Castle Rock Museum News

Featured Exhibit: When Castle Rock was a Rain Forest

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:27:27 GMT

This summer we’re proud to display locally-discovered fossils in our exhibit, “When Castle Rock was a Rain Forest.” The fossils, on loan from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, were discovered during the widening of Interstate 25, and are sixty-four million years old. Our exhibit was featured in the Douglas County News-Press and is on display through October.

May 15: Historical Trolley Tour

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:58:29 GMT

May 15: Historical Trolley Tour

Posted by Dan DeLeo on April 21, 2010

Traditionally, for the past two summer/fall seasons, the Castle Rock Historical Society has offered historic walking tours. This year, in commemoration of Historic Preservation Month, a kick-off tour with the Town Trolley is planned on May 15th. This unique tour will offer the chance to see historic sites not available on the traditional walking tours. The duration of the tour will be approximately one hour with three separate tours beginning at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Each tour will begin and end at the Castle Rock Museum.

The tour will visit the Sante Fe Train Depot, Madge Quarry, the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, New Memphis Colony, Scott Ranch and more. The fascinating histories of these sites will be narrated by three of our most illustrious and long-time Town historians.

So save the date: Saturday, May 15th at the Castle Rock History Museum, 420 Elbert Street, beginning at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and at 1:30 pm… don’t be late as the Trolley will leave promptly and reservations are recommended. Come with us on this absorbing time travel journey and learn just how special this Town of ours really is. This, and all our tours are free and all are welcome.

As there are only 27 spaces allowed for each tour, again, reservations are encouraged. For reservations and more information, you contact the Castle Rock History Museum by phone at 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@comcast.net.

Also, don’t forget the Walking Tours occurring every 3rd Saturday of month beginning in June, the 19th and every month thereafter through September. The 45 minute walking tours begin hourly at 10 am, 11am and 12pm; each beginning and ending at the Courtyard on Perry Street, next to Siena Restaurant. Reservations are not required for these lively and entertaining tours, they are free and all are welcome! Bring your walking shoes!

Evolution of the Colorado Front Range: A View from the Denver Basin

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:09:49 GMT

Evolution of the Colorado Front Range: A View from the Denver Basin

Posted by Dan DeLeo on April 21, 2010

Dr. Ian Miller, the Department Chair of Earth Science at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science will present “Evolution of the Colorado Front Range: A View from the Denver Basin” on May 20th at the Douglas County Event Center Conference Room at 500 Fairgrounds Drive.

Dr. Miller is a paleobotonist at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and a champion of bringing science to the public. He will discuss the makeup of the Denver Basin Area and what was learned from the two discoveries made in the last decade in the Castle Rock area. The evening starts with refreshments and social at 6:30pm and the program at 7pm. The program is free and open to the public.

Dr. Miller's talk kicks off the new exhibit at the Castle Rock Museum, “When Castle Rock was a Rainforest”. The museum will host artifacts from the digs, on loan from the Denver Museum, through October. For more information contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or crmuseum@comcast.net.