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Do you know about this present day historical location?
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
Come into the museum for the answers to these questions.
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Last Month's Photo
211 4th Street: This lot was one of the first property lots bought in town. William Dillon purchased two lots as an investment. He constructed the two story gabled roof building and its single story, wood framed neighbor with a stairway connecting the two in the middle. Soon after, he sold them to Charles Miller. Charles Miller was a well-known undertaker in Colorado. J.B. Hackett was undertaker at this location from 1899 to 1907. It is believed that Charles Miller owned the property and business and that Hackett ran it. Hackett was also referred to as the County Coroner at that time. The property went on to house many different businesses through the years.
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Membership Update
Memberships:
Student - $10.00
Individual - $20.00
Family - $35.00
Lifetime - $150.00
Lifetime Family - $250.00
It is renewal time for many of our memberships, so thank you to everyone who have renewed recently.
If you haven't visited the museum lately, please come by and see the permanent and ever changing displays. You might learn something new or even teach us something new.
Thank you from all of us at the Castle Rock Historical Society.
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February's Calendar
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February 11, 2016 - Castle Rock Historical Society monthly presentation on "Love is in the Air".
- Visit www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org for more information on upcoming presentations and exhibits at the museum.
Upcoming............
- March 10, 2016 - Tribute to silent movies in honor of the Academy Awards. Come enjoy a Buster Keaton movie and some Oscar trivia.
- April 14, 2016 - Come meet and listen to Ed Sardella formerly of Channel 9 News.
- May 12, 2016 - Come learn about the Arlington Ladies and Arlington National Cemetery.
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- Historical Society News
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Castle Rock Historical Society Board
The Castle Rock Historical Society Board meets the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Castle Rock Museum at 5:15pm. All Historical Society members are welcome to attend.
President - Dorothy Kelly
Vice President - Cindy Malone
Secretary - Lynette McNairy
Treasurer - Jim Allamian
Education - Guy Mordeaux
Events and Fundraising - Open
Historian - Open
Asst. Sec./Treas. - Open
Looking for something to do? We have just the thing for you. There are a few open positions on the Historical Society Board. Please consider joining this wonderful group.
Presentation Refreshment sign up:
February 11th - Gloria Kuhn
March 10th - Claudia Belmessieri
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Volunteers
Thank you to Susie Perry for bringing refreshments to the January presentation meeting and for volunteering at the museum. Also, thank you to Kent Brandebery for helping at the museum. We always appreciate people coming into help when we are short handed.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum
Member Meeting Refreshments – Sign up to bring and/or coordinate members to bring refreshments to membership meetings. Cookies and drinks are all that is required, but your inspirations would be great too. The Society holds monthly program meetings for the benefit of its members.
Tour Planner and Organizer – The society and museum plan visits to local sites related to exhibits at the museum or tours to sites of interest to the historically minded. Past trips have included an historic tour of Denver, tours to local rhyolite quarry sites, tours to interesting sites around Douglas County, a tour of Glen Eyre (home of Gen William Palmer) and others. A Tour planner would arrange for several tours a year and serve as host for the tour.
Historic Marker Manager – The Historical Society has initiated the Historic Marker Program in Castle Rock. A local site with an interesting history has a metal plaque with a QR code (readable by a smart phone) with information and pictures about the history of the property. Twenty markers have been placed thus far. More locations certainly qualify. The manager would keep current markers up to date and work to add sites to the program.
Docent – The museum can use docents to cover for vacation time for museum staff. Docents conduct tours of the museum. A great way to increase your knowledge about Castle Rock and meet interesting people at the same time. Volunteer for as little as two hour commits.
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We have several Douglas County Historic Calendars from years gone by that are available at no cost. They include the years 2010, 2012, and 2013. If you missed those years, stop by and get a copy while they last.
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The museum is asking if anyone has any old copies of the Castle Rock Journal newspaper or other local newspapers from 1875. Please contact the museum if you would be willing to let us take a look at the papers.
- We are also looking for any photos of Mary Briscoe who was a nurse in Castle Rock from 1895 - 1958.
Commemorative Brick Courtyard
The courtyard at the Castle Rock Museum is continuing to expand, stop by and purchase your own commemorative brick for yourself, a loved one, a business, or even your most cherished animal companion.
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Looking for a unique gift? Come down to the Castle Rock Museum's gift shop for all your historic Castle Rock and Douglas County gifts. We are stocked in 2016 calendars, Robert L. Lowenberg's book "CASTLE ROCK: A Grass Roots History," a handful of children's railroad themed toys, and a limited number of local Castle Rock postcards.
February Specials
Mary Cornish 1994, Limited Edition, "Historical Castle Rock." These are 11x14 matted prints, originally $45, now available in time for Christmas for $15.95.
Hal Rice
"Castle Rock, Denver & Rio Grande RR, c. 1902." Only three of these prints from the original watercolors by Colorado artist Hal Rice. Two 11x14 matted prints for $15.95 (orig. $45), and one framed print of the same size for $29.95 (orig $65).
Either of these two artist's prints would make
a wonderful addition to your family room or den,
or a gift to loved one out of state.
We are also offering special prices on our entire selection of Vintage matted prints of Castle Rock. Selections include, 1920s Wilcox St., 1930-40s Starlighting, and many more. Normally priced at $24, these are now available for $9.95.
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Also: we have received numerous 8x10 matted, color photographs of Roxborough Park, and wildlife, available for $5.95.
We still have lots of B&W and color photos, 8.5x11 for $4.75.
2016 Calendars
The new 2016 Historic Calendars are here!! Published by Historic Douglas County, Inc., the Calendar is now available here. Suggested donation - $5.
We also have available, for free, leftover calendars from 2010, 2012, & 2013.
Also now available in our gift shop: homemade "jams and/or jellies" in various sizes and flavors.
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New to the gift shop at the Castle Rock Museum
"Chronicles of Douglas County Colorado"
Join the Castle Rock Writers for a journey through the history of this land and the diverse legacy left behind by those who made it their home.
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Along with these popular titles...
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You can now support CRHS by shopping on Amazon!!
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Think of the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum on Colorado Gives Day.
Donate Here.
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Recycle - Save those aluminum cans!!
The museum collects and recycles aluminum cans to raise money for matching grants. Bring those cans to the museum and use the green container next to the bathroom. Aluminum cans only please. Anything else will be removed by the recycling company. Help the environment and raise a little money for the museum.
Many thanks to those who have already contributed!
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Lionel Oberlin, the first Director of the Castle Rock Museum, has moved to Seattle to be near his daughter, Wendy. You can send all letters through his daughter Wendy at,
4015 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, Wa. 98103-8218
I am sure he would love to get a card from his many old friends.
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Mission: The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock museum, celebrates, educates, and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock, Colorado area.
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Support the Castle Rock Historical Society. Join as a member, make a donation, or sell an item on eBay.
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Opportunities to Contribute
You know we need you!! Thank you to those who help with hands, time and money. Whatever your skill is, it can help the community in your historical little town of Castle Rock.
To find out how you can help email president@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org .
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Castle Rock Museum Hours
Wed. - Fri 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Sat. 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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