Disasters in History: The South Platte River Flood of 1965 Flood season is on the horizon, but the South Platte River is less likely to experience “an outstanding hydrologic event” because of the lessons learned from the June 1965 flood. Einar Jensen will dissect the factors leading to the flood and the flood’s short-term and long-term […]
This is an in-person event at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The event opens at 6:30 pm, for networking, cookies, and book purchase. $3 suggested donation for non-HRHS members. Registration Required John Anderson's presentation is about his storybook on Colorado history. 26 short stories, each a chapter, one for each […]
LEGENDARY LADIES OF THE WEST The Legendary Ladies is a volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization which exists to promote the history of women of the West. Travel back in time with us to hear the stories of real women who made a significant impact on the West. Let us entertain you with lively, historical […]
CHEROKEE CASTLE AND RANCH PRESENTED BY MEG ANDERSON AND JOHN LAKE Monday, June 20, 2022 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and book sales and signing. Members no charge, $3 suggested donation for non-HRHS members. Registration Required Location: Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center 4800 McArthur Ranch Road Highlands Ranch 80129 Tweet […]
NORMAN ROCKWELL, My Neighbor and Friend by Oliver "Cookie" Kempton Registration Required Monday, July 18 , 2022 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 Mc Arthur Ranch Road. Highlands Ranch Norman Rockwell held up a friendly mirror of our lives. Millions of Americans viewed his illustrations on the […]
"Tree of Hope--Anne Frank's Father Shares His Wisdom With an American Teen and the World" Monday, August 15, 2022 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium Author and motivational speaker, Cara Wilson-Granat shares uplifting lessons gleaned from a 20-year correspondence with Anne Frank's father. This PowerPoint program is a historical re-cap […]
Space – The Final Frontier – Where Are We and Where Are We Going? Monday, September 19, 2022 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium $3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members Jim Barnard, President of the Denver Space Society (a chapter of the National Space Society), will enlighten us […]
Program: Highlands Ranch and the Colorado Gold Rush Sparked By Local Creek Monday, October 17, 2022 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm for book signing and refreshments. Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium $3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members This presentation is about two discoveries: a recent very minor […]
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Maria von Trapp (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff) The Story Behind and Beyond “The Sound of Music” with special musical guests De Ja Vu Quartet, and group Sing-A-Long led by Elsa (Maria) on her guitar! Monday, January 16, 2023 7:00-8:30 pm program Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Upstairs Auditorium […]
FIRST FAMILY: THE LIFELONG ROMANCE OF MARTHA AND GEORGE WASHINGTON Monday, February 20, 2023 7:00-8:30 pm program Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Upstairs Auditorium $3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members In 1759, when George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis, neither bride nor groom could possibly have imagined the […]
Monday, March 20, 2023 6:00 pm Doors Open, Be sure to come at 6 pm for a self-guided tour of the beautiful Mansion 7:00-8:30 pm program Highlands Ranch Mansion 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch $3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members Roy Dixon, who once was a young cowboy on the Phipps Ranch, […]
