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 was long and arduous, and it was no picnic once settlers and adventurers arrived. The Bad Old Days were rife with dangerous trails, bad whiskey, and social upheaval caused by a ratio o [...]

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, and a presentation of historical flood artifacts. Admission is free and open to all! Doors open to the public at 6:30. Light refreshments are served after the program. Tracy Beac [...]

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 the obstacles encountered from weather, terrain, and visitor “preconceptions.” Mel will also include photographs in his presentation, “accumulated” from before, during, and after his work on the Cog. Admission is [...]

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, and drinks. Come join us for a great evening! Thursday, January 20,, 2022 Monument Chamber Hall 166 Second Street Monument CO 80132 6:00 - 8:00 PM Admission is free and open to all!