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Events for October 5, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Annual Vesak Ceremony

Location 768 5th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Buddha's birthday, also known as Vesak Day, is celebrated in spring throughout the world. Buddhists celebrate the most important stages in life of Buddha on Vesak

Free

2nd Lecture of the 2023 Winter Series

  In his presentation, "More Than Simply a Garden; The Significance of Early Horticulture on the McAllister's North Cascade Grounds," Mr. Metzger will show how the McAllister's experimental garden functioned as an example to others about what could be grown on the high plains of Southern Colorado and how they might participate in the local…

3rd Lecture of the 2023 Winter Series

A Reminiscence of Kathleen Fox Collins and a history of Western Jubilee Recording Co. Presenter: Local historian and photographer Don Kallaus Don Kallaus will present a program illustrating Kathleen's years in the cowboy music world at Western Jubilee Recording Company and Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo. With photography, music, and a little cowboy poetry…

1st Summer Tour: Home of Carol Gugat

 THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 4pm TOUR Registration notes:  This isn’t a large home so there will be two registrations holding 40 people each MAXIMUM.  Note the earlier times.  You will need to select which group you prefer when signing up. You are signing up for 1st group registration on this form. 4 PM:  1st registration 4:30…

1st Summer Tour: Home of Carol Gugat

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 5:30pm TOUR Registration notes:  This isn’t a large home so there will be two registrations holding 40 people each MAXIMUM.  Note the earlier times.  You will need to select which group you prefer when signing up. You are signing up for 2nd registration on this form. 4 PM:  1st registration 4:30 PM: …

2nd Summer Tour: The McAllister House Museum

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,…

3rd Summer Tour: Pikes Peak Trolley Museum & Restoration Shop

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…

4th Summer Tour: Tour of May Natural History Museum

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…

5th Summer Tour: Art on the Streets

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.…

6th Summer Tour: First United Methodist Church

First Methodist Church 420 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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…