History
Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells
Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells The eastern plains of Colorado feature a variety of historical sites and museums worth a day trip from the Denver metropolitan area. Two historical gems are found in the small town of Cheyenne Wells − the...
Touring Louviers: A Dynamite Way to Celebrate Our Volunteers
Touring Louviers: A Dynamite Way to Celebrate Our Volunteers On Monday, September 18th the Highlands Ranch Historical Society hosted a tour of Louviers and a picnic lunch to honor our Wranglers - the volunteers who help to make our monthly programs run smoothly....
A Visit to Memory Lane
A Visit to Memory Lane: Thursday, August 31, 2023 HRHS members were treated to an old-fashioned visit to Memory Lane, presented by Business Sponsor Charter Financial Resources with Rick and Darren Martin. A delicious BBQ lunch in the 1950s diner was coupled with an...
History Tidbit: Roxborough’s Silica Kiln
Roxborough’s Silica Kiln Just outside the entrance to Roxborough State Park is the only remaining structure from the town of Silica, Colorado. The old brick kiln sits on the site of the Silicated Brick and Clay Company. Its distinctive white bricks were made from...
John Fielder, A Friend is Gone Too Soon
John Fielder was an honored friend of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. We were saddened to hear of his passing on August 12, 2023. He visited the Society many times over the last 10 years, always presenting interesting programs, all with accompanying music. ...