History in our own backyard
September Event
Join RAHS, Denver Audubon, and High Line Canal Conservancy at Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery for our Annual High Line Canal History Walk & Talk.
Date/Time:
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Presentation at 10:00 AM followed by a Bird Walk along the High Line Canal Trail, led by a Denver Audubon Master Birder.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and meet at the orange shade structure at Seven Stones.
Address:
9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton, CO 80125
Please RSVP by September 20th To: [email protected].
Interested in becoming a member visit: www.roxhistory.org
Roxborough State Park Homestead Hikes
In cooperation with Roxborough State Park, the Roxborough Area Historical Society would like to inform you of an opportunity to see the beauty of the Roxborough area and learn more about those who settled here as homesteaders. Hear the stories of the early settlers (Benn, Todd, Persse, Waterhouse, Harsell) and those who came just after them (Mountain Jeannie) and take in the autumn splendor on two invigorating hikes.
Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley
October 26, 2024 8:00 - 10:00 am
For more information and to register: Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley Trail
Homestead Hike of the South Trails
October 27, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm
For more information and to register: Homestead Hike of the South Trail
Each hike is limited to 15 participants - Registration is required.
Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve Tours 2024
SIGN UP
Registration for the 2024 tours is now open.
Please register for a date and time that will work best for you.
To register - simply click on one of the Sign Up buttons.
A Welcome Packet will be sent out one week prior to your scheduled tour date.
The Welcome Packet will contain directions to the site and other "need to know" information.
Below are the dates and times for our Free Public Tours:
- May 18th at 9:00am
- June 1st at 9:00am
- July 6th at 9:00am
- August 3rd at 9:00am
- September 7th at 9:00am
- October 5th at 9:00am
SIGN UP - by signing up it will ensure you a spot on the tour.
For any tour inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at:
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
Highline Canal Conservancy Historical Walk - September 26, 2024
Mountain Jeannie Home & Other Homesteads History - October
International Archeology Day at Red Rocks - October 19, 2024
History of Slocum Cabin - November 14, 2024
Amache Japanese Internment Camp History - January 23, 2025 at Annual Meeting
Please email suggestions for events you would like RAHS to sponsor to [email protected]
Highline Canal Conservancy Historical Walk - September 26, 2024
Mountain Jeannie Home & Other Homesteads History - October
International Archeology Day at Red Rocks - October 19, 2024
History of Slocum Cabin - November 14, 2024
Amache Japanese Internment Camp History - January 23, 2025 at Annual Meeting
Please email suggestions for events you would like RAHS to sponsor to [email protected]
Recent Events
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - History of Chatfield State Park
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Staunton Cabin Tour
Thursday, January 25 , 2024- Annual Meeting
* Members Only Event
Membership reminder:
Become a member of RAHS and you'll assist in bringing information about history in our own backyard to others. Please consider renewing your membership if you are already a member! Annual memberships begin on January 1 of each year and remain active until the following December 31. Individual annual memberships are $25, family annual memberships are $30, lifetime memberships are $200 (includes immediate family) and business/corporate annual memberships are $100.
Roxborough Historama Map |
In January 2021, a historama map created by Gladine Fritz Imes of the Roxborough Park area was installed at the Roxborough Park Community Center.
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A Special Thank You
At the 2021 Annual Meeting the Roxborough Area Historical Society honored Chad Bergman with a lifetime membership in honor of his efforts on our behalf.
Douglas County Colorado ... Prehistory to 2020
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Images of America: Roxborough
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