by Admin 2 | Jul 12, 2023 | Snippet, Tidbits
Cowboys and Ranch Hands “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse” – William James (1892-1942) western writer The first documented reference to the term cowboy was almost 300 years ago in 1725. It is thought that the author Jonathan Swift brought the word into...
by Admin 2 | Jan 24, 2023 | Snippet, Tidbits
At the January 2023 HRHS Board of Directors meeting, two new officers were elected to serve on the Board. These are: Marian Robinson – Board Secretary Mary Beth Watkins – Board Treasurer In addition, Forrest Dykstra from the Highlands Ranch Metro District became a...
by Admin 2 | Jan 20, 2023 | Tidbits
Maria von Trapp (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff): The Story Behind and Beyond “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” Special Musical Guests – Deja Vu Quartet from the Skyline Chorus. Group Sing-a-Long led by Elsa on her Guitar Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers, Maria von...
by Admin 2 | Jan 14, 2023 | Snippet, Tidbits
Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills, Cherry Creek State Park, Cherry Street. It’s amazing how often the cherry name appears in the Denver and Colorado area. Ever wonder where the cherry trees are and why so many places are named “cherry”? Cherry orchards once thrived on the...
by Admin 2 | Dec 29, 2022 | Local History, Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Dec 23, 2022 | Local History, Tidbits
The Transformation of Denver’s Toni to Broadway’s Tony Born June 1888 to wealthy parents in Denver on what later would become Colfax Street, Antoinette Perry developed a love of the theater during stays with her aunt who lived in Park County, on...
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