by Admin 2 | Nov 21, 2023 | Local History, Tid Bits
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, Tid Bits
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, Tid Bits, 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, Tid Bits
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, Tid Bits
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. ...
by Admin 2 | Dec 29, 2022 | Local History, Tid Bits
She had dozens of carnations shipped from Colorado to the White House weekly. Marie Geneva Doud, known as “Mamie “, was born in Iowa but raised in Denver. She attended the Wolcott School for Girls, a finishing school for wealthy young girls. While visiting friends in...
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