Old Colorado Historical Society & History Center

Events and Programs

Upcoming events can viewed on the website, event board outside the History Center, the monthly newsletter, on Facebook, and a schedule can be picked up at the Center. The History Center holds monthly lectures from September through May. OCCHS hosts the summer Craft Fair every Saturday in connection with the Old Colorado City's Farmers Market in Bancroft Park.

Walking Tours

Events and Programs

Join us on our summer walking tours and learn the exciting history that made Colorado City so unique. Lead by our incredibly knowledgeable volunteers.

Private walking tours of Old Colorado City and Fairview Cemetery for groups of ten or more are available.

Fairview Cemetery Crawl

The Fairview Cemetery Crawl is held every Fall at the Colorado Springs Fairview Cemetery. Learn the history of Old Colorado City from the citizens of yesteryear as they rise from their graves to tell you their story.

Territory Days

Fairview Cemetery Crawl

The Old Colorado City Territory Days are held every year towards the end of May. Historic interpreters dressed in period-style clothing give tours of the old Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park. Experience a touch of the old west with historic demonstrations, food vendors, shops, and games for the whole family!

Upcoming Events and Programs

Monthly Programs:

Fridays starting at 11:00 am

Doors open at 10:30am

OCCHS Members FREE* - General Public $5.00*

*Unless stated otherwise

Tuesday, April 29

Tuesday Night Movies - Hard Miles

6pm

Old Colorado City History Center

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Tuesday, April 29

Tuesday Night Movies - Hard Miles

Come grab a popcorn and enjoy a movie each Tuesday night through April. Doors open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:00PM. We'll have popcorn...

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6pm

Old Colorado City History Center

Sunday, May 4

Kids in the Cabin - Mother's Day

1pm

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2pm

Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park

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Sunday, May 4

Kids in the Cabin - Mother's Day

Join us for crafts and activities in the old Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park in the heart of OCC! Once a month we will have a new themed activ...

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1pm

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2pm

Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park

Friday, May 9

Retired Capitols

11am

Old Colorado City History Center

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Friday, May 9

Retired Capitols

Program: Retired Capitols focuses on former state, territorial and colonial capitols. The program shows over 80 former capitols with both re...

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11am

Old Colorado City History Center

Saturday, May 10

Mother's Day Craft Market

11am-4pm

Old Colorado City History Center

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Saturday, May 10

Mother's Day Craft Market

Find Mom the perfect gift made by local artisans!

The Old Colorado City Historical Society is hosting its annual Mother's Day Craft Market...

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11am-4pm

Old Colorado City History Center

May 24-26th

Territory Days

Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park & Old Colorado City History Center

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May 24-26th

Territory Days

It's Territory Days' 50th Anniversary! We are sharing the stories of the founder of Colorado City (before Colorado was a territory!) in the ...

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Garvin Cabin in Bancroft Park & Old Colorado City History Center

Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Retirement Parties

Host Your Own Event

The Old Colorado City History Center Museum is an ideal place for special events, anniversary parties, weddings, club meetings, ceremonies, business meetings or group gatherings.

Give your event a historical flair. We will work with you to make your event one to remember.

We have tables and chairs which will help you set up an arrangement that fits your needs. A small kitchen is available if you choose to cater your event.

PAST EVENTS AND PRORAMS

Take a look at events and programs we've hosted in the past.

Friday, April 11

Women Settlers on Fountain Creek along the Old Cherokee Trail

11am

Old Colorado City History Center

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Friday, April 11

Women Settlers on Fountain Creek along the Old Cherokee Trail

Program: How many stories have you heard about “the first white child born here?” Quite frequently the father gets credit, but the mother’s ...

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11am

Old Colorado City History Center

Monday, March 10

Members Tea Party

11am

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1pm

Old Colorado City Historical Society

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Monday, March 10

Members Tea Party

Join us for a fabulous tea party where scrumptious tea sandwiches are the stars of the show! Bring along your favorite finger foods for a fe...

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11am

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1pm

Old Colorado City Historical Society

Saturday, February 15

The Trial of Jim Laughlin for the Murder of Pay Devlin

2:00pm

Old Colorado City History Center

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Saturday, February 15

The Trial of Jim Laughlin for the Murder of Pay Devlin

Step back in time with us. It's July 14th 1860 in dusty Colorado City. The town is barely a year old and the only civilization for miles. Ji...

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2:00pm

Old Colorado City History Center

Friday, February 14

The Western Horse

11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

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Friday, February 14

The Western Horse

Join us for a celebration of the western horse and the indelible mark they've made on the West. There is a reason why horse theft was consid...

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11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

Friday, January 10

Annual Meeting and Murder in the Shadow of Pikes Peak

10:30am

Old Colorado City History Center

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Friday, January 10

Annual Meeting and Murder in the Shadow of Pikes Peak

Our annual meeting will begin at 10:30 when we kindly invite OCCHS members to vote on the upcoming Board of Directors.

The board vote will be...

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10:30am

Old Colorado City History Center

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