Upcoming Program - Bars and Brass Rails : The Story of Ramona, Colorado

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

01/07/2023

March Movies : Frontier Pony Express

6:00pm

Old Colorado History Center

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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. ...

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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

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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...

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11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

01/13/2023

There Were Women Doctors, Too

11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

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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...

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11:00am

Old Colorado City History Center

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