May 10th - Mother's Day Craft Market

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Visit
    • About the Society
    • West Word Newsletter
    • Bookstore
  • Events
    • Events
    • Markets
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteering
    • Archive Donations
  • History
    • Old Colorado City
    • Research Resources
  • More
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Visit
      • About the Society
      • West Word Newsletter
      • Bookstore
    • Events
      • Events
      • Markets
    • Get Involved
      • Donate
      • Become a Member
      • Volunteering
      • Archive Donations
    • History
      • Old Colorado City
      • Research Resources
  • Sign In
  • My Account

  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com

  • My Account

  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Visit
    • About the Society
    • West Word Newsletter
    • Bookstore
  • Events
    • Events
    • Markets
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteering
    • Archive Donations
  • History
    • Old Colorado City
    • Research Resources

Account

  • My Account

  • Sign out

  • Sign In
  • My Account

About Us

THE OLD COLORADO CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1976 a group of citizens who recognized the historical significance and unique culture of Old Colorado City founded the Old Colorado City Historical Society. The Society seeks to maintain the memory of (1) early El Paso County - which included Teller County until 1901, (2) the original Colorado City  which existed from 1859 until 1917 - essentially between today's West 20th and 32d streets Colorado Avenue and south of Fountain Creek, including the Midland Area, and (3) the entire Colorado Springs Westside since annexation in 1917. The entirely volunteer ran Society (no paid staff) exists to encourage research, preserve and keep alive the unique history, culture and spirit of West Side Colorado Springs through education of children and the community, through maintenance of the History Center at One South 24th Street Colorado Springs.

Board of Directors

Current 

  • Barbara Sweat - President 
  • Zach Taylor - Vice President
  • Barbara Downs - Secretary 
  • Lynn Dougherty - Treasurer  
  • Fred Leich - Researcher
  • Betty Chastain - Membership
  • Amanda Long - Photo Archivist, Social Media
  • Samantha Hogate - Collections & Archives, Social Media
  • Susan Appelgren - Board Member
  • Lynne Noel - Board Member


Charter Members - Organized 1976, Incorporated 1980, Tax Exempt 1985 Kay Arnold, Lucille Damico, Margaret Bofenkamp, David Hughes, Sally Brawner, Flora Belle Hull, Vera Chambon, Barbara Keller, Bertha Chilcott, Agnes Johnson Loesch, Ralph Conner, Isabelle Mosley, Leon Young, Virginia Cox, Rebecca Hughes


Past Presidents

  • Ramon Castillo - 1981-1982
  • David Hughes- 1982-1986
  • Agnes Johnson - 1986-1987
  • John Keller - 1987-1989
  • Joyce Johns 1989-1993
  • Lucille Cunningham - 1993-1996
  • Robert Heinich - 1996-1999
  • Gordon Gray - 1999-2001
  • Bev Disch - 2001-2008
  • Joanne Karlson - 2008-2010
  • Phil McDonald - 2010-2011
  • Sharon Swint - 2011-2013
  • Kathy McBride/Betty Baker - 2014-2015
  • Roberta Hardy- 2016 - 2019


Budget 2025 (pdf)Download

Proud Member of the Pikes Peak History Coalition

Cripple Creek District Museum

Manitou Springs Heritage Center

Pikes Peak Trolley Museum and Restoration Shop

Miramont Castle

Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum

El Paso County Pioneers Association

Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum

Territorial Daughters of Colorado - Southern Chapter

W. A. Bell Hook, Hose, and Ladder Company 

Also Partnered with Evergreen Heritage

Preserving the History of Evergreen and Fairview Cemeteries

Find out more

Copyright © 2019 Old Colorado Historical Society - All Rights Reserved.

  • Visit
  • Donate
  • Become a Member

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept