2011 Douglas County Fair Survey Results

Weigh in! Send us your answers to the survey questions.
1. What do you want from the Society?
2. What do you think Castle Rock needs?
3. What organizations should we partner with?
4. What are some of your favorite old buildings in Castle Rock?

Send us your thoughts.

1. What do you want from the Society?
  • Local history
  • Save the old buildings. I am glad the Depot was saved
  • Stories
  • Street naming
  • Local geology markers
  • Reach out to all types of historical aspects
  • Those who live in Castle Rock but do something in another county
  • Preserving local history
  • Possible presentation at Douglas County Board of Education
  • More RR history in museum
  • Walking tours
  • As a Sedalia museum member, I would like to see an exchange of exhibits between the museums
  • You are doing a great job
  • Interior tours of the local historical buildings
  • Bicycle tours of historical spots
  • Cultural preservation, pioneer and early settlement materials
  • More historical awareness - Facebook, etc.
  • History of late 1800s
  • Fun things for kids

2. What do you think Castle Rock needs?
  • Some info on the railroad history
  • Smarter politicians
  • A comprehensive development plan that only changes by public vote
  • Production of residents conveying historical background through video or audio
  • Younger members - as all museums do
  • More local tours
  • Cemetery tour at Castle Rock Cemetery
  • More preservation/restoration of historic landmarks
  • More historical photos

    3. What organizations should we partner with?
  • All Historical Societies in the area
  • Open space
  • Railroad commission
  • www.packburroracing.com
  • Schools
  • Business
  • City & County government
  • Boy and Girl Scouts
  • 4H
  • Castle Rock Bike Club
  • Colorado Public Radio
  • Parker Society
  • Preservation Colorado
  • Historic Denver
  • SCFD

    4. What are some of your favorite old buildings in Castle Rock?
  • Depot Museum
  • Cantril School
  • Old buildings with Rhyolite stone
  • Masonic lodge
  • Old stone church
  • Actually I like all the old buildings. I would love to be able to go in them on a tour
  • County building (on the square)
  • Wilcox Building
  • Courthouse