Highlands Ranch History in a Cabinet
Tucked away in a quiet sunlit upstairs bedroom in the Highlands Ranch Mansion is a cabinet, a very beautiful vintage cabinet containing the history of Highlands Ranch depicted thru objects and information. The Mansion is the perfect venue to bring together the...
Road Trip: Savoring the History of the Colorado State Fair
Fair events and activities change daily - grab a guide at the entrance so you know what’s happening! Did you know that the Colorado State Fair is older than the state? The first fair was held in 1872 in Pueblo and continues the fine traditions of prize agriculture,...
2025.08 Program: Keeping Informed on Colorado’s Water Crisis plus Much More
The August 18, 2025 program was timely, interesting, and met with enthusiasm by the attendees. S.J. Light, Highlands Ranch Water Board Member, enlightened us on our water in Highlands Ranch and Colorado. In addition, Sam Calkins, HR Water General Manager was on...
2025.03 Program–Backcountry Wilderness of HR
In this presentation we delved into how the Backcountry was established, its significance within the region, and the factors that shaped its identity. Over the past 15 years, HRCA ownership has driven key changes and improvements, fostering a multitude of recreational...
2025.07 Program Photos & Highlights: UFOs Fact & Fiction with Dr. Peter Van Arsdale
July 21, 2025--a day to remember when UFOs visited Southridge! The July program of the HR Historical Society was very well attended by an enthusiastic group of UFO fans and friends and the just plain curious! Speaker Dr. Peter Van Arsdale kept the audience engaged...
HR Senior Center Award 2025
Photo courtesy of HRMD. Forrest Dykstra and Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Chair Renee Anderson. Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Chair Renee Anderson recently accepted a ColoradoBiz Top Project award recognizing the Highlands Ranch Senior Center as one of...
July 2025 Senior Resource Fair at HR Senior Center
Highlands Ranch Historical Society had the privilege of participating in the HR Senior Center sponsored Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Close to 100 people stopped at our table, chatted and / or left with Historical Society Information. HRHS Secretary...
Older Adult Health Resource Expo
The HR Historical Society will have a table Display at the upcoming Older Adult Health Resource Expo. Please stop by and say hello! Thursday, July 17 1-4 pm Highlands Ranch Senior Center 200 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway Picture from earlier Resource Fair. Thanks...
Dynamite Factory Dangers at Louviers
Featured Photo above courtesy of Fred Cox, 2021 By Joyce Rovetta When you operate a dynamite factory, the unintended blast of your product is always of concern. So, the Du Pont Company had quite a few rules at the Louviers factory to prevent any such accident when...
In the Steps of Giants: Exploring Picket Wire Canyonlands’ Dinosaur Tracksite
Picket Wire Canyonlands in the Comanche National Grasslands. Home to the largest tracksite from dinosaurs in North America! The canyon descent provides stunning views of the Purgatoire River and the surrounding mesas. Visitors pass some colorful rock formations along...