Everyone with a love of history and a desire to see it preserved for future generations is invited to become a member of the La Plata County Historical Society. Joining the La Plata County Historical Society helps assure continuation of programs at the Animas Museum, it fosters the development of New Programs, it keeps the Animas Museum open for business, available for casual visits and serious research. It provides the expertise to guide you when you're looking for information, documents, and photos. Most importantly, it preserves the history of our area, its people and traditions.