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.
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January Annual Meeting "Join the Roxborough Area Historical Society for a very special Annual Meeting" |
After a brief Annual Report from the RAHS Board, Ms. Holly Geist, historian for Denver Water, will take
us on a pictorial tour of the facilities in and around the base of Platte Canyon, the historic name for Waterton Canyon. Learn about the extensive history Denver Water has with the South Platte River and what was going on up the canyon before the construction of the Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir. In Addition, Mr. Bob Swan will be another special guest and will relive his life growing up at Kassler (originally named Platte Canyon Filtration Plant).
us on a pictorial tour of the facilities in and around the base of Platte Canyon, the historic name for Waterton Canyon. Learn about the extensive history Denver Water has with the South Platte River and what was going on up the canyon before the construction of the Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir. In Addition, Mr. Bob Swan will be another special guest and will relive his life growing up at Kassler (originally named Platte Canyon Filtration Plant).
Thursday, January 22, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM
Roxborough Park Foundation - Community Center
6237 Roxborough Drive
Roxborough, CO 80125
Roxborough Park Foundation - Community Center
6237 Roxborough Drive
Roxborough, CO 80125
For more information about this FREE event and to RSVP visit our website or email:
[email protected]
 Douglas County America 250 - Colorado 150 Events
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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]