History
Highlands Ranch, One of the 9 Best Places to Live in Colorado
In November 2022 Travel and Leisure posted an excellent article that featured Highlands Ranch. "9 Best Places to Live in Colorado, According to Real Estate Experts." by Dobrina Zhekova. https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-live-in-colorado-6832133 The list...
Cowboys and Ranch Hands
Cowboys and Ranch Hands “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse" – William James (1892-1942) western writer The first documented reference to the term cowboy was almost 300 years ago in 1725. It is thought that the author Jonathan Swift brought the word into common...
2023 New Highlands Ranch Historical Society Board Members
At the January 2023 HRHS Board of Directors meeting, two new officers were elected to serve on the Board. These are: Marian Robinson – Board Secretary Mary Beth Watkins – Board Treasurer In addition, Forrest Dykstra from the Highlands Ranch Metro District became a...
January 2023 Program: Maria von Trapp, The Story Behind & Beyond “The Sound of Music”
Maria von Trapp (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff): The Story Behind and Beyond “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” Special Musical Guests - Deja Vu Quartet from the Skyline Chorus. Group Sing-a-Long led by Elsa on her Guitar Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers, Maria von Trapp...
Where are the Cherry Trees?
Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills, Cherry Creek State Park, Cherry Street. It’s amazing how often the cherry name appears in the Denver and Colorado area. Ever wonder where the cherry trees are and why so many places are named “cherry”? Cherry orchards once thrived on the...