Welcome to Old Colorado City Historical Society
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1 South 24th Street

Colorado Springs

Colorado 80904

(719)636-1225

 

 

The Old Colorado City Historical Society's History Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  1:00 to 4PM Sundays in July and August. Admission is free.

 

The History Center displays the stories of the life and personality of the many pioneers who     made early El Paso County, the original Colorado City, and the Westside their home, their workplace and their community.

 

The History Center not only provides a physical place to view many artifacts, photographs and displays, it contains an historical book and gift store. It also provides a place to attend programs, start tours, conduct research, and meet other history buffs. It is staffed 100% by  volunteers. 

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Illustrated Sesquicentennial History

Illustrated Sesquicentennial History of Colorado City.  Click HERE to view.
 
Sesquicentennial Celebration

 

150th Year Anniversary of the Founding of Colorado City 1859 - 2009

 

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR YOUR SOCIETY'S PLANS FOR A YEAR LONG CELEBRATION

 

 

 


Summer Events Call History Center 636-1225  for further information.

 

JULY

Tuesday Nights in July Annual series of historical programs and events.

July 7, 6-30 til 8-30 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Pie Social on History Center patio. Small charge. Bring your family and neighbors.

July 14, 7 p.m. “Battle at the Pass” illustrated program and book signing by Dr. Ben Benoit. Free

July 21, 7 p.m. “Soiled Doves of the West” illustrated program by Phil McDonald. Free

July 28, 7 p.m. "White Acres - past, present, and future." illustrated program by Don Ellis, Marilyn Caduff and Bill Koerner. Free

Saturday, July 18 Members only tour. Marigreen Pines. Reservations. $12.



AUGUST


Friday, August 7th Jack Ekstrom Art Show and Sales - Part of Old Colo City Art Walk - 5 to 8PM inside History Center. Wine and Cheese. Free


Saturday, August 8 Founder’s Day Celebration in Bancroft Park. Dedication of Sesquicentennial Monument. Band Concert with the first playing of the 'Midland Band March' in over 100 years. Gunfighters and Colorado City Civil War reenactors.  Free 8AM to 3PM (Go to the Calendar on this page and click on August 8th. Full information)


Wednesday, August 12 Time Capsule Ceremony & Reception

at History Center. 5PM free


Sunday, August 23 Annual Cemetery Crawl at Fairview Cemetery Fundraiser 10AM to 2PM. $8.00 Adults at gate, $6.00 in Advance. 12 or under $3.00


You can buy discount price advanced tickets here online. Just go to BookGiftTicket icon on main menu


Friday, August 28 Members only tour. Air Force Academy: Pioneers & Traditions. Free but Reservations required.

 

Become a Society Member! Sign up here. Many advantages in membership - 10 Historical Newsletters a Year. Special events and Tours.