66 Lower Glenway Street
Palmer Lake, Colorado 80133
John Stansfield presents. From Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains and back. Major Stephen Long’s U.S. expedition traveled by boat, horseback and foot in 1819 — 1820. They came through our area, named Castle Rock & Discovered the Columbine flower.
Featuring Ed Bathke
Join the community for an old-time celebration on the Village Green featuring free ice cream, pie, and music.
Join us for a walking tour with Bill Normile of the Friends of the Monument Preserve as we explore the Monument preserve and learn its fascinating history. Begun unsuccessfully on Pikes Peak, the Monument Tree Nursery (located just west of the town of Monument) ended up successfully producing over 72 million tree seedlings between 1906 […]
Look for us at the Reynolds Ranch House! The Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is hosting a history-themed family day on the museum grounds. Food, activities, and presentations will be provided throughout the day. The Palmer Lake Historical Society will be in the Reynolds Ranch House with artifacts and historical information about the house.
The Colorado Springs area had a streetcar system that was one of the best to be found anywhere. This presentation will cover this history of streetcar service, how it affected the lives of residents, and what became of it. The presenter, John Haney, is a Colorado Springs native whose family has been in the Pikes […]
Just over 200 years ago, Major Stephen Long’s U.S. expedition came through the Palmer Divide area. Long and nineteen other men traveled by boat, horseback, and foot from 1819-1820 to explore the Platte River and its sources. The team included soldiers, artists, and botanists and they were among the first Europeans in the area. They […]
The Colorado 10th Mountain Division, a WWII group of skiers and mountaineers, was trained to fight the Germans in Northern Italy. Presented by Col. Tom Duhs, USMC, ret.
Regrettably, the PLHS Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the Annual Membership Meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022. Due to the spike in Covid in our area we have deemed it too risky to meet in person. No need to bring any potluck items! We'll bring the chili, cornbread, dessert, […]
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 […]