Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Tour and Presentation
On Monday, April 8 ten members of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society had a "behind the scenes" tour of the Wings Over the Rockies Museum, as well as a presentation on the History of Lowry. Capping the fun day was a rare SOLAR ECLIPSE! View the Photo Gallery for...
Samuel Allen Long–Pioneer who Started the Mansion
The March 19, 2024 Program at the Highlands Ranch Mansion covered the story of Samuel Allen Long and his legacy and Colorado charm. The program announcement stated:"Step back in time and uncover the captivating story of Samuel Allen Long, the pioneering homesteader...
Stepping Back in Time: Touring the Backcountry Conservation Area
An exceptional natural resource, the Backcountry Wilderness Area of Highlands Ranch is a special place for community residents. Its 8200 acres of conservation space, 26 miles of trails, summer camps, school programs, nature programs, an archery range, events and...
High Line Canal Then and Now- From irrigation ditch to recreational gem
In 1859, a gold rush prompted the settling of the Cherry Creek and South Platte River regions. A private company launched a commercial venture in 1881 to bring water to settlers near their confluence. Dug by hand, the 71-mile High Line Canal was completed in 1883....
Rockin’ the Ranch–The Geology of the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Rockin’ the Ranch: The Geology of Highlands Ranch Mansion Take a stroll around the Highlands Ranch Mansion in the daylight and it’s easy to see that the mansion’s exterior is primary made of stone. It’s also easy to see that there are many different types of stone...
Golda Meir- Her Denver Connection
“It was in Denver that my real education began.” She only spent a little more than a year in Denver, sharing a small duplex with her sister and her sister's family. Born in Kiev Russia in 1898, and what is now Kiev Ukraine, her family fled to the United States to...
Miss Wolcott’s School for Girls; Educating Denver’s Fashionable Young Ladies
Photo above: Advertisement in many newspapers all over state. The Brandon Bell August 28, 1914 Webster dictionary defines finishing as “something that competes or ends". Miss Wolcott ‘s School was referred to as a Finishing School for young ladies of Denver's society....
Ancient Games at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
One of the oldest games in the world, an early form of bowling was discovered in an ancient tomb in Egypt. The more modern game began in Germany around 400 AD. What’s the connection between this ancient game and the Highlands Ranch Mansion? For the elite of the Gilded...
TORNADO in Highlands Ranch!!
June 22, 2023--a tornado touched down in Highlands Ranch at 3;23 pm, causing a wide area of destruction! Larry Cooper, Highlands Ranch resident compiled some initial preliminary reports and stats on the very rare tornado, which showed that: Rating: EF-1 Peak...
Celebrate! A Brief History of Fireworks
On the crisp, cold night of December 16th, 2023 the skies over Highlands Ranch lit up with fireworks. The display – rescheduled from July 4th - featured both traditional (chrysanthemum and Roman candle) and modern effects, such as smiley faces and hearts. Beautiful...