"Building Bridges Across Time"

Historic HIghlandlake, Inc.--a nonprofit,501 (c)3 member supported, historical society--is dedicated: to preserving the rich history of the Highlandlake and Mead, Colorado region, the preservation of local historical buildings and sites, and an active, educational outreach to the community at large.

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First Annual Historic Highlandlake History Essay Invitational

All 6th - 12th grade students
Living in the Mead School Attendance Area are invited to enter.

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Its time to renew your annual membership for 2010! Your membership dues help pay for this website, our newsletter, and our programs held throught the year. If you haven't renewed yet, click on the "Join Us" link on the left sidebar. You can now pay by credit or debit card, and as a bonus, when you do, you will also have access to our online BigTent group. So what are you waiting for?

Cradle Roll 1907 - 1915

This wonderful piece of history was found in the walls of a house once owned by members of the Highlandlake Church. The original is in very bad shape, but we were able to extract the names. Is you ancestor listed here? Go check it out!

After two years of closely working with the Mead Elementary School, we are thrilled to announce that our new book, "Old Highlandlake, Where I Grew up," is now available.

This coloring/history book tells the fictional story of "Jack Olsen" who grew up in the hey days of Highlandlake. With the exception of Jack and his sister Sarah, the mentioned people and events in Highlandlake and Mead's history are real.

Book is 32 pages and includes a map, timelines of important events for both Highlandlake and Mead, and 25 pages of detailed line drawings. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy this glimpse into Highlandlake and Mead's past.

Book is available at both the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, and the Berthoud Museum Gift Shops, or you may order your copy directly from us.
Cost: $10.00 ea. plus $3.00 postage. Call Pauli at: 970-535-4936.

Recent Additions:

Our Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter is now online!

Greeley Museum Opens Exhibit of "Ghost Towns and Boom Towns."

Download a walking tour map of Highlandlake. Warning large file 4.4 mbts! (PDF file)

Download notes on the history of the Highland Ditch Company. (PDF file)

We've won a coveted 2009 Stephen H. Hart award for Historical Preservation! Presentation ceremony was held at the Colorado History Museum on Feb. 4, 2009. More information and links to online news stories and press releases here.

 

 

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