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Ghost Towns of Douglas County

Douglas County Library 100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado

Join us on Thurs. March 9, 2023 as retired local history teacher, John Berry presents the 2nd part of his “Ghost Towns of Douglas County” talk.  He will highlight more towns that used to be in Douglas County and now are gone.  You will be surprised to find out that there used to be a town…

6th Annual  Victoria’s Tea Fundraiser

Event Tickets | Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum 6th Annual Victoria’s Tea May 13, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Kirk Hall at the Event’s Center 500 Fairgrounds Dr. Castle Rock, CO  80104 It’s Tea time!!!  The Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum is hosting its 6th Annual Victoria's Tea Fundraiser featuring “The Legendary Ladies”.  Come…

Walking Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery

Downtown Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO

A leisurely walk through historic grave sites in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Cedar Hill was founded in 1875 and is the only cemetery in Castle Rock.

Ghostly Stories & Tragic Tales of Castle Rock

Downtown Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO

The nighttime tours will be at 7:00pm on Oct. 4th & 5th, 11th & 18th, 19th & 25th.  There will also be daytime tours on Oct. 14th & 28th at 1:00pm. Walking tour of Downtown Castle Rock featuring tales of ghostly and tragic events in Castle Rock’s history.

Monthly Presentation for Breeds, Brands and Ranchers

Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO, United States

Breeds, Brands and Ranchers of Early Douglas County is a fascinating, educational presentation that addresses the demanding question posed by Clara Peller in the Wendy’s 1984 television commercial, “Where’s the beef?”  This bit of time travel delves into Douglas County’s early beef cattle industry, exploring the early entry of beef cattle into the County…from were…

Louis “Diamond Jack” Alterie

Douglas County Libraries - Castle Rock 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO

The Diamond Jack Presentation has been rescheduled for Wed. April 3rd