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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 […]

Cherokee Castle Tour with Meg and John

Cherokee Castle 6113 N Daniels Park Rd, Sedalia, CO, United States

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 […]

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Norman Rockwell, My Neighbor, My Friend

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

  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 […]

Tour: Douglas County Sheriff Law Enforcement Training Facility and Vehicle Training Facility

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

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 […]

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“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" 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 […]

Tour: MELVIN SCHOOLHOUSE &  MELVIN-LEWIS CEMETERY

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 […]

Program: Space – The Final Frontier – Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

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

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 […]

Tour: Fairmount Cemetery Symbolism Tour

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

FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY TOUR:  SYMBOLISM Saturday, OCTOBER 1, 2022 10 am - 1 pm   $50 HRHS Members $55 non-HRHS Members   Please join us at the beautiful  Fairmount Cemetery discovering the symbolism that may illustrate the "Divine purpose which animates human endeavor..." Learn to read the art's unfolding stories by decoding the symbols' meanings on this […]