Castle Rock Historical Society
Upcoming Events
Join us for community-oriented lectures, hands-on workshops, special exhibits and family-friendly activities that share, educate, and celebrate the rich history of Castle Rock. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time visiting we have a wonderful lineup of programs and events, check out what’s coming up and make plans to join us.
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Visit the Museum
The Castle Rock Museum is housed in a historically significant structure, the Castle Rock Denver & Rio Grande Depot. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, the first narrow gauge line in the United States, was built between Denver and Old Colorado City (Colorado Springs) in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer. In 1874, locals pushed for a railroad depot in Castle Rock, the designated county seat for the newly realigned Douglas County and by the fall of 1875 Castle Rock had a railroad depot on the Denver & Rio Grande line.
