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Voices from the Past: Quilts and Soddies

Posted on May 14, 2019 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Society welcomes this “trunk show” from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden, Colorado for the June 23 Chautauqua. Presented by Scotti McCarthy, in costume, the Continue Reading →

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2019 Calendar of Events

Posted on May 2, 2019 by PPHS

Calendar of events for Pikes Peak Historical Society for the remainder of 2019. You can download a pdf version here Chautauqua #3: Ken Valles, The Pony Express Sunday, May 19, Continue Reading →

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The Pony Express

Posted on April 13, 2019 by PPHS

The fascinating story of the shortlived Pony Express will be told by presenter Ken Valles. Pictures and/or video clips will be shown of paintings, stamps, routes, stables, posters, historical markers, Continue Reading →

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The Continuing adventures of Kaelin, the PPHS Geocaching Travel Bug.

Posted on April 7, 2019 by PPHS

When we last left Kaelin, he was having adventures with geocacher, Hives who took him to several states after leaving Colorado before heading to Europe for more fun and had Continue Reading →

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Cripple Creek Rock Collection

Posted on March 17, 2019 by PPHS

A Cripple Creek Rock Collection: the Foundation of Fortunes Join Steven Veatch for a discussion of Cripple Creek history, the contributions of the Penrose brothers, and a look at the Continue Reading →

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History of Lake George

Posted on January 23, 2019 by PPHS

Lake George is now a sleepy hamlet known for world class fly fishing, camping and all around outdoor adventure. But it wasn’t always this way! Once it was a supplier Continue Reading →

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Christmas Holiday Party

Posted on December 15, 2018 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Board invites you to the annual Winter Saturday December 15 12:00 noon Florissant Library Lower Meeting Room Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to Continue Reading →

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Chautauqua: Birds of Florissant Area

Posted on October 17, 2018 by PPHS

Debbie Barnes-Shankster was first introduced to birds when she was around 1 year old when her mother took her to a local park which had a small bird aviary. She Continue Reading →

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Pikes Peak Historical Society Annual Auction

Posted on September 18, 2018 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Society Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Lake George Charter School gym/auditorium in Lake George, Colorado. This auction is Continue Reading →

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PPHS Volunteer Luncheon – Sept 15 2018

Posted on September 5, 2018 by PPHS

It’s that time of the year to say THANK YOU to all you Volunteers for the PPHS! Docents, Painters, Tree People, Cemetery Folks, Chautauqua Presentations, Board and Advisory Board Members Continue Reading →

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