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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Cherokee Castle Tour with Meg and John Wednesday, June 29 10 am - 1 pm Box lunch is included $35 HRHS Members $40 Non-HRHS Members Join us for this special, private tour of the Cherokee Ranch Castle, led by Tweet Kimball's caterer and butler, Meg Anderson and John Lake. An additional Castle Docent will also […]
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 […]
Douglas County Sheriff: Law Enforcement Training Facility: Firing Range and Vehicle Training Facility Friday, July 22 9:30 am- 2:30 pm $50 HRHS Members $55 Non-HRHS Members Box Lunch and Bus Transportation is INCLUDED! Deputy Brian McKnight, Presenter Unique opportunity to tour these two premier training facilities here in Douglas County, get some "hands […]
"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 […]
MELVIN SCHOOLHOUSE & MELVIN-LEWIS CEMETERY TOUR Tuesday, August 30 10:00am to 1:00pm Speakers: Gary O'Hara, President, Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society & Lee Whiteley Author and Historian $25 HRHS Members $30 Non-HRHS Members includes lunch Do you know where "Melvin, Colorado" was? What is so special about the Melvin-Lewis Cemetery? How many bodies are […]
