by Marian Robinson | Mar 7, 2024 | Local History, Tidbits
Rockin’ the Ranch: The Geology of Highlands Ranch Mansion Take a stroll around the Highlands Ranch Mansion in the daylight and it’s easy to see that the mansion’s exterior is primary made of stone. It’s also easy to see that there are many different types of stone...
by Admin 2 | Nov 21, 2023 | Local History, Tidbits
HR Historical Society is pleased to report the good news that our Community Partner, HRCA, just received: November 2023 Announcement from Highlands Ranch Community Association: “The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is honored to have been named...
by Admin 2 | Sep 23, 2023 | Local History, Tidbits
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....
by Admin 2 | Sep 8, 2023 | Local History, Photo Gallery, Tidbits, Tour
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...
by Marian Robinson | Aug 27, 2023 | Local History, Photo Gallery, Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Aug 13, 2023 | Book, Local History, Tidbits
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. ...
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