Are YOU Smarter than a Second Grader??

Are YOU Smarter than a Second Grader??

by | Dec 18, 2023 | Tidbits

Recently second grade students attending Highlands Ranch elementary schools began learning Highlands Ranch history, with assistance from the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. Beginning 68 million years ago with dinosaur neighbors, children have an opportunity to...
Author Forum November 20, 2023

Author Forum November 20, 2023

by | Nov 24, 2023 | Tidbits

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!

Paul McKeag, HRHS VP, Retires!

by | Nov 24, 2023 | Tidbits, Tribute

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,...
Program Tidbit: UFOs and the Navajo Rangers

Program Tidbit: UFOs and the Navajo Rangers

by | Oct 25, 2023 | Tidbits

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

Carnation City

by | Oct 18, 2023 | Tidbits

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...
Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells

Road Trip: The Small and Mighty Museums of Cheyenne Wells

by | Oct 11, 2023 | Tidbits

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...
A Visit to Memory Lane

A Visit to Memory Lane

by | Sep 8, 2023 | Local History, Photo Gallery, Tidbits, Tour

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...