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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
. 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →