May 2014

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- Exhibits and Events

*Admission is always free

Trolley Tours return for the 5th year!!

May 31, 2014

Please join us for a fun filled trolley tour of Historic Castle Rock. These tours are approximately forty-five minutes long and begin and end in the parking lot of the Castle Rock Museum. Tours this year will highlight buildings that were built using local rhyolite.

Tour Times
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Reservations are required. Please call or email to:
Castle Rock Museum
(303) 814-3164
crmuseum@comcast.net

Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Exhibit is still on Display in the museum. This CCC camp was located in Castle Rock in from 1934 to 1941. Come see a little local history.

There has been an addition to the
Continental Divide Raceway exhibit.

"Showdown at CDR"

Featuring Jim Hall in his #66 Birdcage Masarati vs. Carroll Shelby driving the #2 Scarab.
Wonderful new information on numerous race cars and their iconic American legends.

May's Free Presentation

May 8, 2014
Refreshments at 6:45 pm, Presentation at 7:00 pm
Philip S. Miller Library
100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, Co. 80104
Jerry Persall: "Soul-Melting Scenery" A Naturalist's Not Too Terribly Technical Interpretation of Local Landforms.

- May's Calendar

May 8 - Castle Rock Historical Society's FREE Presentation - "Landmark for All"
May 31 - 5th Annual Trolley Tours

Coming in June...

Castle Rock Historical Society FREE Presentation
WHO: Rex Evilsizor
WHAT: A presentation on Rex's experience working in the railroad industry.
WHERE: Phillip Miller Library in Castle Rock, Colorado
100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, Co 80104
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2014; refreshments at
6:30pm program starts at 7:00pm
WHY: Everyone loves a FREE presentation from the
Castle Rock Historical Society.

Walking and Bike Tours
Walking and Bike tours begin again starting in June.
They are scheduled on the fourth Saturday of the month from June-September.
Tours begin at The Courtyard on Perry Street between 2nd and 3rd Street and will start at 10:30 am. Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

Group tours by request
Castle Rock Museum (303) 814-3164
crmuseum@comcast.net

- History Corner

G.A.T. 75

At the apex of the roof in the baggage area of the depot (Castle Rock Museum) are the letters G A T and the number 75. Was this the beginning of the graffiti on the rhyolite wall in the depot that was completed in 1875? Were they someones initials and if so, whose? Those of us who work at the museum believe they are the initials of George Alvin Triplett, the first telegrapher at the new D&RG Train Depot in Castle Rock. George went on to be a very influential man in Castle Rock history. He was Castle Rock's first City Clerk and Recorder, the town's mayor, a County Treasurer, and County Judge. He was also involved in the beginning of the D.C. Fair and Rodeo. He even married the daughter of Father Dyer, "The snowshoe Itinereny preacher". What a life!! Do you know if The Triplett House is still standing in Castle Rock? And if so, where?

- News

Lionel Oberlin, the first Director of the Castle Rock Museum, has moved to Seattle to be near his daughter, Wendy. He has an apartment at the Emeritus Senior Living Center. His new address is
805 4th Ave. N. #254
Seattle, Wa. 98109
I am sure he would love to get a card from his many old friends.

Recycle - Save those aluminum cans!!

The museum collects and recycles aluminum cans to raise money for matching grants. Bring those cans to the museum and use the green container next to the bathroom. Aluminum cans only please. Anything else will be removed by the recycling company. Help the environment and raise a little money for the museum.

Mission: The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock museum, celebrates, educates, and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock, Colorado area.

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Opportunities to Contribute

You know we need you!! Thank you to those who help with hands, time and money. Whatever your skill is, it can help the community in your historical little town of Castle Rock.
To find out how you can help email president@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org .