EVENTS
September - May Lecture Series
Events and Programs
Events and Programs
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
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.
Contact us for details: (719) 636-1225
Fairview Cemetery Crawl
Fairview Cemetery Crawl
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
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: January - May
Fridays starting at 11:00 am
Doors open at 10:30am
Monthly Programs: September - November
Time and Day TBD
OCCHS Members free* - General public $5.00*
*Unless stated otherwise
03/21/2023
March Movies : The Harvey Girls
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
03/21/2023
March Movies : The Harvey Girls
Musical/Comedy, 1946, 101 minutes
Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Angela Lansbury
Vittles, songs, and dance are amply ladled out in this j...
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
03/28/2023
March Movies: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
03/28/2023
March Movies: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Action/Adventure, 1989, 126 minutes, PG-13
Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott, River Phoenix
In a prologue that reveals yo...
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
04/14/2023
Bars and Brass Rails: The Story of Ramona
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
04/14/2023
Bars and Brass Rails: The Story of Ramona
After several years of research, the definitive book on the old town of Ramona is finally in print.
Our April 14, 2023 program will feature a...
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
05/12/2023
Woods Investment Co: Spare No Expense...Well, Maybe a Little
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
05/12/2023
Woods Investment Co: Spare No Expense...Well, Maybe a Little
A brief history of the Woods Investment Co in the Cripple Creek District and how it was involved in mining, electricity, and the founding of...
11:00am
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.
01/14/2023
March Movies : War Games
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
01/14/2023
March Movies : War Games
Thriller/Sci-Fi, 1983, 113 minutes, PG
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Dabney Coleman
Young high school computer hacker John can byp...
6:00pm
Old Colorado City History Center
03/10/2023
"Why Not?" The Story of a Modern Pioneer Woman
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
03/10/2023
"Why Not?" The Story of a Modern Pioneer Woman
Ruth Raun, a modern pioneer woman and urban lady tells her personal story. She is a first time author whose family history book proved so in...
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
01/07/2023
March Movies : Frontier Pony Express
6:00pm
Old Colorado History Center
01/07/2023
March Movies : Frontier Pony Express
Western, 1939, 53 minutes
Starring : Roy Rogers, Raymond Hatton, Lynne Roberts
A rousing action-packed film from the early years of westerns. ...
6:00pm
Old Colorado History Center
02/10/2023
Profiting from the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
02/10/2023
Profiting from the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs
In the book Profiting From the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs, I chart the historical geography of Colorado Springs through...
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
01/13/2023
There Were Women Doctors, Too
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center
01/13/2023
There Were Women Doctors, Too
Women physicians, along with their male counterparts, came to Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, to practice their profession and aid the...
11:00am
Old Colorado City History Center