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Castle Rock Museum

The Castle Rock Museum is located in downtown Castle Rock at 420 Elbert Street. It is open to visitors Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation creatively engages Coloradans and their guests in partnerships to discover, preserve, and take pride in our architectural, archaeological, and other historic places by providing statewide leadership and support to our partners in archaeology and historic preservation.

Colorado Historical Society

Founded in 1879, the Colorado Historical Society brings the unique character of Colorado's past to more than a million people each year through historical museums and highway markers, exhibitions, manuscript and photograph collections, popular and scholarly publications, historical and archaeological preservation services, and educational programs for children and adults.

Colorado Preservation Inc.

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a nonprofit, statewide historic preservation organization that provides assistance in historic preservation to Colorado communities through a statewide network of information, education, training, expertise, and advocacy.

Douglas County History Research Center

The Douglas County History Research Center collects and preserves the history of Douglas County, the High Plains, the Divide area of the Front Range and the State of Colorado in order to provide historical research resources to the public. We offer reference services, public programs and online resources to a diverse audience of adults and youth.

Highlands Ranch Historical Society

The Highlands Ranch Historical Society holds monthly programs and/or events to educate interested citizens about local and Colorado history and prehistory.  Please visit their website for more information about upcoming events .

Larkspur Historical Society

The Larkspur Historical Society was incorporated in 1990.  Their area of interest includes Southern Douglas County, Colorado, including the areas of Larkspur, Greenland, Perry Park, Spring Valley, and Cherry Valley. Currently, they have 14 site survey books, all located in the Philip S. Miller Library Local History Collection in Castle Rock, Colorado.

National Park Service

National Park Service archeologists, architects, curators, historians, and other cultural resource professionals work in America’s nearly 400 national parks to preserve, protect, and share the history of this land and its people.

National Program: BARN AGAIN!

When the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Successful Farming magazine launched BARN AGAIN! in 1987, historic barns were considered doomed. The BARN AGAIN! program provides advice, information, and referrals to barn owners who are interested in preserving their historical barns.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.

Parker Area Historical Society

The Society conducts regular monthly meetings and programs that are open to the public September through May at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroad Drive (N.W. corner of Highway 83 & Main street).

Roxborough Area Historical Society

The Roxborough Area Historical Society was formed in order to engage interested citizens in prehistory, history and historic preservation in the northwest portion of Douglas County and the Roxborough area.  The Society offers monthly programs that are held at the Community Room at the Roxborough West Metro Fire Station on thesecond Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  Please check their website for more information.

Town of Castle Rock Historic Preservation Board

Founded in 1874, the Town of Castle Rock possesses a unique architectural identity that contributes to its appearance. Early events and industries influenced the homes and buildings constructed here. Settlement in the area began in the 1860s and was shaped by agriculture and ranching.

Town of Parker Landmarks Commission

The Parker Landmarks Commission was established in 1998 in support of efforts to safeguard the Town’s historic and cultural heritage and to foster civic pride through education and creating awareness of the Town’s unique legacy.