66 Lower Glenway Street
Palmer Lake, Colorado 80133
Join Mel McFarland as he tells of his adventures working as an engineer and conductor on the iconic Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Mel will briefly tell the history of the Cog – as well as its uniqueness in the United States. He’ll explain the “ins and outs” of how a cog railway operates – and […]
Postponed due to inclement weather. Rescheduled for June 16, 2022. The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites the public to hear Tracy Beach present the program "The Night of a Thousand Heroes" based on her book of the same name. The presentation will include a short historical lecture on the history of the disastrous June 1921 […]
The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites the public to hear Randi Samuelson-Brown present the program "The Bad Old Days of Colorado" based on her book of the same name. Admission is free and open to all! Doors open to the public at 6:30 Light refreshments are served after the program. The road to Colorado […]
Lucretia Vaile Library and Museum Come celebrate the formal re-opening of the Lucretia Vaile Library and Museum and the Palmer Lake Town Hall. These buildings in the heart of Palmer Lake endured lengthy closures due to the pandemic followed by extensive renovations to library and museum entrances and to the town hall. The re-opening features […]
Doris McCraw presents the story of Helen Hunt Jackson, American poet and author who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. Government. She described the adverse effects of government actions in A Century of Dishonor, while her popular novel Ramona dramatized the mistreatment of Native Americans. After personal […]
After postponement due to bad weather in March, the Palmer Lake Historical Society invites you hear Tracy Beach's presentation of "The Night of a Thousand Heroes" based on her book of the same name. The program will include a short historical lecture on the history of the disastrous June 1921 Pueblo Flood, a slide show, […]
 Join an old time Ice Cream Social on Village Green A Palmer Lake Father's Day tradition free and open to everyone Enjoy ice cream and pie on the Village Green along with music provided by Craig Walter. Bring a lawn chair to relax and visit with neighbors. Check out vintage cars on display in the […]
Estemere Mansion Join a walking tour of the town Join local experts on small group walks through Palmer Lake. Tours start at the Village Green and include the Palmer Lake Town Hall, Lucretia Vaile Museum, Estemere estate, several historical buildings, and end at the Rock House Ice Cream Shop. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes […]
Chautauqua event presented by Palmer Lake Historical Society.
The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites the public to hear Flint Whitlock and Terry Barnhart tell the story of aviation pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen and to learn how Jeppesen’s “Little Black Book” contributed to airline safety. Admission is free and open to all! Doors open to the public at 6:30; light refreshments are served after the program.
The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites everyone to Steve Antonuccio's presentation on the Alexander Film Company. Established in Colorado Springs in 1927, the Alexander Film Company was the largest producer of advertising playlets for movie theaters in the country. The company created the concept of the television commercial and at one time, had 600 employees […]
 This program was postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled for a future presentation. In acknowledgment of Veteran’s Day, Jim Sawatzki presents a program on General William J. Palmer—namesake of the town of Palmer Lake, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, founder of Colorado Springs, and builder of the Denver & Rio Grande […]
Each year, the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department hosts a chili supper followed by the lighting, of the Palmer Lake Star for the holiday season. Come and join the festivities including Christmas carolers, hayrides, pictures with Santa, and a raffle for the privilege of lighting the Star. Adults: $12.00 Kids: $6.00 Under 3: Free
A Palmer Lake tradition since 1933, the 89th Annual Yule Log Hunt will take place on December 11 at 1:00 PM. The Finder and friends straddle the Yule log for a victory ride into town. The Hider and the Finder then saw the log in half. Half is burned in the Town Hall fireplace during […]
***UPDATE: Program will be held tonight as scheduled.*** Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society for this lively panel discussion led by Palmer Lake business owners Jeannine Engel of famed Rock House Ice Cream and Jeff Hulsmann from historic O’Malley’s Pub. Hear their wonderful stories about how to start and maintain a successful grass roots community […]
Please join us and bring a friend. Socialize after the show with light refreshments. Thursday, March 16. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm. FREE and open to the public. Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society for a presentation on the Denver KKK during the 1920s. Ms. Shaun Boyd, Curator of Archives […]
Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society and meet Mr. Brett Lobello, Director of Regional History & Genealogy from the Pikes Peak Library District. Brett will share information about researching through their Special Collections. They are housed in the historic 1905 Carnegie building adjacent to the Penrose Library in Colorado Springs. Learn how to use the […]
Palmer Lake Historical Society presents Hiking to Historic Sites
Come join us for the popular Father's Day Ice Cream Social. Sunday, June 18 from 2-4 in the afternoon. (Rain or Shine). FREE and open to the public. Step back in time when you could relax for a few hours sitting in a park on a summer's day. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the […]
As a benefit to being a member of the Palmer Lake Historical Society you are invited to join Jim Sawatzki, Telly Award Winner on a member’s only walking tour of historical Monument and Palmer Lake. Limit 30 guests per hike. We hope you can join us! Jim was our Palmer Lake Historical Society’s 2022 president […]