By 1863 the Kansas Pacific Railway was being built and the river boats were aiding the dreams of folks from the East to go West to find their fortune. A Continue Reading →

On October 19, as part of Pikes Peak Historical Societies Chautauqua programs, Stalnaker will share the heroics of William “Billy” Westall who saved 450 passengers of the train he was Continue Reading →

The Castello Families of Colorado:  PPHS Facebook Page #5 By 1839 the James and Catherine Hughes Castello family were creating a home in Florissant, Missouri. His father, Michael, had been Continue Reading →

Rockhounding is a popular activity widely enjoyed by both amateur and professional geologists. Colorado is an excellent location for rockhounding, offering a wide variety of geological features and mineral deposits. Continue Reading →