Preserving the History of Castle Rock Colorado

CRHS Historical Presentation Series

Life and Times of Oakes
Larry Schlupp impersonates “Chess” Oakes in the Life & Times of Oakes.” An early and influential pioneer of Douglas County, Oakes was a surveyor, entrepreneur, developer, lumber man, vigilante, legislature, Indian agent, family man and father of Huntsville and one of the thirteen original founding fathers of Denver.

Join us on June 13, 7:00-8:00 pm at P.S. Miller Library. Refreshments at 6:30 by The Cakery

Upcoming presentations
  • June 13 - Larry Schlupp. Larry Schlupp impersonates “Chess” Oakes in the Life & Times of Oakes.” Reception at 6:30, presentation at 7:00. Philip S. Miller Library on Wilcox St.
  • June 22 - Walking and biking tours. Park at the Museum and walk over to The Courtyard at Siena at 3rd and Perry streets. The tours start at 10:30 am, last around 45 minutes, and end up at the Museum. Family friendly and free.
  • July 11 - Jim Sawatzki. Filmmaker Jim Sawatzki will present on July 11 a fascinating artists of the region. Artists of Pikes Peak. Jim is a Telly Award winning and Emmy Nominated producer and director who has been documenting Front Range Colorado history since 1992.
  • July 27 - Walking and biking tours, 10:30 am
  • August 17 - Summer Party at the Museum
  • August 24 - Walking and biking tours, 10:30 am


Join us second Thursdays, 6:30 pm at P.S. Miller Library for refreshments. The presentation starts at 7:00. The Presentation Series is free and open to all! Thank you to The Cakery, event sponsor, who provides glorious goodies.

Then and Now - Holding History in Your Hand

CRHS has installed the historical markers. Heavy, cast aluminum markers are placed on historical buildings and embedded with a QR code to display a web page telling the building's story.Here is a link to the walking tour brochure. Here are links to Castle Rock News-Press Stories May 2012 and, January 2013.

Membership Meetings

Membership meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month at P.S. Miller Library. Join us each month for a facinating topic.
Mission:To operate the Castle Rock Museum, celebrate, educate, and bring together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock Colorado area.

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