Summary
Organization name
Castle Rock Historical Society
other names
CRHSM
1992
Tax id (EIN)
84-1212313
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
420 Elbert StreetCastle Rock, CO 80104
Douglas County, CO, US
The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock Museum, educates and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock Colorado area. The Historical Society also provides monthly presentations, walking tours and other community events.
Mission
The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock Museum in order to educate and bring together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock, Colorado area. The museum houses Thousands of artifacts donated by residents of Castle Rock and Douglas County. CRHSM aspires to educate visitors through tours of the museum, tours of the Town of Castle Rock, historic tours of the local cemetery, historic trolley tours and ghost tours. CRHSM also provides tours for the local schools and giving talks at the schools. CRHSM hosts monthly presentations on a wide variety of interesting topics to promote learning about history. CRHSM strives to be recognized as a resource for all seeking to learn about Castle Rock.
Background Statement
On a sunny day in 1991 Castle Rock residents were surprised to see Lionel Oberlin picketing in front of two venerable downtown buildings. The historic structures were scheduled for demolition that day and Oberlin was protesting the loss of important historical landmarks. By the end of the day the buildings were gone and the Castle Rock Historical Society was formed in reaction to the destruction. The goal is to preserve and celebrate Castle Rock history and the best way to do that was to create the Castle Rock Museum which sees thousands of visitors each year.
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Organization Data
Castle Rock, CO 80104