History
The Windmills of Highlands Ranch
The Windmills of Highlands Ranch Windmills served a vital role in rural America. In the days before what is today’s Highlands Ranch, windmills dotted the landscape. The early settlers erected them to harness wind power to pump up underground water—a precious resource...
Mission Viejo: In the Beginning: Planning & How the Early Streets were Named
Mission Viejo In the Beginning How the Early Streets were Named Have you ever wondered: Where the first houses built in Highland Ranch are located? What is the significance of that street name?? Or park name? Why was this park named “Springer Park”? and on and...
Scientific and Cultural Facilities Grant Recipients November 2021
Highlands Ranch Historical Society (HRHS) was very honored to receive a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District for the upcoming year. Paul McKeag, HRHS Vice President, attended the grant ceremony in Douglas County on November 9, 2021. Paul is...
Daniels Park, Tour Beyond the Gates!
HRHS WENT behind the scene and beyond the gate of Daniels Park. We were fortunate to have a tour and up-close and personal visit to the barn, caretakers cottage, and gazebo. This was a rare glimpse into the past, to marvel at the natural beauty of the front range,...
6/19/20 Daniels Park and Florence Martin
Daniels Park, a Denver Mountain Park bordering the southern end of Highlands Ranch, is a beautiful public park, offering stunning views of the Colorado Front Range Mountains, and steeped in historical significance. Enjoy these lovely pictures other Daniels Park,...