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Author Archives: PPHS

Don’t Forget – Mountain Men Chautauqua – April 15

Posted on April 13, 2018 by PPHS

Mountain Men were early explorers who traveled the American West in the years following the explorations of Lewis and Clark. These courageous men made a living off the lucrative fur Continue Reading →

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PPHS Annual Meeting

Posted on March 14, 2018 by PPHS

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 17, 2018 for our annual meeting starting at noon at the Florissant Library, located at 334 Circle Drive in Florissant near the Florissant Community Continue Reading →

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Chautauqua: Midland Tragedies February 18th

Posted on January 16, 2018 by PPHS

The Colorado Midland Railway was the first standard gauge line into the Colorado Rockies.  At its peak it was 261 miles long and had two branches.  The route began in Colorado City, Continue Reading →

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Chautauqua – Mining reclamation

Posted on October 17, 2017 by PPHS

Newmont Mining Corporation (Newmont) is a leading gold and copper producer. Founded in 1921, the Company has operations in five countries around the world. The Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Continue Reading →

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Remember… Auction Saturday Oct 21

Posted on October 16, 2017 by PPHS

The 2017 auction will be at the Lake George Charter School gym/auditorium.   We will have a potato bar snack lunch and drinks for sale by a group of school students Continue Reading →

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PPHS Auction Donations

Posted on September 18, 2017 by PPHS

AUCTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2017, 2 PM AT THE LAKE GEORGE CHARTER SCHOOL   The 2017 auction will be at the Lake George Charter School gym/auditorium.   We will have a Continue Reading →

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Pikes Peak Historical Society Auction

Posted on September 15, 2017 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Society Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Lake George Charter School gym/auditorium in Lake George, Colorado. This auction Continue Reading →

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PPHS Volunteer Luncheon Sep 16th

Posted on September 8, 2017 by PPHS

This is a reminder of the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon set for noon on Saturday September 16 at the Florissant Library.  The Board is hoping that everybody who helped as a Continue Reading →

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Florissant Heritage Day

Posted on June 20, 2017 by PPHS

The town of Florissant, in Teller County, has a rich and varied history – from the native Ute people who called the area home, to the early mountain men who Continue Reading →

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Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day

Posted on May 20, 2017 by PPHS

Veterans interred at the Florissant Cemetery will be honored with a ceremony on Memorial Day

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The Pikes Peak Historical Museum has no regular open hours in the Winter Season from November to March.

The museum opening will be delayed due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Opening will take place when public safety allows.

 

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