The Colorful History of the Fly’n B
March 2026 program of the HRHS was The Fly’ n B house and Park --which has a long and colorful history, including greenhouses, gangsters and planes! On the surface it is a plain Jane, but so much more lies beneath it’s quiet facade. This fascinating history of this...
America 250 Colorado 150: You’re a part of something BIG
In 2026, United States of America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our Semiquincentennial. Also in 2026, Colorado is celebrating the 150th anniversary of entering the Union—our Sesquicentennial. Together these events make a...
Western Fest at the HR Mansion
Western Fest at the Highlands Ranch Mansion & Historic Park | Highlands Ranch Mansion Western Fest at the Highlands Ranch Mansion & Historic Park Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formerly Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days, this event has been reimagined...
2025 SCFD GRANT RECIPIENTS
Once again the Highlands Ranch Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Here is what the SCFD and Douglas County posted about the November 2025 awards: "When you enjoy the sounds of the Lone Tree or Parker...
HRHS Director Forrest Dykstra RETIRES from HRMD
Thank you Forrest for your many years of service to our community! And now we, the HRHS, are so thankful that you are serving the HRHS as a Board of Directors member, providing the experience and insight that you have gained from living and working in this community...
October 2025 Program Highlights: Native American Tribes of Colorado
John Anderson’s presentation shares the fascinating story of the Native American Tribes who claim part of present-day Colorado as being included in their ancestral homeland. Of the 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States, over two dozen...
Centennial Airport and the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
The HRHS Volunteers had a lovely afternoon at The Perfect Landing Restaurant at Centennial Airport on October 9, 2025. This was their Annual Volunteer Appreciation event, and the group enjoyed a delicious lunch as well as great conversation with one another. Thank you...
2025.09 Highlands Ranch Water Treatment Tour
September 2025 the HRHS was privileged to have two tours of the Highlands Ranch Water Treatment Plant. Formerly known as Centennial Water, HR Water staff were eager to share thier knowledge and expertise in all things HR Water with us. Prior to the tour, Kari...
Dinosaurs in Highlands Ranch!
In May of 2019, an exciting discovery was made at the Wind Crest Retirement Community in Highlands Ranch. During excavation for a new building, workers stumbled upon some bones. Unsure of their origin, they wisely halted construction and notified the appropriate...
2025.06 Program Video “60 Years after the 1965 Denver Flood – The impacts and the legacy it left behind”
Considered one of the most devastating floods in Denver History, the 1965 Flood caused major damage with resulting major changes to the area. The flooding across the Arkansas and South Platte River basins claimed 24 lives and an estimated $543 million of property...