This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation and the 150^th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood.  In honor of this celebration, retired local history teacher, John Berry will give a presentation on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, on what was happening in our area before 1876 while Colorado was still just a territory.  Come learn about the explorers that came through here.  In case this isn’t enough history for you, join us on March 12, 2026, to hear stories of Colorado people  around here after 1870. The presentations are at 7pm at the Philip & Jerry Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. Contact the Castle Rock Museum for more information at museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or 303-814-3164.  Check out our website at www.castlerockmuseum.org for more events and information.

Who Killed Roger Dean?  Come hear about this murder and how the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office found the killer 30 years after the murder.  Join us on Thurs. Jan. 8, 2026 to hear Crime Analysist Supervisor, Michelle Kennedy talk about the research she and the DCSO Cold Case Unit did to solve this crime. 

Join us Thurs. Nov. 13, 2025 for a presentation by Tom Tudor on The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.  Mr. Tudor served as sentinel and commander of the relief at the tomb from 1969 – 1970. He is a life member of The Society of the Honor Guard and has given hundreds of presentations on the cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  The presentation is at 7pm at the Philip & Jerry Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. Contact the Castle Rock Museum for more information at museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or 303-814-3164.  Check out our website at www.castlerockmuseum.org for more events and information.

Join us Thurs. Oct. 16, 2025 for a presentation by CRHS board member, David Roh on the “History of Railroads in Colorado”.  Mr. Roh is a lifelong railroad enthusiast and history buff.  He will talk about the history of railroads in Colorado especially in the 19^th century.  The presentation is at 7pm at the Philip & Jerry Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. Contact the Castle Rock Museum for more information at museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or 303-814-3164.  Check out our website at www.castlerockmuseum.org for more events and information.