by Admin 2 | Dec 14, 2022 | Local History, Tidbits
Soft Serve Ice Cream, Cheerios and Bilge Pumps Have you ever thought of these things together? What can they possibly have in common? Just up the road from Highlands Ranch, in Englewood, is the former site of General Iron Works. According to an article written by...
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 | Dec 5, 2022 | Tidbits
For the third year in row the Highlands Ranch Historical Society (HRHS) has received funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The funding helps support the many programs, activities and operations of this non-profit community-based...
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 Admin 2 | Oct 25, 2022 | Tidbits
David Johnston was unanimously elected President of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at the September 14, 2022 HR Historical Society board meeting. He replaces David Hill. David Johnston, who is also known as DJ, had previously served as Secretary of the HRHS...
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,...
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