September 27, 2025 – Sunday Arvada Cemetery tour
Join us in making the Historic Arvada Cemetery Tour an unforgettable experience! Volunteer with us to share our amazing history and have a great time while connecting with our vibrant community.
August
8/2/2025 Saturday
Member & Volunteer Celebration
1:00pm – Allen House Pavilion 11200 W. 64th Ave
We deeply appreciate the value you
bring to our organization—and to the
community we serve.
To thank and honor you for your
dedication and support of the
Society, we are excited to celebrate
you and your commitment. Please
join us for an afternoon of music,
refreshments, and fellowship!
We look forward to sharing this
special time with you!
8/23/2025 Saturday
AHS Annual Meeting
10 am – Noon – Arvada Elks Lodge 5700 Yukon St
Join us for the Arvada Historical
Society’s Annual Membership
Meeting, where we will vote on new
directors and enjoy a meet-and-
greet with fellow members,
including some of our newest
additions.
Details on the speaker will be
announced soon—stay tuned!
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS – Join Us!
The Arvada Historical Society Board of Directors meets May, July, September, and November to discuss and guide the work of the Society. Meetings are now held on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 PM at the McIlvoy House (7307 Grandview Ave.), with the exception of August, when we host our Annual Membership Meeting.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
Meetings are open to the public, and we welcome community members to attend and learn more about what’s happening at the Society. Agendas vary each month based on current projects and priorities—come join the conversation.
History Speaks – New AHS onging Series
The Ditches of Arvada – was on Saturday May 17, 2025 and was the first free event in our new History Speaks Series.
This engaging and educational talk was a moderated panel featuring representatives from the Juchem Ditch and Farmers Highline Canal will share the fascinating stories of the ‘59ers who dug ditches by hand to support gold mining and agriculture. Discover how these pioneering families turned Arvada into a thriving farming community, bringing water—and life—to the land. Bring your friends and family for this unique look into our city’s watery roots!
Ditches of Arvada Map– click here
This ongoing series will continue in the Fall of 2025 – register below to be on the invite list
FREE Event Registration Preferred – Get on our reminder list – Click Here
Contact us at (303) 431-1261 or Email – Click Here
Check out the article in coordination with our partner the Arvada Press Colorado Community Media – Click Here
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