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    Living History at Rock Ledge Ranch

    Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

    June 2-August 18, 2012


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    Living History at Rock Ledge Ranch

    A visit to the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, the living history museum of the Pikes Peak Region, allows visitors to experience the lives of the people who lived, worked, hunted, herded and raised famiies in this area from the 1700s to the early 20th century. Costumed interpreters tell the stories and demonstrate work, tools and abilities of these people through four time periods:

    -1775-1835 American Indian Area
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    A visit to the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, the living history museum of the Pikes Peak Region, allows visitors to experience the lives of the people who lived, worked, hunted, herded and raised famiies in this area from the 1700s to the early 20th century. Costumed interpreters tell the stories and demonstrate work, tools and abilities of these people through four time periods:

    -1775-1835 American Indian Area

    -1860s Galloway Homestead one-room log cabin

    -1880s Chambers working farm and Rock Ledge House

    -1907 Orchard House, built by Colorado Springs' founder, William J. Palmer, for relatives


    In addition, visitors can see the craftsmanship of a 19th century blacksmith, drink a cold sarsaparilla at the General Store, and see heirloom breeds of farm animals about the site.


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    Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

    30th Street & Gateway Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80904

    Full map and directions

    Admission Info:

    Adult - $8.00
    Senior (55+) - $5.00
    Youth/Teen (6-17) - $4.00
    Children (5 and under) - Free
    Living History Assoc. Members - Free


    General Day and Time Info:

    Wednesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.


    Phone: 719-578-6777


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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