Historic Littleton Inc.

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Mission Statement: Historic Littleton is dedicated to preserving the historical and architectural heritage of Littleton through advocacy and education.

Why save historic places? Because historic preservation is much more about the future than the past. To ignore or disregard our historic roots, or to casually raze structures and landmarks from our past, is to forever lose the remembrance of a proud and fascinating culture. Buildings of the past provide a sense of continuity into the future and the chance to pass the rich heritage of earlier times to those who will follow us.

09/30/2026

Don’t forget - this is a big week in the world of Littleton History!

Town Hall Arts Center Past and Future:
Learn about the original architect from his grandson, and about plans to renovate this iconic building into a modern cultural arts facility!
🗓️Sept 30 (tonight!)
⏰6pm
🎭Town Hall Arts Center

Last 2026 Walking Tour of Historic Main Street
During our free tours, HLI tour guides will regale guests with highlights of downtown history
🗓️Oct 2 (this Friday)
⏰6-7:15pm
🎨Meet at the Depot Art Gallery (2069 W Powers Ave)

09/19/2026

Don’t miss the final historic walking tour of 2026! During our free tours, HLI tour guides will regale guests with the architectural highlights of downtown Littleton, historical tidbits, and insights into what makes Littleton distinctive!

🗓️Date: Oct 2

⏰Time: Begin at 6:00pm

📍Location: Meet your guide at the Depot Art Gallery located at 2069 W Powers Ave.

🔚The end point is the historic J.D. Hill General store at the corner of Rapp and Alamo—lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes

Please email [email protected] with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you! 🎉

09/13/2026

Historic Littleton, Inc. invites you to the inaugural Sonya Ellingboe Lecture Series, featuring the grandson of the Town Hall Arts Center architect!

Learn about the architect J.J.B. Benedict, and plans to renovate this iconic building into a modern cultural arts facility while preserving its historic facade.

🗓️September 30
⏰6pm
🎭Town Hall Arts Center

The event is free to the public but space is limited. Refreshments will be provided!

06/04/2026

Tomorrow, June 5 is our next First Friday Littleton Downtown Historic District Walking Tour!

Our HLI tour guides will regale guests with architectural highlights, historical tidbits and insights into what makes Littleton distinctive. Please see details below:

🗓️Date: First Friday of every month May - Oct

⏰Time: Walk begins at 6:00pm

📍Location: Meet your guide at the Depot Art Gallery located at 2069 W Powers Ave, and the end point is the historic J.D. Hill General store at the corner of Rapp and Alamo—lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes

Please email [email protected] with any questions!

05/30/2026

📚✨ History Happy Hour: My Bemis Family ✨📚

Join us for a special History Happy Hour as we celebrate Father's Day week with a fascinating look into one of Littleton's most prominent families.

🎤 Presented live via Zoom by Maya Bemis DeBus, granddaughter of Edwin and Katherine Prescott Bemis and great-granddaughter of Fred and Lizbeth Bemis.

Maya will share personal stories, rare family photographs, and memories passed down through generations, offering a unique glimpse into the people behind the Bemis name and their impact on Littleton's history.

🗓 Tuesday, June 16
🍷 Happy Hour: 6:00 PM
💻 Live Zoom Presentation: 6:20 PM
📍 Vita Littleton, 2100 W. Littleton Blvd.

Maya has long been dedicated to preserving history through her work with museums and historical organizations, and her passion shines through in every presentation. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a longtime Littleton resident, or simply curious about local stories, you won't want to miss this engaging evening.

05/08/2026

All Aboard for 150 Years!

Join us as we celebrate the 150th birthday of the historic Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot on Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. This beloved landmark helped shape Littleton’s future after the railroad first arrived in 1871, connecting the community to new opportunities and growth.

Built in 1875 from Castle Rock rhyolite stone, the depot has stood the test of time for a century and a half — and now it’s time to celebrate its story with the community that keeps it alive.

📍 Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot (5790 S. Prince St)
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 2:00 p.m.

Bring your friends, family, and your love for Littleton history!

05/05/2026

Did you know Littleton is home to one of the most distinctive collections of mid-century modern architecture in Colorado? 🏛️

Clean lines. Flat rooflines. Big glass windows. The style that defined an era — and it's right in our backyard.

On May 9, Historic Littleton Inc invites you to see it up close on the Scavenger Hunt of the Mid-Mod Mile.

It's free, it's fun, and it might just change the way you look at our city!

🥳 Prizes, refreshments, and DJ DeShawn
🗓️May 9th, 2026
⏰ Check in between 10:00 and 12:00
📍Arapahoe County Plaza, 1690 West Littleton Boulevard (at Windermere).

This event is presented by Historic Littleton, Inc (www.hlinc.org) and Western Welcome Week (www.westernwelcomeweek.org)

🎉🎉Funded by a City of Littleton Arts & Culture Grant 🎉🎉

04/30/2026

Spring has sprung - meaning the First Friday Littleton Downtown Historic District Walking Tours will resume!

During our free tours, HLI tour guides will regale guests with architectural highlights, historical tidbits and insights into what makes Littleton distinctive!

🗓️Date: First Friday of every month May - Oct (we may cancel July/Aug if it is just too hot)
* May 1
* June 5
* July 3
* August 7
* August 13 Western Welcome Exclusive 🤠
* Sept 4
* Oct 2

⏰Time: Begin at 6:00pm

📍Location: Meet your guide at the Depot Art Gallery located at 2069 W Powers Ave.

🔚The end point is the historic J.D. Hill General store at the corner of Rapp and Alamo—lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes

Please email [email protected] with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you! 🎉

04/21/2026

You are cordially invited to a scavenger hunt!

Littleton Boulevard is a treasure of architecture ranging from late 1800s to present day.

Many of the buildings were designed by some of Colorado’s most notable 20th century modern architects. This area has become known as the “Mid Mod Mile”.

At the Scavenger Hunt learn more about what makes these buildings significant, fun and part of Littleton’s history!!

🥳 Prizes, refreshments, and DJ DeShawn

🗓️May 9th, 2026

⏰ Check in between 10:00 and 12:00

📍Arapahoe County Plaza, 1690 West Littleton Boulevard (at Windermere).

This event is presented by Historic Littleton, Inc (www.hlinc.org) and Western Welcome Week (www.westernwelcomeweek.org)

🎉🎉Funded by a City of Littleton Arts & Culture Grant 🎉🎉

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Littleton, CO
80120

Website

http://www.hlinc.org/

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