Special Hours for Independence Day
July 4, 5 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. 
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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.