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 library for special research projects. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served after the prog [...]
***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 effort that "keeps on giving". This program will center on community volunteerism as the panel presents the mission, accomplishments and future of [...]
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 the Wassail Ceremony, and the other half is used for next year's kindling.
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
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 in Colorado Springs. The program will include video clips of the Alexander Film Company’s award-winning commercials and animations. Ad [...]
 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 Railroad. By outward appearances Palmer was wealthy and accomplished, but his private life was bittersweet. The program will feature a screening of “The L [...]
The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites you to hear Flint Whitlock and Terry Barnhart tell the story of aviation pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen and how Jeppesen’s “Little Black Book” contributed to aviation safety. Admission is free and open to all! Doors open to the public at 6:30 Light refreshments are served after the program. An important figure in early aviation and in Colorado history, Elrey Jeppesen brought standards of navigation and safety to the new industry. The main terminal at [...]