EVENTS
September - May Lecture Series
Events
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 October through May. OCCHS hosts the summer Craft Fair every Saturday in connection with the Old Colorado City's Farmers Market in Bancroft Park (Located west of the History Center).
Walking Tours
Private walking tours of Old Colorado City and Fairview Cemetery For groups of ten or more are available.
Contact OCCHS for details: (719) 636-1225
Haunted History Cemetery Tour
Haunted History Cemetery Tour is held every Fall at the Colorado Springs Fairview Cemetery. Learn the history of Old Colorado City in a fun and haunted way.
Territory Days
Held every year, towards the end of May, Old Colorado City Territory days. OCCHS has craters both inside and outside the history center. Period Style historic interpreters give tours of the Old Pioneer Cabin, in Bancroft Park. Experience a touch of the old west with historic demonstrations, food vendors, shops, and games for the whole family
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, ceremonies, business meetings or group gatherings. We will work with you to make your event one to remember. Give your event a historical flair.
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. Great for weddings!
Please call our museum, and ask to have an Events Coordinator to give you a call. Our number 719-636-1225 or email info@occhs.org
2022 Events
Monthly Lectures: October - May
Friday start at 11:00 am
Doors open at 10:30am
OCCHS Members free, others $5.00
01/14/2022
"The Harvey Girls"
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society & History Center
01/14/2022
"The Harvey Girls"
Presenters: Jane Milne and Kathy DeHerrera
Program Description: Did you know that 100,000 Harvey Girl waitresses were part of the first Ame...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society & History Center
02/11/2022
A Treasure Trove of Local History at the PPLD
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
02/11/2022
A Treasure Trove of Local History at the PPLD
Presenter: Brett Lobello
Biographical Info: Brett Lobello, originally from the Midwest, Brett Lobello was hired as the Director of Regional ...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
03/11/2022
A to Z Colorado’s Nearly Forgotten History 1776-1876
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
03/11/2022
A to Z Colorado’s Nearly Forgotten History 1776-1876
Presenter: John Wesley Anderson
Biographical Info: John Wesley Anderson MBA, is a published author, storyteller and TEDx speaker. He enjoy...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
04/08/2022
The Kingsleys in 1870's Colorado
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
04/08/2022
The Kingsleys in 1870's Colorado
Presenter: Tamara Teale
Biographical Info: Tamara Teale is a scholar and writer specializing in the American and European 19th-century in a...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
2021 Events
Monthly Lectures: October - May
Friday start at 11:00 am
Doors open at 10:30am
OCCHS Members free, others $5.00
01/15/2021
Pikes Peak Trolleys
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society & History Center
01/15/2021
Pikes Peak Trolleys
Presenter: John Haney
Biographical Info: John is a Colorado Springs native and his family has been here since the 1890s.His career was manag...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society & History Center
03/12/2021
Easy Hikes to the Hidden Past - The Pikes Peak Region
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
03/12/2021
Easy Hikes to the Hidden Past - The Pikes Peak Region
Presenters: Rocky Shockley and Tim Jones will give a talk and slide show presentation about their book Easy Hikes to the Hidden Past – Pikes...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
04/16/2021
Camp Amache: Colorado's WWII Japanese Internment Camp
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
04/16/2021
Camp Amache: Colorado's WWII Japanese Internment Camp
Imagine being told you were leaving for an unknown place, and you were told to take, “only what you could carry.”
Presenter: Dr. Richard D. S...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
05/14/2021
Owl Woman: Her Life with William Bent
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
05/14/2021
Owl Woman: Her Life with William Bent
Presenter: Sandy Dexter
Program Description: This program, presented by author Sandy Dexter, will discuss the historic story of a man and w...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
06/18/2021
Colorado Springs - A Changing Landscape
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center
06/18/2021
Colorado Springs - A Changing Landscape
Presenters: Don Kallaus and Angela Crews will present their book Colorado Springs - A Changing Landscape. This book is recipient of the 2020...
11:00 AM
Old Colorado City Historical Society and History Center