Oral History: Bill and Sandy Loeffler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CjgLNvKCGo Golf is and has been big business in Highlands Ranch ever since the opening of the Links, the first golf course, in 1987. Commissioned and built by Mission Viejo, it has served the community for many years, and is still...
Flying W Dinner and Show Tour
Highlands Ranch Historical Society members enjoyed an entertaining tour to the Flying W Ranch, where dinner, show, and many activities were the highlights of a fun evening! We enjoyed a stress-free ride on a large bus coach to Colorado Springs, and arrived refreshed...
Strolling Through the Past: Historic Parker Walking Tour
Ruth Memorial Chapel Discover how Parker went from a tiny stagecoach stop to a thriving frontier town in the heart of Colorado ranch land. The Parker Area Historical Society launched its interactive audio tour in summer 2023. You can experience it in one of three...
Community Program: The Colorful History of the Fly’n B
Residents of Wind Crest had a glimpse into the past recently, at a program focused on the History of the Fly'n B. The Fly'n B Park just east of Wind Crest has a varied and very colorful history indeed! What started out as a simple farm and home for Master Landscaper...
Oral History- John Kilrow
JOHN KILROW, MISSION VIEJO AND SHEA PROPERTIES EXECUTIVE ORAL HISTORY MARCH 2024 John Kilrow has spent 41 years working with Mission Viejo and Shea Properties in and around Highlands Ranch. Hear his stories of the care that went into the planning and development of...
Black Locust Tree–Samuel Allen Long’s Tree of Choice!
Highlands Ranch is a Tree City USA Highlands Ranch has an expanding suburban forest with more than 14,500 trees living in our parks and along our roadways. We are proud to have been named a Tree City USA for 35 consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation....
High Line Canal–Call for Oral Histories
The High Line Canal will be conducting Oral Histories of folks who lived on or near the canal, or who otherwise had memories and experiences about the Canal. The High Line is an important recreational resource for our community now, and in days gone by served as a...
Wranglers are the BEST Volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month. Sandy Chamberlin, HRHS Volunteer Director, introduced the many Wranglers who attended the April 2024 program. The Wranglers help in so many ways every month, from distributing name badges, handing out programs and drawing tickets,...
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...