The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum, which depicts life in the Pikes Peak region from 1775-1920. Located in the Camp Creek valley on the east edge of Garden of the Gods, Rock Ledge Ranch has been teaching citizens and visitors about the early settler days of Colorado.
The mission of the Rock Ledge Ranch Living History Association is to preserve, protect, restore and maintain the natural and historic integrity of the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.
Rock Ledge Ranch tells the important stories of several families that represent the period of growth in Colorado from 1775 through 1920. From the life of a homesteader on land developed by Mr. Galloway to the Chambers Family that traveled from the east coast to find health in the west, the buildings and living history depictions help visitors understand and relate to the challenges and ingenuity of the early inhabitants of our city. The final story involves one of our true founders, General Palmer, and his relatives who lived on the land as well. From battling plagues of grasshoppers to surviving contagious diseases, the amazing bravery and perseverance of the early Coloradans shines through.
Today the Ranch offers family friendly living history events throughout the year to connect people with this land and its stories. Rock Ledge Ranch brings people together and history to life.
All photos are courtesy of Ron Graham-Becker
Organization name
Rock Ledge Ranch Living History Association
1993
Tax id (EIN)
84-0858400
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
PO BOX 6299Colorado Springs, CO, US
El Paso County, CO, US
Teller County, CO, US