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Monthly Archives: September 2025

Heroics of William “Billy” Westall – 19 Oct

Posted on September 12, 2025 by PPHS

On October 19, as part of Pikes Peak Historical Societies Chautauqua programs, Stalnaker will share the heroics of William “Billy” Westall who saved 450 passengers of the train he was Continue Reading →

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The Castello Families of Colorado #5

Posted on September 10, 2025 by PPHS

The Castello Families of Colorado:  PPHS Facebook Page #5 By 1839 the James and Catherine Hughes Castello family were creating a home in Florissant, Missouri. His father, Michael, had been Continue Reading →

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If you haven't renewed your membership, it's time to do so. Click on the GET INVOLVED link and follow the prompts.

Our museum is open weekends, 12 Noon to 4:00P.M. Starting Memorial Day weekend, we'll be add Fridays and Holidays through Labor Day weekend.

We will also gladly open by appointment, just call 719-748-8259 at least two days in advance.


PARTNERS

Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Colorado Department of Transportation
Gold Belt National Historic Byway
Catamount Institute
Florissant Fossil beds National Monument
THE Coalition
Teller County: Parks and Recreation
Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce
Habitat for Humanity Florissant Fire and Rescue
Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds
APEX of Woodland Park
Bureau of Land Management
Northern Ute Nation
Lake George Gem and Mineral Club
Pikes Peak History Coalition, Inc

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