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Kaelin the PPHS Hitchhiker

Posted on May 31, 2018 by PPHS
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Kaelin is a hitchhiker attached to the PPHS Travel Bug that was released in April 2018. What is a Travel Bug?    A geocaching travel bug has a unique tracking Continue Reading →

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Guffy: From Mineral Strike to Meteor Strike

Posted on May 27, 2018 by PPHS
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. Come and discover the geological, historical, and cultural wonders of Guffey, as local resident, Steven Veatch presents at the Pikes Peak Historical Society June Chautauqua. Guffey is a quiet Continue Reading →

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Chautauqua – Traveling Medicine Shows

Posted on April 17, 2018 by PPHS
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The days of the old time traveling medicine shows seem a distant memory. Join us at the Pikes Peak Historical Society May Chautauqua for a glimpse into some of the Continue Reading →

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Don’t Forget – Mountain Men Chautauqua – April 15

Posted on April 13, 2018 by PPHS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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MUSEUM HOURS:

The Pikes Peak Historical Museum has no regular open hours in the Winter Season from November to March. We will begin regular hours in late March 2019.

We will gladly open upon request for school groups, social groups or for you and your family and friends. Just call 719-748-3861 to schedule a day and time at least 24 hours in advance.

Our Museum admission is free.

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