Aurora's Story at Mission Viejo Library
Friday May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Explore Aurora’s founding as the town of Fletcher, the early years of the city and the people who called it home.
Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E Hampden Cir.
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History Hike: High Line Canal at DeLaney
Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.
Explore the High Line Canal and the homestead site it once irrigated on this walk around the DeLaney Farm Historic District. Join the museum and the High Line Canal Conservancy for a 2-mile walk around property to discuss history, water and wildlife. 
DeLaney Farm, 170 S Chambers Road
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Yarn and Yap: The Community Effort to Create Jewell Wetlands
June 21, 11 a.m.
Bring your current knitting or crochet project to work on while we discuss the amazing community effort that went into creating Jewell Wetlands. Today Jewell Wetlands is a park with trails, a boardwalk and a butterfly garden, but not long ago it was slated for development. Discover the work that went into creating this park we all enjoy. 
Hoffman Height Library, 1298 Peoria St.

Open Days at Centennial House
June 21, 2 to 5 p.m. 
Explore what life was like in early Aurora by visiting the Queen Anne style Centennial House, built in 1891 by Aurora’s founder, Donald Fletcher. 
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Legendary Ladies 
June 21, 4 p.m.
The costumed performers and researchers of Legendary Ladies portray important women from Colorado History. This Civic Season, we’re hosting homesteader and cattle rustler, Jodie Bassett, Utopian author, Miriam Colt Davis, WWI Army Signal Corps operator, Merle Anderson, and opera singer, Lillian Russel. 
Tickets: $8

Open Days at DeLaney Farm
June 22 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Discover Aurora’s agricultural past at DeLaney Farm. This site contains the Gully Home, the oldest building standing in Aurora and the only known round barn in the state of Colorado.
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Tallyn’s Reach Movie Night: Dinosaur Double Feature
June 28, 2 p.m.
We’re celebrating our “Prehistoric Aurora” exhibit by teaming up with Tallyn’s Reach library for two iconic dinosaur movies in one day. “The Land Before Time,” (G) begins at 2 p.m. followed by “Jurassic Park,” (PG-13) starting at 3:30 p.m. Join in the family friendly fun of movie night and celebrate prehistoric Aurora.
Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E Arapahoe Rd.

Special Hours for Independence Day
July 4, 4 to 8 p.m.
Come out to the Aurora Municipal Center early to save your seat for fireworks and visit the museum while you wait. We’ll be open ahead of the main event so you can brush up on your local history while you celebrate American independence.

“Aurora’s Short Track” Exhibit Opening Car Show
July 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora History Museum is hosting a car show to highlight car culture in Aurora as we open our exhibit “Aurora’s Short Track: Century 21 Speedway. Explore the history of racing in Aurora and come see historic vehicles and modern hot-rods in our parking lot.

History Hike: Star K Ranch and the Wild Neighbors
July 19, 9 a.m.
Did you know that Aurora once had an alligator farm on Smith Road? Discover the surprising history of the land that today is Star K Ranch and about the plants and animals that call Aurora home. This hike is ADA accessible.
Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Rd.
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Open Days at DeLaney Farm
July 19, 2 to 5 p.m.
Discover Aurora’s agricultural past at DeLaney Farm. This site contains the Gully Home, the oldest building standing in Aurora and the only known round barn in the state of Colorado. 
Register

History Hike: Sod Houses
Aug. 9, 9 a.m.
Did you know that some American settlers in Colorado found so little wood for construction that they used the earth and plants of the high plains to build homes? See how topography and ecology led to the construction, use and longevity of sod homes for homesteaders in the late 19th century.
Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave.
Tickets: $5 

Open Days at DeLaney Farm
August 9, 1 to 4 p.m.
Discover Aurora’s agricultural past at DeLaney Farm. This site contains the Gully Home, the oldest building standing in Aurora and the only known round barn in the state of Colorado. 
Register

Open Days at Centennial House
August 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Explore what life was like in early Aurora by visiting the Queen Anne style Centennial House, built in 1891 by Aurora’s founder, Donald Fletcher.