by Admin 2 | Sep 2, 2025 | Field Trip, Photo Gallery, Tidbits
In May of 2019, an exciting discovery was made at the Wind Crest Retirement Community in Highlands Ranch. During excavation for a new building, workers stumbled upon some bones. Unsure of their origin, they wisely halted construction and notified the appropriate...
by Admin 2 | Sep 16, 2024 | Field Trip, Tidbits
Highlands Ranch Historical Society members enjoyed an entertaining tour to the Flying W Ranch, where dinner, show, and many activities were the highlights of a fun evening! We enjoyed a stress-free ride on a large bus coach to Colorado Springs, and arrived refreshed...
by Admin 2 | Dec 14, 2022 | Book, Field Trip, Local History, Program, Tidbits
The Cherry Creek Valley has long served as a major transportation corridor, from Native American footpaths to the proposed route of Interstate 25. In the 1860s, six “Mile Houses” along Cherry Creek provided food, lodging, and other services for travelers heading to,...
by Admin 2 | Oct 15, 2022 | Field Trip, Local History, Tidbits
September 2022 The HRHS Wranglers enjoyed a Volunteer Appreciation outing to the Aurora History Museum and DeLaney Farm on a cool and cloudy day in September. Under the capable leadership of Sandy Chamberlin, Volunteer Director, with assistance from her husband Paul,...
by Admin 2 | Feb 4, 2022 | Field Trip, Tidbits, Tour
Highlands Ranch South Metro Fire Dept. Puts Out More Than Fires: The History of Fire Fighting in HR Highlands Ranch’s early residents had no fire and rescue services. “Before 1986, Highlands Ranch was not located within a fire district,” said Eric Hurst, Public...
by HRHS Admin | Aug 3, 2021 | Field Trip, Local History, Tidbits, Tour
Busy Highlands Ranch residents might not take the time to notice the various forms of animal art found in their community. When Town Center was being built, a group of gorillas—yes, gorillas—was erected next to the Target parking lot. “Gorillas were put in the...
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