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Fairmount Cemetery Tour

Fairmount Cemetery 430 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, United States

Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 1890 and is Denver's second oldest operating cemetery after Riverside Cemetery. It was designed by German landscape architect Reinhard Schuetze. The cemetery was patterned after Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston. The cemetery is 280 acres. Following a walking tour of Millionaires Row, and after listening to stories of the residents, we will enjoy a lovely lunch in the Rose Garden (or inside if necessary) 

$34 – $37

John Fielder, Nature Photographer, Author & Conservationist

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER.Program starts at 7. Come early (6:30). Come early!! John will be signing books before and after the program. John will also have his 2022 calendars as well as an assortment of his other books.  Check or credit card accepted. Enjoy a slide presentation of John's latest […]

Featured Video of the Month: Memories of the Mansion and the Ranch

Highlands Ranch Oral Histories Compilation ---Memories of the Mansion and Ranch  This is a 55 minute video compilation by Mark Stevenson, HRHS Oral History Videographer. Video segments compiled from HRHS Oral History videos. All speakers are relating memories of their time and special knowledge about Highlands Ranch during the Phipps era and/or early Mission Viejo.  […]

Tree of Hope–Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom With an American Teen and the World

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

 "Tree of Hope--Anne Frank's Father Shares His Wisdom with an American Teen and the World" REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER Author and motivational speaker, Cara Wilson-Granat shares uplifting lessons gleaned from a 20 -year correspondence with Anne Frank's father. This program, including a PowerPoint, is a historical re-cap of Anne Frank and her […]

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Disasters in History: The South Platte River Flood of 1965 via ZOOM

DAD CLARK RTD PARK AND RIDE 8392 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch, CO

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 […]

Program: Elitch Gardens–Past, Present, and Future

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

This is a LIVE program at Southridge Recreation Center, doors open at 6:30 pm.  $3 Donation suggested for non-members, no charge for HRHS Members. Welcome back to this In-Person Program, come early, have a cookie, visit with friends!   Registration Required. (It is our intent to have this program at Southridge. If things change,  an alert […]

A to Z Colorado’s Nearly Forgotten History  1776 – 1876

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

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 […]

Joe Blake Made Highlands Ranch Into Hometown USA

Joe Blake Made Highlands Ranch Into Hometown USA Article Written by Shirley Cavanaugh, Publicity Chair HR Historical Society Video Tribute and Oral History by Mark Stevenson, Special Projects, HR Historical Joseph B. Blake might not be known to most Highlands Ranch residents, yet because of Joe, they enjoy the highest quality of life. Joe passed […]

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Legendary Ladies of the West

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

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 […]

Denver Mob Tours

Gaetano's Restaurant 3760 Tejon St., Denver, CO

Denver Mob Tour 10:30 am -2 pm Cost: $45 HRHS members         $50 Non- HRHS members    Wednesday, October 12   SOLD OUT Small group  tour to 20 sites in Denver, followed by lunch at Gaetano's. Meet at Gaetano's Restaurant where our Tour Leader Tom Hackett will pick us up, and transport us to Denver's North […]

The Land & People of Cherokee Ranch

Southridge Recreation Center, Upstairs Auditorium 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States

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 […]