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Rescheduled Christmas Potluck

Posted on January 8, 2017 by PPHS

The replacement for the annual Pikes Peak Historical Society Christmas potluck party is at 12 noon on Saturday January 21. The PPHS will provide the meat, plates and utensils.  We ask our guests to bring their Continue Reading →

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Christmas/Holiday Party Cancelled

Posted on December 17, 2016 by PPHS

The Christmas/Holiday Party has been cancelled as there is continuing light snow in the area along with the 3-5 inches received already.  Many roads will not be plowed until later Continue Reading →

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The Vendetta of Felipe Espinosa

Posted on July 20, 2016 by PPHS

As the Civil War raged and goldfields beckoned, a gunman stalked the mountains of central Colorado on a divine mission to kill American settlers. He would elude governors and armies, Continue Reading →

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Florissant Heritage Day – 30 July 2016

Posted on July 3, 2016 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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Geocaching 101 – 19 June 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by PPHS

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at Continue Reading →

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Felipe Espinosa Chautauqua changed to 7 Aug

Posted on April 14, 2016 by PPHS

The Chautauqua presentation April 17 by Mr. Jones about Felipe Espinosa has been postponed to 7 Aug due to anticipated unsafe conditions in our area. John Rakowski President Pikes Peak Historical Society Continue Reading →

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Don’t Forget – Annual Meeting March 19

Posted on March 14, 2016 by PPHS

Pikes Peak Historical Society Annual Meeting – March 19, 12 Noon, at the Florissant Library, 334 Circle Drive, next to the Florissant Community Park. A lunch of Barbecue, side dishes, Continue Reading →

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Annual Meeting

Posted on February 27, 2016 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place on March 19th, 12 noon, at the Florissant Library. All members are encouraged to attend this annual meeting! It is at this Continue Reading →

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Wildlife Management in the Pikes Peak Region

Posted on February 1, 2016 by PPHS

January 19, 2015, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado: Wildlife Management in the Pikes Peak Region Why are some of the Deer wearing collars? Are they trying to make a fashion statement? Continue Reading →

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Florissant Fossil Beds to host Tabeguache Ute Dancers

Posted on July 20, 2015 by PPHS

The Pikes Peak Historical Society and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be hosting a group of Tabeguache dancers for a performance of traditional Ute dances at the Florissant Fossil Continue Reading →

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Bureau of Land Management
Northern Ute Nation
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