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Events & Programs

To find out more about any of these programs, contact the AHMHS education team, 303.739.6660 or email us.

Weekly Programs

Morning at the Museum
Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Spend the morning with your preschooler at the Aurora History Museum for stories, crafts and hands-on activities. A new program is offered every week. Please note, children must be supervised by an adult.
Free, no registration required.

Coal Creek School Days
Fridays in June, July and August, 10:30 a.m
Coal Creek School Days are back! Beginning on June 6, Aurora History Musuem and Historic Sites will open the historic Coal creek Schoolhouse for fun kid-focused programming on Fridays. With new programs presented by different organizations, there’s something new to do each week. No program on July 4.
Weekly Schedule
Coal Creek Schoolhouse, 15500 E. 1st Ave. 

Upcoming Events

History Hike: Star K Ranch and the Wild Neighbors
July 19, 9 a.m.
Did you know that Aurora once had an alligator farm on Smith Road? Discover the surprising history of the land that today is Star K Ranch and about the plants and animals that call Aurora home. This hike is ADA accessible.
Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Rd.
Register

Open Days at DeLaney Farm
July 19, 2 to 5 p.m.
Discover Aurora’s agricultural past at DeLaney Farm. This site contains the Gully Home, the oldest building standing in Aurora and the only known round barn in the state of Colorado. 
Register

Open Days at Centennial House
July 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Explore what life was like in early Aurora by visiting the Queen Anne style Centennial House, built in 1891 by Aurora’s founder, Donald Fletcher. 
Register
History Hike: Sod Houses
Aug. 9, 9 a.m.
Did you know that some American settlers in Colorado found so little wood for construction that they used the earth and plants of the high plains to build homes? See how topography and ecology led to the construction, use and longevity of sod homes for homesteaders in the late 19th century.
Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Tickets: $5 

Open Days at DeLaney Farm
August 9, 1 to 4 p.m.
Discover Aurora’s agricultural past at DeLaney Farm. This site contains the Gully Home, the oldest building standing in Aurora and the only known round barn in the state of Colorado. 
Register

Open Days at Centennial House
August 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Explore what life was like in early Aurora by visiting the Queen Anne style Centennial House, built in 1891 by Aurora’s founder, Donald Fletcher. 

Save the Date

Watch here for registration - coming soon.



Online Content

Social Media

When Was It? Every Wednesday we post #WhenWasItWednesday with an object or photograph from our collection to social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). You’ll need to guess the year based on what you see (car models, stores, fashion, hair styles and trends). Here's the catch: we don't have dates for every object or photograph in our collection; we are counting on you to help us narrow down the time frame! @AuroraHistoryCO on all platforms.

Geocaches

Find geocaches located at Aurora Landmarks No. 5, No. 9, No. 11 and No. 26 using Geocaching.com. After you find the cache, visit the Aurora History Museum during regular business hours and receive a limited edition coin for each geocache you find. We showcase a different historic landmark every year, so start your collection today!
Coins are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. You do not need to pick up the coin on the same day you find the cache.

Discover DeLaney Homestead
The Discover DeLaney Homestead series is a great way to compliment a walk through the DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Open Space. Click a link below to learn more about the historic site.

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