Program Tidbit: Author Forum November 20, 2023
The Highlands Ranch Historical Society enjoyed a different type of program on Monday, November 20, 2023. Instead of the usual sit-down and listen to a presentation, the members and guests were treated to an active walk-about, visiting 27 Colorado Authors at their...
Paul McKeag, HRHS VP, Retires!
Thanks for the memories, Paul McKeag! After a decade of service, in November 2023 Paul McKeag retired from his role on the Highlands Ranch Historical Society Board of Directors. Serving 10 years, he has had many roles and responsibilities for the Historical Society,...
Tidbit: HRCA Receives “Association of the Year” Award from CAI
HR Historical Society is pleased to report the good news that our Community Partner, HRCA, just received: November 2023 Announcement from Highlands Ranch Community Association: "The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is honored to have been named...
Program Tidbit: UFOs and the Navajo Rangers
Above, Bigfoot imprint in the dirt Monday night, October 16, 2023. Paranormal activity was on the minds of inquisitive folks as they were listening to the Navajo Rangers discuss a variety of experiences that occurred over the course of many years, during their work...
Carnation City
The Carnation City She never accepted his offer of a 2nd date. As related by Doug Cohn, Historian and Archive Director, Englewood Historic Preservation Society, it was his high school prom and he was at his date's door with a beautiful carnation corsage. “She expected...
Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells
Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells The eastern plains of Colorado feature a variety of historical sites and museums worth a day trip from the Denver metropolitan area. Two historical gems are found in the small town of Cheyenne Wells − the...
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. ...