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February 2019

History of Lake George

February 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 Steve Plutt, a local historian who lives near Lake George, will be speaking at the February Pikes Peak Historical Society Chautauqua on the history of Lake George.  How did the railroad influence this town, where did the name come from, and how did it change from a supplier of produce and ice to become a fishing and camping mecca? Sunday February 17th  2PM  The Lake George Charter School  4 minutes from Florissant, on the south side of  Highway 24 just…

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March 2019

PPHS Annual Meeting

March 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 16, 2019, when we will have our Annual Meeting starting at noon at the Lake George Charter School, just east of Lake George on the south side of the highway. PPHS will provide the meat, just bring a side dish or dessert.  We will also bring you up to date on the general status of PPHS and our museum. We will vote on the suggested slate of officers and board members listed below but…

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April 2019

Cripple Creek Rock Collection

April 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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Join Steven Veatch for a discussion of Cripple Creek history, the contributions of the Penrose brothers, and a look at the most important rock collection in Colorado. This Chautauqua will start with the early days of Cripple Creek when it was a brawling mining camp. The discussion will include the work of two U.S.G.S. geologists who conducted the first geological investigations in the district. These two scientists created a collection of representative rocks that played a key role in the…

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May 2019

The Pony Express

May 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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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, stations, office headquarters, statues, memorabilia, museums, even Bibles, and of the 150th anniversary in Julesburg, Colorado and Sidney, Nebraska (2010). Also on display will be Ken’s personal collection including: books, movies, photos, sample Bibles, maps, posters, and more (items not for sale). A colorful, pictorial, summary booklet is available for…

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Memorial Day Ceremony

May 27, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 pm
Florissant Pioneer Cemetery, 634 County Road #421
Florissant, CO 80816 United States
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June 2019

Voices from the Past: Quilts and Soddies

June 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,  Scotti McCarthy

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July 2019

Castello Family History – Florissant Heritage Day

July 27, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Florissant, CO CO United States + Google Map

Bob Cox  (various locations throughout the day)  

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August 2019

“Poker Alice” Tubbs

August 18, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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Liz Duckworth

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September 2019

PPHS Annual Volunteer Brunch

September 14, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Florissant Public Library, 334 Circle Drive
Florissant, CO 80816 United States
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12:00 PM.

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October 2019

PPHS Annual Auction

October 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lake George Charter School, 38874 HWY 24
Lake George, CO United States
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2:00 PM, preview begins at noon

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