by Admin 2 | Mar 22, 2024 | Tidbits
The March 19, 2024 Program at the Highlands Ranch Mansion covered the story of Samuel Allen Long and his legacy and Colorado charm. The program announcement stated:”Step back in time and uncover the captivating story of Samuel Allen Long, the pioneering...
by Admin 2 | Mar 16, 2024 | Event, Tour
2024 Thursdays —May 9, June 13, August 8, September 12, October 10 @ 10:45 am – 2:30 pm Cost: $55 HRHS members $65 Non- HRHS members Small group tour to 20 sites in Denver, followed by lunch at Gaetano’s. Meet at Gaetano’s Restaurant where our...
by Admin 2 | Mar 13, 2024 | Tidbits
An exceptional natural resource, the Backcountry Wilderness Area of Highlands Ranch is a special place for community residents. Its 8200 acres of conservation space, 26 miles of trails, summer camps, school programs, nature programs, an archery range, events and...
by Admin 2 | Mar 12, 2024 | Tidbits
In 1859, a gold rush prompted the settling of the Cherry Creek and South Platte River regions. A private company launched a commercial venture in 1881 to bring water to settlers near their confluence. Dug by hand, the 71-mile High Line Canal was completed in 1883....
by Admin 2 | Feb 3, 2024 | Tidbits
“It was in Denver that my real education began.” She only spent a little more than a year in Denver, sharing a small duplex with her sister and her sister’s family. Born in Kiev Russia in 1898, and what is now Kiev Ukraine, her family fled to the United States...
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