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Wheat Ridge Historical Society est. 1974

The Wheat Ridge Historical Society CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

1974-2024

We will be collecting winter clothing for Sustainable Fruit Dale/ Wheat Ridge once again at our December  social event. More  warm clothing is needed for area families. It's time to get out your winter items to see if they fit or are extras!!! All sizes of clothing are needed!

Winter Clothing Gifts
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The Wheat Ridge Historical Society   

Invites you to our 

     Second Saturday Socials

      10 am to 2 pm

Our winter socials will be In-Person.

at the Baugh House 11361 W. 44th Ave   Dec, Jan & Feb.

 

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Holiday Celebration ~ December 14 Wear your holiday sweater for prizes. Bring cookies and/or gifts for our cookie and white elephant gift exchanges with caroling and holiday fun. 

Sweater contests include "Ugly and Seasonal! 

 

 

 

 

Historical Fashion Show & Tea Party ~ January 11th ~ Dress up (Pioneer, Victorian, Edwardian, Flapper, or Hollywood Glam).

Our hostess Bonnie Botham will be serving  Tea and Treats

at 11 am and 1 pm  for a $10 donation.  

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Valentine’s Day Celebration ~ February 8th Make an old-fashioned Valentine’s Day card for local seniors friends, and family. Crafters are also welcome to bring/show/share their Valentine’s crafty projects.

With a Craft and Hobby show/sale.

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To see more photos from our social events go to our Facebook page or click on the link on our Events page then photos then albums to see each monthly event displayed. 

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​​​Join us for our Knit/Craft group on the Fourth Saturday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm at the Historical Park.  Share your projects, help each other with patterns and socialize! 

 

Save the date       

Spring Equinox Celebration ~ March 8, 2025

Earth Day Celebration ~ April  12, 2025

May Festival ~ May 10, 2025

Bikes, BBQ & Bingo June 14, 2025​

 

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2024 Second Saturday Socials will be celebrations

of the Society's 50th Anniversary.

Looking for Storytellers of Wheat Ridge History, Wheat Ridge Clubs and groups to share their information at our events, craft demonstrators, food trucks, volunteers, musicians and historians to join us. Please leave a phone message at 303-431-9111 or  email wrhistorical@gmail.com  

Idella Lewis shares a story at our social event. We are looking for locals to share their Wheat Ridge Stories see the Word Document  questions to get you started writing your story to share with your family, friends and the Historical Society ! 

 

The Wheat Ridge Historical Society is pleased to announce that Mark Oatis a WR High School Graduate will be painting a Mural on the side of the First Wheat Ridge Post Office at our May Festival. We are starting a donation fund to pay for the materials, renting scaffolding and expenses for this project. To donate go to our Membership and more page. Click on the donation tab to help with this project. 

Come and learn more about the history of Wheat Ridge from our volunteer historians.

 

Historical Park

4610  Robb St.

Baugh House 

11361 West 44th Ave 

Wheat Ridge Historical Society 

PO Box 1833

Wheat Ridge, Co 80034

303-421-9111

wrhistorical@gmail.com

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The Wheat Ridge Historical Society

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