Events
In 2026, the United States will commemorate it's 250th birthday and Colorado it's 150th year of statehood and Douglas County will be joining History Colorado in celebrating these dual anniversaries. The county and, more specifically, the Roxborough Area Historical Society will also be marking this milestone with our own historical programs starting in November 2025. Look for the Am250CO150 logo across the county for these programs and events. Check out the website at www.Am250CO150.org for more information about all of the events taking place across our state.
April Event
Join the Roxborough Park Foundation - Art Committee and the Roxborough Area Historical Society (RAHS) for a docent-led, private tour of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Have you ever wondered how the world of art blends with the narratives of history? Now you can find out! The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers Behind-the-Scenes tours where you'll discover the people and processes that bring the city's performing arts house to life. As the nation's largest venue under one roof. DCPA features 10+ venues, 10,000 seats, and is a top-three U.S. complex in size and patronage alongside the Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. You'll see production shops, an insider's look at set model miniatures, costumes-in-progress, up-close set pieces, and props galore. The DCPS's five decades of artistry help paint a fuller picture of Denver. This tour dives deep into the intersection of art and history.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby
1050 13th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby
1050 13th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
~ Only $12 per person for a two-hour tour
~ Tour covers 4 blocks through multiple theatres - walking is required
~ With advance notice, mobility devices may be used
~ Meet at 9:34 AM at the Box Office in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby
~ RSVP at [email protected] - name, address, number attending, and if a mobility device is used
~ Your reservation will be confirmed when payment is received
~ Tour tickets are non-refundable
~ Tour reservation and payment must be received by March 19, 2026
~ Space is limited...so don't delay
~ Make your check payable to Roxborough Park Foundation TAC
~ Mail your check to 6237 Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, CO 80125 or drop off at the Roxborough Park Foundation office at the same address
~ Tour covers 4 blocks through multiple theatres - walking is required
~ With advance notice, mobility devices may be used
~ Meet at 9:34 AM at the Box Office in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby
~ RSVP at [email protected] - name, address, number attending, and if a mobility device is used
~ Your reservation will be confirmed when payment is received
~ Tour tickets are non-refundable
~ Tour reservation and payment must be received by March 19, 2026
~ Space is limited...so don't delay
~ Make your check payable to Roxborough Park Foundation TAC
~ Mail your check to 6237 Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, CO 80125 or drop off at the Roxborough Park Foundation office at the same address
Interested in becoming a member of the Art Committee contact: [email protected]
Interested in becoming a member of RAHS click the Membership tab above
Interested in Douglas County America 250 - Colorado 150 Events contact: Am250CO150.org
Interested in becoming a member of RAHS click the Membership tab above
Interested in Douglas County America 250 - Colorado 150 Events contact: Am250CO150.org
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November Event
"Travel Back In Time on the Silica Branch of the Colorado & Southern Railway" |
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On Saturday, November 22, 2025, 32 community and RAHS members "Traveled back in time on the Silica Branch of the Colorado and Southern Railway".
The combination driving and walking tour started at the site of the town of Silica and the Silica brick kiln, then stopped to view the location of the Frauenhoff and the Bolton Quarry spurs, walked on the Highline Canal to view the Vincent spur, and finally walked a short distance up Waterton Canyon to view the Waterton Depot
ruins and other structures.
They heard stories and looked at historical pictures while learning
of the construction of the line and the people and places along its route.
Town of Silica Site and the Silica Kiln Frauenhoff and Bolton Quarry Spurs Vincent Spur on the Highline Canal
Interested in becoming a member
visit: www.Roxhistory.org
visit: www.Roxhistory.org
Upcoming Events
January 22, 2026 - Annual Meeting - History of Kassler and Waterton Canyon. Presenters: Holly Geist, historian for Denver Water and Bob Swan, resident at Kassler Water Plant.
Please email suggestions for events you would like RAHS to sponsor to: [email protected]
January 22, 2026 - Annual Meeting - History of Kassler and Waterton Canyon. Presenters: Holly Geist, historian for Denver Water and Bob Swan, resident at Kassler Water Plant.
Please email suggestions for events you would like RAHS to sponsor to: [email protected]