Touring Louviers: A Dynamite Way to Celebrate Our Volunteers
Touring Louviers: A Dynamite Way to Celebrate Our Volunteers On Monday, September 18th the Highlands Ranch Historical Society hosted a tour of Louviers and a picnic lunch to honor our Wranglers - the volunteers who help to make our monthly programs run smoothly....
A Visit to Memory Lane
A Visit to Memory Lane: Thursday, August 31, 2023 HRHS members were treated to an old-fashioned visit to Memory Lane, presented by Business Sponsor Charter Financial Resources with Rick and Darren Martin. A delicious BBQ lunch in the 1950s diner was coupled with an...
History Tidbit: Roxborough’s Silica Kiln
Roxborough’s Silica Kiln Just outside the entrance to Roxborough State Park is the only remaining structure from the town of Silica, Colorado. The old brick kiln sits on the site of the Silicated Brick and Clay Company. Its distinctive white bricks were made from...
John Fielder, A Friend is Gone Too Soon
John Fielder was an honored friend of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. We were saddened to hear of his passing on August 12, 2023. He visited the Society many times over the last 10 years, always presenting interesting programs, all with accompanying music. ...
Highlands Ranch, One of the 9 Best Places to Live in Colorado
In November 2022 Travel and Leisure posted an excellent article that featured Highlands Ranch. "9 Best Places to Live in Colorado, According to Real Estate Experts." by Dobrina Zhekova. https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-live-in-colorado-6832133 The list...
Cowboys and Ranch Hands
Cowboys and Ranch Hands “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse" – William James (1892-1942) western writer The first documented reference to the term cowboy was almost 300 years ago in 1725. It is thought that the author Jonathan Swift brought the word into common...
2023 New Highlands Ranch Historical Society Board Members
At the January 2023 HRHS Board of Directors meeting, two new officers were elected to serve on the Board. These are: Marian Robinson – Board Secretary Mary Beth Watkins – Board Treasurer In addition, Forrest Dykstra from the Highlands Ranch Metro District became a...
January 2023 Program: Maria von Trapp, The Story Behind & Beyond “The Sound of Music”
Maria von Trapp (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff): The Story Behind and Beyond “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” Special Musical Guests - Deja Vu Quartet from the Skyline Chorus. Group Sing-a-Long led by Elsa on her Guitar Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers, Maria von Trapp...
Where are the Cherry Trees?
Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills, Cherry Creek State Park, Cherry Street. It’s amazing how often the cherry name appears in the Denver and Colorado area. Ever wonder where the cherry trees are and why so many places are named “cherry”? Cherry orchards once thrived on the...
Carnations for the White House
She had dozens of carnations shipped from Colorado to the White House weekly. Marie Geneva Doud, known as “Mamie “, was born in Iowa but raised in Denver. She attended the Wolcott School for Girls, a finishing school for wealthy young girls. While visiting friends in...