We are pleased to announce
The 27th Annual Historic Presevation Alliance Gala
September 39th @ 6:30
2026 Summer Tours
We had yet another lovely and educational Summer Tour series. From The Pikeview Quarry to The Evergreen Cemetary, each Tour provided a wealth of information and a view that public visitors would not have the opportunity to see. We would like to thank our HPA Tour hosts, our generous guest Tour leaders who took the time to teach us so much about each historic destination and you, our Members for joining us!
Three places in El Paso County noted as part of History Colorado 150 Campaign
A doctor’s house. A historic school. A lodge for important meetings.
History was made at each of these locations in El Paso County and each of them has been recognized by a statewide initiative marking important places for underserved communities as part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary.
Membership Levels
Whether you are the owner or occupant of a historic building, a person who values cultural landscapes and archaeological sites, or are a citizen or visitor who appreciates and desires to maintain our historic beauty, we invite you to become a member of this alliance of citizens who care about Colorado Springs, its past and its future.
Members receive a membership card that provides FREE admission to all regular HPA meetings, seminars and our celebrated and fascinating Summer Tours. Members also receive invitations to special members-only activities and the Annual Historic Preservation Awards Gala.
You may join at any time, online or by mailing a check. Annual renewals for existing members occur quarterly.
Friend of General & Queen Palmer Annual Fee $500
Honoring the General and his wife, who founded our City and donated land for the city's enjoyment.
Friend of Winifield Scott Stratton Annual Fee: $250
In honor of the generous man who dared to dream, a skilled carpenter turned millionaire and philanthropist.
Friend of Helen Hunt Jackson Annual Fee $100
In honor of an author who dedicated her life to preservation, conservation and human rights.
Friend of Thomas Maclaren Annual Fee $60
In honor of a talented architect, whose buildings grace our town, including City Hall, and Pauline Chapel.
Friend of Alice Beemis Taylor Annual Fee: $40
Honoring a woman whose generosity led to the Fine Arts Center, Springs Day Nursery & Grace Episcopal.
Student Membership Annual Fee $15
High school or college students who have an interest in our history are welcome to join.
Would you like to donate a different amount?
If one of these membership amounts aren’t what you’re looking for, just pick the amount that works for you and still become a friend of HPA.
The 2026 Annual Business Meeting
Thank you to all of our current members and welcome to the new members!
Did you perhaps miss the meeting? Click here to watch the video!
2026 Winter Lecture Series
Thank you to all attendees for joining us at this year’s Winter Lectures. We are grateful to Tim Peckham, Owen Cramer and Cynthia Leonard for sharing their knowledge of our town with us. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Lectures!
February 19th:Reflections on 60 Yearsin the Shooks Run Neighborhood
Owen Cramer, Professor of Classics at Colorado College will walk us through the history of Shooks Run before and after its upper reach was diverted westward in the Templeton Gap Floodway and the human settlement near it, including historic denizens of the neighborhood: Joe Dozier and his grandson Frank Waters, Fannie Mae Duncan and the Looart Press.
March 19th:The Transformation ofGlen Eyrie
Tim Peckham from Glen Eyrie’s history department will bring us a lecture and slideshow featuring the architectural changes that have occurred since first constructed until the final “castle” was complete in 1905.
April 16th:A photo history ofThe Broadmoor Hotel
Cynthia Leonard, Broadmoor Hotel Historian will present a lecture featuring images from negatives that have just been sitting in boxes for 70+ years. These include the “new” service station, the Broadmoor Florist, the building of the International Center and more.
Video Library
Interested in learning more about The Historic Preservation Alliance? Curious about our Summer Tours or Winter Lectures? Thinking you would like to become a member but would like to see what it offers and would like to see the annual meeting for more info? Watch different videos below and if you would like to see our evergrowing library, then click here to visist the full video library.
Resource Library
23rd Annual HPA Gala Album
Thank you to our 2025 gala sponsors!
2025 Annual Gala
Honorary Projects
PHPZoning Overlay Project.
Commercial RenovationPioneer Museum
Commercial RehabilitationCS Day Nursery
Residential Rehabilitation115 W Columbia
He will be greatly missed
In Tribute to Gary Conover
Treasurer and Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs.
A Harlan-Wolfe Editorial
We are happy to have a guest writer with us to address The Harlan Wolfe Project.
A Roaring Success!
We are ecstatic to announce that the on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, City Council voted yes to declare the Parkside District the City’s first Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O) zone since 2007—a significant milestone for local preservation efforts.
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Winter Lectures
HPA looks forward to our Winter Lectures every year! We just announced the dates and locations for 2024 and can’t wait for you to join us this season!
Join HPA
Become a member! We have options for all levels. Most tours are free to members no matter what the membership level! A perfect Christmas gift for Friends and Family!
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We advocate to preserve and protect the historic places in our community! Your participation strengthens our voice whether it’s attending an event or making a donation!
