Name: Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory
Start: 2026-09-04T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-04T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum

Mai 2026
Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Mai 1 @ 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Pioniermuseum im Little Thompson Valley 224 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, United States

The Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933.

Outfitted with Bunyan’s original Brashear telescope (6 inches in diameter and nearly 7 feet long) the observatory is an exhibit during regular museum hours and a site for public stargazing the first Friday night of each month beginning at dusk.
McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – May 16th

Mai 16 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mc-Carty-Fickel Home 645 7th Street, Berthoud, CO, United States

Step Into the Past—For Free!
Join us Saturday, May 16th for a special Open House at the McCarty-Fickel Home Museum, where history comes alive with FREE guided tours of one of Berthoud’s most iconic historic homes!
Wander through elegant early 20th-century rooms, learn about the influential McCarty and Fickel families, and discover the fascinating story of Berthoud’s medical and civic heritage. Whether you're a history lover, a curious local, or just looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this is the perfect opportunity to explore our town’s roots.
Juni 2026
Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Juni 5 @ 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Pioniermuseum im Little Thompson Valley 224 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, United States

The Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933.

Outfitted with Bunyan’s original Brashear telescope (6 inches in diameter and nearly 7 feet long) the observatory is an exhibit during regular museum hours and a site for public stargazing the first Friday night of each month beginning at dusk.
McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – June 20th

Juni 20 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mc-Carty-Fickel Home 645 7th Street, Berthoud, CO, United States

Step Into the Past—For Free!
Join us Saturday, June 20th for a special Open House at the McCarty-Fickel Home Museum, where history comes alive with FREE guided tours of one of Berthoud’s most iconic historic homes!
Wander through elegant early 20th-century rooms, learn about the influential McCarty and Fickel families, and discover the fascinating story of Berthoud’s medical and civic heritage. Whether you're a history lover, a curious local, or just looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this is the perfect opportunity to explore our town’s roots.
Juli 2026
Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Juli 10 @ 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Pioniermuseum im Little Thompson Valley 224 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, United States

The Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933.

Outfitted with Bunyan’s original Brashear telescope (6 inches in diameter and nearly 7 feet long) the observatory is an exhibit during regular museum hours and a site for public stargazing the first Friday night of each month beginning at dusk.
McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – July 18th

Juli 18 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mc-Carty-Fickel Home 645 7th Street, Berthoud, CO, United States

Step Into the Past—For Free!
Join us Saturday, July 18th for a special Open House at the McCarty-Fickel Home Museum, where history comes alive with FREE guided tours of one of Berthoud’s most iconic historic homes!
Wander through elegant early 20th-century rooms, learn about the influential McCarty and Fickel families, and discover the fascinating story of Berthoud’s medical and civic heritage. Whether you're a history lover, a curious local, or just looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this is the perfect opportunity to explore our town’s roots.
August 2026
Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

August 7 @ 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Pioniermuseum im Little Thompson Valley 224 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, United States

The Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933.

Outfitted with Bunyan’s original Brashear telescope (6 inches in diameter and nearly 7 feet long) the observatory is an exhibit during regular museum hours and a site for public stargazing the first Friday night of each month beginning at dusk.
McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – August 22nd

August 22 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mc-Carty-Fickel Home 645 7th Street, Berthoud, CO, United States

Step Into the Past—For Free!
Join us Saturday, August 22nd for a special Open House at the McCarty-Fickel Home Museum, where history comes alive with FREE guided tours of one of Berthoud’s most iconic historic homes!
Wander through elegant early 20th-century rooms, learn about the influential McCarty and Fickel families, and discover the fascinating story of Berthoud’s medical and civic heritage. Whether you're a history lover, a curious local, or just looking for a meaningful weekend activity, this is the perfect opportunity to explore our town’s roots.
September 2026
Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

September 4 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

Pioniermuseum im Little Thompson Valley 224 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, United States

The Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933.

Outfitted with Bunyan’s original Brashear telescope (6 inches in diameter and nearly 7 feet long) the observatory is an exhibit during regular museum hours and a site for public stargazing the first Friday night of each month beginning at dusk.

Mai 2026

Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – May 16th

Juni 2026

Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – June 20th

Juli 2026

Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – July 18th

August 2026

Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – August 22nd

September 2026

Stargazing at the Bunyan Observatory

2026 Speaker Series – The Radical Samuel Adams – a presentation by local historian Paul Flanders

BHS Board Meeting

McCarty-Fickel Spring & Summer Tours – March 14th