East Yuma County Historical Society

The East Yuma County Historical Society (EYCHS) is over 40 years old and because of the foresight and accomplishments of those who spearheaded its beginnings, an attractive, modern Museum is available for Wray, the surrounding area and tourists to enjoy. The purpose of EYCHS is to bring together those people interested in history, especially history of Eastern Yuma County and the surrounding area and is the parent organization of the Wray Museum. The success of both depends upon those generous individuals and businesses that support their efforts with donations and membership. A membership to the Society includes free admission to the Wray Museum and a subscription to the EYCHS newsletter, which is published six times a year. Membership fees help cover newsletter printing cost, and matching grant funds and funds for the general care and preservation of the collection of artifacts at the museum.

If you would like to play an important role in supporting the preservation of our local history, annual membership runs from January 1st to December 31st of each calendar year and fees are as follows:

Individual $10
Family $35
Patron/Business $50
Lifetime Individual $125

2010 EYCHS Board of Directors

Young Historian of East Yuma County

Similar to the EYCHS, the Young Historians of East Yuma County receive free admission to the Wray Museum and six youth newsletters a year.  Membership is open to children between the age of 5 and 18. The newsletter is packed with historical stories about Wray and the surrounding area.  Members are encouraged to submit poems and drawings and participate in identifying Where in Wray photographs from the past. The newsletter also contains jokes, puzzles, and craft projects from the past.  Members are the first to learn about the upcoming exhibits and special events taking place at the Wray Museum throughout the year.  Annual membership is $10.00 and runs from January 1st to December 31st.