Highlands Ranch Historical Society

09/03/2026

UPCOMING TOUR

Wednesday, October 21

Tour of Cherokee Castle

Tour: Cherokee Castle | Highlands Ranch Historical Society

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09/03/2026

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Email from Highlands Ranch Historical Society The amazing accomplishments of Rufus "Potato" Clark September Program Cherry Creek: Castlewood Canyon, Canals, and Clark Colony Cherries Rufus "Potato" Cl

06/26/2026

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05/08/2026

Photo Gallery of the April 2026 Program--Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thank you Shirley Cavanaugh for coordinating this program! Shirley and the Program Sponsors were terrific, with many gift baskets given away during the drawing. Presenter Taiko Toni and her thunderous Taiko Drums kept everyone on alert, followed by Presenter Gil Asakawa on the history of Japanese Americans in Colorado.
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04/19/2026

You are invited to the April 20 program of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society 7 pm start at Southridge Recreation Center,
https://thehrhs.org/event/april-celebrating-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/

01/15/2026

You are Invited! Highlands Ranch Historical Society Program—Mission Viejo, Shared History.
Monday, January 19
7:00 pm -8:30 pm at HR Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road.

Program details the shared history of Highlands Ranch modern day builder--Mission Viejo (MV) , from beginnings in MV California, to MV Aurora, and MV Highlands Ranch

Presenter Todd McMahon. The fascinating history and development of Mission Viejo, California, and its expansion to Aurora and then Highlands Ranch, Colorado, will be presented by Todd McMahon, former president of the Aurora Mission Viejo HOA community. Todd will highlight the company’s and communities’ unique characteristics.

Todd will also share some of his work for Douglas County and will bring artifacts from the Highlands Ranch area for attendees to view before and after the presentation.

Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Come early and enjoy the complimentary refreshments, activities, guests and program sponsors. $5 donation requested. Location: HR Southridge Recreation Center, Auditorium. More info at https://theHRHS.org