table pieces, etc. Our books are all local authors. We now have Bullhead City by Roman Malach. This book has been out of print since l978, but thanks to the efforts of Mary Hughes and County Supervisor, James Zaborsky, the book is back in print. We also carry other titles by Mr. Malach such as; Adventurer John Moss, White Hills, and Ghost of McCracken Mine. We have many other books on the history of our area, geography, and geology.

Another reason for our success is the knowledge each docent has on area history. Visitors ask lots of questions, and it is so much fun to talk to them and impart our history of which we are so rich, here in Bullhead City. Bullhead City is a treasure trove of historical places and historical artifacts. We are truly blessed to live here. Just to remind each of you how the Society came to be

The Colorado River Historical Society was formed by a group of people interested in local history, who envisioned a need to preserve all available memorabilia, maps, photographs, journals, and other artifacts to be displayed at some time for future viewing.

Membership became open to all persons interested in the history of the surrounding area, including those parts of California and Nevada where they join with Arizona.

Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, except closed July and August, at the City Library on Hancock Street. There is always a program and refreshments. Join us and bring guests. We encourage membership.

Virginia Sutherland and Ed Edwards were two of the founding fathers, and they continue to be active in the Society. They are to be congratulated on all the hard work they have accomplished in getting the Society off the ground, as we enter into our 11th year of operation. The Society is young compared to other Societies/Museums. But we keep getting stronger. As we move toward the millennium, the Colorado River Historical Society and Museum anticipates a more active presence in the community.

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Colorado River Historical Society
P.O. Box 1599 Bullhead City, AZ 86430
Museum phone (928)754-3399