by Admin 2 | Apr 27, 2024 | Oral History, Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Apr 26, 2024 | Tidbits
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....
by Admin 2 | Apr 26, 2024 | Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Apr 26, 2024 | Tidbits
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,...
by Admin 2 | Apr 9, 2024 | Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Mar 22, 2024 | Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Mar 16, 2024 | Event, Tour
2024 Thursdays —May 9, June 13, August 8, September 12, October 10 @ 10:45 am – 2:30 pm Cost: $55 HRHS members $65 Non- HRHS members Small group tour to 20 sites in Denver, followed by lunch at Gaetano’s. Meet at Gaetano’s Restaurant where our...
by Admin 2 | Mar 13, 2024 | Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Mar 12, 2024 | Tidbits
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....
by Marian Robinson | Mar 7, 2024 | Local History, Tidbits
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...
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