Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Summer Tea Luncheon
2023-06-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-06-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-06-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Summer Tea Luncheon at the 1907 Orchard House! Experience a delightful Summer Tea Luncheon under a tent on the secluded pergola lawn, followed by a tour of the historic country estate. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette. All Summer Tea Luncheons are offered on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. and last approximately one hour.
Seats are $25 each and are non-refundable. Payment is due to secure each reservation. Chicken salad sandwiches, scones, and sweets will be served along with hot tea and cold lemonade. No substitutions are available. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer alternative fare for those with food allergies, but you are welcome to call (719) 578-6777 with any questions. Payment includes admission to all of the historic sites at the Ranch.
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School Field Trips
2023-05-18 - 2023-05-19, 2023-05-11 - 2023-05-12, 2023-05-04 - 2023-05-05, 2023-04-27 - 2023-04-28, 2023-04-20 - 2023-04-21, 2023-04-13 - 2023-04-14
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Blacksmith Workshop
2023-03-19 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-18 09:00 - 16:30
The Basic Blacksmith Workshop will be back for its 16th year! Ranch Blacksmith, and one of Pikes Peak Region’s most accomplished craftsmen, Andy Morris, will conduct this one-day workshops for beginners (16 years and older) and those who have a minimal amount of experience. Demonstrations will be provided with special guest Blacksmith, Don Hanson. These hands-on workshops will include an overview of blacksmith history, tools, techniques and discussions of supplies necessary for starting your own shop. Each participant will forge practical and decorative items from hot steel to take home and amaze their family and friends!

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Elizabeth Borders Book Talk
2022-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Join us as our very own Elizabeth Borders shares with us from her new book “The Stories The Stones Might Tell” and about how the story of the Rock Ledge House and the Chambers family reflects the larger story of the pioneers in the Pikes Peak Region.
There will be an opportunity to purchase your very own copy of the book at the talk, and ask questions about Rock Ledge House and the Chambers family.

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Jennie Marts Book Talk
2022-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Book Talk with Jennie Marts
Join author Jennie Marts as she recounts her book “Rescuing Harmony Ranch” and how she was inspired by Rock Ledge Ranch for the book’s setting.
Purchase and read Marts’ book beforehand and come with questions for the author. Books will also be available for purchase at the event.

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Book Talk at the Carriage House
2022-08-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
The Earth Is All That Lasts: A Few Things I Hated To Leave Out Of My Book But Did
“In writing a book of nonfiction, an author must constantly make hard choices on what information to include and exclude. A book can have only so many pages, and a reader will navigate only so many “side trips” in a narrative (what book reviewers refer to as “tangential material”) before putting the book down never to be retrieved. In writing my dual biography of the great Lakota leaders Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, I was faced with an abundance of primary source material, and there were numerous things – fascinating vignettes, great quotes, rare photos – that I decided to leave behind, that simply didn’t work. This presentation will give a few examples and my reasons for not including them in the finished manuscript.”
-Mark Lee Gardner
A native of Missouri, Gardner has authored award-winning books on Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett, Jesse James, and Theodore Roosevelt. He’s written for National Geographic History, American Heritage, the Los Angeles Times, and numerous other print and online publications. He’s also appeared on PBS’s American Experience, as well as on the History Channel, AMC, the Travel Channel, and on NPR. Gardner holds an MA in American Studies from the University of Wyoming and lives with his family at the foot of Pikes Peak.

Sign up for a discussion of Mark Gardner’s book “The Earth Is All That Lasts” and listen to Mark talk about the heroic and tragic lives of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull in the grand narrative of the Sioux Nation on August 22 at 6:30pm in the Carriage House. Books will be available for purchase at the talk. Alternatively, you are welcome to purchase and read Gardner’s book ahead of time and come ready for discussion and questions.

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Woodworking Demonstrations in the Workshop
2022-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Experience historic woodworking demonstrations with Mr. Cahill in the Workshop between the Barn and chicken coop.

Victorian Clothing at the Rock Ledge House
2022-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-05 14:00 - 15:00
Learn all about Victorian clothing with our interpreters at the Rock Ledge House.

Calisthenics at the Rock Ledge House
2022-08-11 14:00 - 14:30, 2022-08-04 14:00 - 14:30
Exercise the Victorian way with our interpreters at the Rock Ledge House.

Bread-Baking Demonstration at the Cabin
2022-08-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-04 13:00 - 16:00
Learn how early pioneers would have baked bread on the frontier.

Folk Songs at the Homestead Cabin
2022-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
Sing along to traditional folk songs with our interpreters at the Homestead Cabin.

Storytime at the American Indian Area
2022-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Gather around for some exciting legends and fascinating stories from our Native American interpreters.

Beading Class
2022-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Join interpreter Cheyene as she teaches you how Native Americans crafted with beads; and create a beaded craft of your own.
This class is designed for children (and adults) 6 years old and above. We ask that young children be accompanied by an adult to help them with the activity. This class is limited to 10 people per class and will be held every other Friday during our living history program.
The class will cost $5 per person to help cover cost of materials.

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