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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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Kaelin’s Travel Update

Posted on August 24, 2018 by PPHS

On Monday, April 16, 2018 a geocache trackable travel bug we named Kaelin was released as part of the PPHS geocaching experience. His mission was to visit places rich in Continue Reading →

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Culturally Modified Trees of the Pikes Peak Region

Posted on August 17, 2018 by PPHS

Pikes Peak Historical Society has been documenting human-modified trees for almost 20 years.  These remarkable living artifacts, displaying a variety of unusual shapes, are truly works of art, sculpted by Continue Reading →

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Chatauqua – Theodore Roosevelt

Posted on July 17, 2018 by PPHS

The character of Theodore Roosevelt, as played by Don Moon, was developed as part of an advertising plan by one of Colorado most historic hotels. Don’s portrayal of Roosevelt took Continue Reading →

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Florissant Heritage Days

Posted on June 26, 2018 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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Amazing Culturally Modified Trees of Pikes Peak Region

Posted on June 26, 2018 by PPHS

Pikes Peak Historical Society has been documenting human-modified trees for almost 20 years. These remarkable living artifacts, displaying a variety of unusual shapes, are truly works of art, sculpted by Continue Reading →

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Kaelin the PPHS Hitchhiker

Posted on May 31, 2018 by PPHS

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

. 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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MUSEUM HOURS

MUSEUM HOURS:

The Pikes Peak Historical Museum has no regular open hours in the Winter Season from October 3 until we begin Sat/Sun open hours in April 2023.

 

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 two days in advance.



 

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