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SUMMARY:Test Event 2
DESCRIPTION:Test event 2 description goes here.
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LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Historic Community Events & Societies
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SUMMARY:August program:   Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 17\, 2026\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner table.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\n \nPresenter: John Anderson\, who will discuss his new book on dinosaurs\nand his recent experiences with dinosaurs across the regions.\n \nMore info coming soon
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/august-program-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Test Event 4
DESCRIPTION:Event description goes here.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/test-event-4/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Historic Community Events & Societies
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SUMMARY:Test Event 5
DESCRIPTION:Event description goes here.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/test-event-5/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Historic Community Events & Societies
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SUMMARY:September Program: Rufus "Potato" Clark and the Clark Colony
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 21\, 2026\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner table.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\nRegistration Coming Soon \n \nCherry Creek: Castlewood Canyon\, Canals\, and Clark Colony Cherries \nLee Whiteley will enlighten and entertain us with the story of colorful “Potato” Clark. A potato farmer\, real estate developer\, and beloved philanthropist with a connection to the main campus of Denver University.  \nThe 1890 Castlewood Canyon Dam south of Franktown helped protect Denver from Cherry Creek flooding\, but the primary motive for the dam was irrigation. The dam\, a canal\, a water storage system\, and 15\,000 acres of Rufus “Potato” Clark’s Clark Colony in northern Douglas and Arapahoe counties provided the opportunity for new farming operations. \n \nA series of developers and land promoters enticed settlers to develop 5-to-10-acre parcels of irrigated land for fruit orchards\, primarily cherries. The secretary and treasurer of one of the development companies was John W. Springer\, the owner of the Highlands Ranch Mansion property from 1897 – 1913.  \nOne of his proposed new uses of Clark Colony land was the growing of sugar beets. But bankruptcies\, problems with the dam\, and lawsuits over land ownership and water rights slowed the developments. However\, it was the failure of the Castlewood Dam in August 1933 that immediately ended the flow of water to the orchards.  \nLee will have an assortment of his books plus his latest book: Cherry Creek – A History of the Valley.  Check or cash only. \n \nABOUT OUR PRESENTER:  LEE WHITELEY \n \nLee Whiteley is a fourth generation Coloradan now living in Centennial. After taking an early retirement as a computer programmer-analyst\, he began his study of the Cherokee Trail which passed through his great grandparents homestead east of Castle Rock. Lee and wife Jane are the authors of nine books and one PBS documentary\, all dealing with early transportation systems in Colorado and the West. \nLee has presented several programs for the Highland Ranch Historical Society.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/september-program-rufus-potato-clark-and-the-clark-colony/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
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SUMMARY:October Program: A Virtual Tour of Roxborough State Park
DESCRIPTION:Photo above courtesy of Mike Thomas\, Spotlight on the Lyons\nMonday\, October 19\, 2026\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner table.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\nRegistration Coming Soon \n \nOne of the most beautiful places along the Front Range–Roxborough State Park \nPhoto of lupine Courtesy of Tiffany \nWithin this geologic beauty\, is an abundance of plants\, wildlife\, dramatic red rock formations\, and history. This PowerPoint program will cover the diversity and beauty of Roxborough State Park\, the Persse Place that is on the National List of Historic Places\, and both Sundance Ranch and the Silica Brick lime kiln that are on the Douglas County Historical Landmark list. \n \nPhoto above courtesy of Roxborough Historical Society\, view of Persse Ranch\nAlso included will be the activities that are permitted\, how to access the park\, the visitor amenities to help in the enjoyment of your visit\, and how to make the most of your visit.   \nABOUT OUR PRESENTER: MIKE THOMAS \nMike Thomas retired in 2016 after 33 years in the field of Environmental\, Health and Safety Consulting where he worked for clients\, and internally\, all over the world. In his spare time\, he is an avid hiker and backpacker. He enjoys biking\, fishing\, gardening\, and golfing.  He has been in Colorado since 1984 and a volunteer at Roxborough State Park since 2015. \nMike is involved in raptor monitoring\, Leave No Trace\, History\, and the Colorado Natural Areas Program. He is the president of the Board for both the Friends of Roxborough State Park and the Roxborough Area Historical Society.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/october-program-roxborough-state-park-a-virtual-visit/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tour:  Cherokee Castle
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 21 \nArrive by 9:45 am for check in \nTour 10 am -11:30 am \nLunch in the Castle (bring your own brown bag and BYOB)  11:30 -12:30 \nTour led by Susan Bugbee\, Castle Docent and HRHS Presenter. \n View the beautiful antiques\, architecture and learn about the escapades of Tweet and guests over the years. \nEnjoy the special privilege of staying after the tour and enjoying your lunch in the castle. \nCost:   $20 HRHS Members       $25 Non-HRHS Members \n \nSara is the hostess\, and contact for questions.    Sara    saraleb@aol.com    Contact on tour day: 303 501 7721 \nTransportation to Cherokee Castle is on your own.   6113 N. Daniels Park Rd.    Come in thru the entrance and drive the 2 miles UP to the castle parking area. \nWalk up to the front of the castle.   Wear comfortable walking shoes.   The Castle is not Wheelchair accessible. Climb stairs to the second and third levels if desired during the tour. \nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tour-cherokee-castle/
LOCATION:Cherokee Castle\, 6113 N Daniels Park Rd\, Sedalia\, CO\, 80135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local History,Tour
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