by Admin 2 | Sep 2, 2025 | 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 | Jun 8, 2025 | Photo Gallery, Tidbits
The September 16, 2024 program was “Rick Crandall and the Colorado Freedom Memorial –25 Years in the Making and More to Come” Rick, who is passionate about the Colorado Freedom Memorial, made it come alive as he described the Memorial and how it came abou:...
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 | Nov 5, 2022 | Book, Local History, Photo Gallery, Program, Tidbits
This October 2022 presentation is about two discoveries: a recent very minor discovery by Rolf Asphaug of an intriguing little label on a local map, and the earthshaking, world-changing 164-year-old discovery which that label referenced. It is mainly of the 1859...
by HRHS Admin | Aug 4, 2021 | Photo Gallery
HRHS WENT behind the scene and beyond the gate of Daniels Park. We were fortunate to have a tour and up-close and personal visit to the barn, caretakers cottage, and gazebo. This was a rare glimpse into the past, to marvel at the natural beauty of the front range,...
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