The McAllister House is a landmark in our city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built for Major Henry McAllister and his family in 1873. The Major served in the Union Army during the Civil War under General William Palmer. Our tour with 3 docents will discuss the architecture,…
The Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation was founded in 1982 to acquire, restore and operate an authentic Colorado Springs streetcar. This mission has been fulfilled except for operating our cars on the city’s streets. You will see the first trolley we acquired and are now restoring. It was purchased by Winfield Scott Stratton in…
You’ve all seen the world’s largest beetle, Herkimer, from the roadway of SH-115. Just last year, the refurbished statue won an HPA award for excellence in preserving shared heritage. He will welcome you in as you proceed up the the road to the museum, which has been in place since the late 1950’s when it…
Art on the Streets Walking Tour The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor art gallery. Explore public art and get firsthand insight into the artists’ process on this walking tour. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM at the Nick Venetucci statue on the north side of the Pioneers Museum, 215 S.…
This tour is now at full capacity. We encourage you to check out the remaining Summer Tours! Check in at 5:30 - Check in will be in the lobby at the North entrance of the Church. Tours start at 6:00 and will last approximately 2 hours. The tour is free for all HPA Members. The…
Check in at 5:30 pm. Tours start when the first twenty are checked in. The tour is approximately two hours. Our HPA members only pay any additional charges that the tour host might be charging. The non HPA members may attend for a voluntary donation of $10 for each event to the HPA and they will…
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 3:30pm TOUR Cost: It also will be a $10 fee to all attendees and an additional $10 for non-members. Cash or Check made out to the World Figure Skating Museum. We are doing TWO tours for this event. 40 guest (maximum) will be allowed per tour. Water is allowed in the lobby…
(THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 5:30pm TOUR) Cost: There will be a $10 fee to all attendees and an additional $10 for non-members. Cash or Check made out to the World Figure Skating Museum. Water is allowed in the lobby only. No food or any drinks are allowed in the Museum. 1st Tour: Check in at 3:30-…
TOUR UPDATE: THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL AND SIGN UP SHEETS ARE INACTIVE. THIS INCLUDES THE WAITLIST AS WELL. Check in at 6:00 p.m and tours begin at 6:30pm First Congregational Church at 101 Pawnee Avenue, Manitou Springs (just up the hill from the former Stagecoach Inn at the traffic light.) Please wear closed-toe shoes.…
