Tonight’s Presentation has been cancelled, we will reschedule Mrs. Baker for next year.

Join us on Thurs. Nov. 17, 2022 for a presentation by Janice Baker on the adventures of her grandmother, Marion Sloan Russell, as she traveled on the Santa Fe Trail a mere seven times in the late 1800s.  Marion’s diary describing this adventure and how she became friends with Kit Carson has been put into a book entitled: “Land of Enchantment”.  Ms. Baker will highlight moments from the book while dressed in period attire.  Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information check out our website at  www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org  or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164,  museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Did you know there was a UFO in Castle Rock and a monster was lurking in the woods?  We’ll be talking about these events and others on Thurs. Sept. 15, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library.  Join us as we show videos produced by our own Douglas County Channel 8 on “Legends & Oddities” in Douglas County.  Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information check out our website at  www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org  or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Due to a scheduling conflict, we are postponing our August presentation.  We will not have a presentation this month.  You can look forward to attending our September 15, 2022 presentation by Ron Claussen on the history of gold in our area.

Join us on Thurs. July 21, 2022 at 7:00pm for an engaging presentation by wildlife professional, Jeff Rucks. Colorado’s human history is closely tied to its wildlife history.  Jeff will present interesting stories of how people have impacted wildlife and how wildlife have influenced our history. Jeff is retired from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information check out our website at  www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org  or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.