Hello history enthusiasts! Here at the CSH Museum we are always updating and finding new treasures to display! Recently, the garage needed clearing out to make room for roof repairs. During this daunting task, an old cabinet was rediscovered! While inspecting and cleaning, it was discovered that the cabinet was used during autopsy procedures at the hospital! Our amazing college intern Autumn is getting the cabinet ready as I type, preparing it for you all! Until it is ready, a sneak peak of some findings are attached! We are looking forward to seeing everyone after the roof project is complete, and I will continue to update here on its progress!

A headrest used to stabilize the neck during autopsies, as well as a package of needles to be used post mortem to stitch the skin back together.

Hello history enthusiasts! I wanted to keep you all updated on happenings with our schedule. We have finally got a contractor set up to repair the roof on both the garage, and main house. We have a tentative starting date of October 21, 2024. This project should last about 4 weeks. If you are planning on visiting around this time, it is strongly encouraged to call the museum at 719-546-4004 to check if we are open the dates you are interested in. Additionally, October 1st and 8th the historian will be out of town. Feel free to email any research questions to steph.ann.miller39@gmail.com, and your message will be returned October 15th! Thank you all for your continued interest in our museum, we look forward to seeing you soon!

Hi, my name is Bethany Wood. I am one of the new volunteer tour guides for the Colorado State Mental Health Museum. I became a volunteer in August of 2024, and have loved every minute of it! The people here are very nice and there is always something new to learn! Recently, I’ve began studying Anthropology, so this is a great opportunity for me to get practical and hands on experience and knowledge!

Bethany is here on Tuesdays, and has quickly become very familiar with our exhibits! She has been a great asset and gives wonderful tours, come see her soon!

Hello history enthusiasts! My name is Stephanie Miller, and I am a volunteer here at the State Hospital Museum in Pueblo, Colorado! I’ve been helping out here since about March 2024, and have been enjoying myself completely. A little about myself, I am originally from Las Animas, Colorado, and feel like my love for psychiatric history, as well as the old buildings started here with spending time at Fort Lyon. The Fort was a VA hospital when I was younger, and I spent time there volunteering with 4-H groups or various clubs I participated in. While it eventually was made into a correctional facility with the Department of Corrections, I still loved seeing the old buildings and trees lining the road to the main facility. I moved to Pueblo in 2011, and began working in the psych field myself. I have had many positions and roles throughout the last 13 years, but have always been drawn back to this campus. I stopped one day to visit the museum, and a few days later had plans to volunteer! I now spend typically every Tuesday here in the Archives room, researching family members for those who have reached out for help. When I am not here or working my regular job, I love to spend time with my wife, 4 dogs, and 2 cats. (yes I have my very own zoo!) Stop in and say hi if you find yourself at the museum on a Tuesday! If you are interested in any information, reach out to me directly at steph.ann.miller39@gmail.com, or call the museum. Some helpful tips to have: a date the person may have been admitted, and county they would have been admitted from. I look forward to meeting you all!

Stephanie