The History, Then and Now of Law Enforcement and Fire Services in Highlands Ranch will be presented by representatives from both entities. What are the past and current challenges, highlights of services, and needs in Highlands Ranch? Presenters: Douglas County Undersheriff Dave Walcher and Deputies South Metro Fire Department Eric Hurst, Public Information Officer and […]
Meg Anderson and John Lake once again take us on a journey through the exquisite Cherokee Castle. Meg, former Caterer to Tweet Kimble, and John, Tweet's former Butler and Many of Many Hats, will enchant and delight as they share insider information on Tweet, the Castle then and now. We will tour the Castle main […]
Go BEHIND the Doors, and more importantly, Come Out!! Fire and Sheriff Station Tour Rare opportunity to see the INSIDE of the Fire Station and the Sheriff Sub-Station. And More importantly, we will be allowed to leave!! 10 am Tour of the new Fire Station 20 on Wildcat Reserve 11:15 am Tour of the Sheriff […]
John Anderson will lead this fascinating journey through Fox Run Regional Park in the Black Forest area. This is a hike like no other, Fox Run is a beautiful park, you will be delighted with the setting. John Anderson's facts and stories about the trees are enlightening. Along the way, the many and varied culturally […]
Seven Stones is a unique Botanical Garden Cemetery, filled with beautiful art and stunning views of the foothills. Combine that setting with the High Line Canal, which is nearby, and we will have a glorious day walking and admiring the physical and man-made beauty. Becky from Seven Stones will be our hostess and provide an […]
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)
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 […]
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. […]
The Highlands Ranch Board of Director's Monthly meeting, held on the Second Wednesday of every month. Via Zoom.
"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 […]
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 […]