Historic Preservation at Colorado Mountain College

Earn your preservation degree in a National Landmark Historic District

Help preserve historic western mining towns! This is the perfect place for expert instruction and real-world preservation projects. The skills you learn here can take you to restoration/preservation sites around the world.

What makes Colorado Mountain College so special:

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where preservation projects abound
Access to a National Register Historic District learning laboratory
Small classes taught by historic preservation experts
A blend of classroom, technical and experiential learning
Degree and certificate options depending on your goals and time commitment
The opportunity to travel abroad or become an apprentice
Partnerships with the University of Colorado-Denver College of Architecture and Planning and the Colorado State Historical Fund

Learn techniques in the classroom and work with your hands in the field. Work on the ongoing restoration of Hayden Ranch! Spanning 35 acres with 16 buildings, this beautiful property will help hone your handcrafting skills. Learn while you help preserve a historical property beneath Colorado's highest mountain. It's an excellent opportunity to help preserve a very cool place!

Good news! As new construction opportunities fade with a down economy, more communities are focusing on preserving and "greening" the historic buildings that line their streets. Demand for preservation professionals will increase. Get a hands-on, affordable training at Colorado Mountain College!

Download the Program Brochure (pdf)