All monthly meetings are free and open to the public!

Fourth Monday of the month, 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Old Town Library, 201 Peterson Street, in the first-floor community room.
See below for our list of featured speakers/presentations.

If you would like to help set up the room, please show up around 6:10 pm. Thanks!

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Women’s History in Fort Collins.

November 26, 2026, 6:30 pm, in the Old Town Library.

Women have played an important role in shaping Fort Collins from its earliest days, yet their stories are often less visible in the historical record. This presentation will explore the lives and contributions of women in Fort Collins, from pioneer settlers, teachers, and entrepreneurs to suffragists, community leaders, professionals, and advocates for change. Along the way, we’ll meet some of the women who helped build the community, learn about the organizations and causes they supported, and discover how their work influenced Fort Collins over the years.

Calendar of Upcoming Society Events

All events take place on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Old Town Library with the exception of the May meeting, which will feature a downtown walking tour (as the library is closed that day).

October 26: History of Industry in Fort Collins.
November 23: Fort Collins Women’s History.
December: No meeting. Enjoy the holidays!

These dates are set, but the topics may shift around a bit depending on when speakers are available. If you or someone you know would be a good speaker for any of the topics listed here, please let us know!

​Contact Sarah Frahm at sarah@fortcollinshistoricalsociety.org.

The Fort Collins Historical Society hosts one event a month. However, we strongly encourage our members to attend other history and heritage events taking place throughout Northern Colorado. Here’s a few events that have hit our radar. Please click through to the organization’s website to confirm date and time.

October 3

2026 Loveland Stone Age Fair. The Loveland Archaeological Society presents its annual Stone Age Fair, one of the longest-running archaeology events in the country — first held in the small town of Cornish, Colorado in 1934 and a Loveland tradition since 1940. The free, non-commercial event features all-day artifact exhibits, flint knapping demonstrations, an artifact identification table, and a Distinguished Lecture Series. This year’s lecture focuses on continued investigations at the Powars II Paleoindian Red Ochre Mine in southeastern Wyoming, presented by Dr. Bruce Bradley, George Zeimens, and John Voight. No buying or selling of artifacts. Free and open to the public. 9:00 am–6:00 pm, McKee 4-H Youth and Community Building at The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland.

October 5

Civil War Roundtable: Bastions of Defense. The next Civil War Roundtable will be held October 5 at 1pm at the Harmony Presbyterian Church, 400 Boardwalk Dr.The speaker will be Karla Flook who will present on the “Bastions of Defense.” Meetings are free and open to the public.

October 6

Loveland Historical Society Cemetery Tour. Visit the graves of Loveland’s earliest residents and discover their story. As we celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary, we will talk about how these individuals” stories go beyond Loveland and are connected to Colorado’s history. 6-7 pm. 374 E 20th St (Lakeside Cemetery), 374 E 20th St, Loveland.

October 15

Preservation with Heart: Where History and Community Meet. Loveland Historical Society continues the 250/150 celebration with our October 15th panel discussion Preservation with Heart: Where History and Community Meet. The panel will explore how historic preservation can honor historical and architectural significance while strengthening a building’s connection to the community. We’ll discuss strategies for linking historic spaces to downtown life and balancing historical value, practical use, and community engagement, preserving our history, and the heart of Loveland for future generations. Doors open at 6. Talk begins at 6:30 pm. Held at the Loveland Museum, 503 N Lincoln Ave. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.

October 25

From Sugar Beets to Silicon: The History of Industry in Fort Collins. Fort Collins has a long history of making things, growing things, and finding new ways to turn ideas into opportunity. This presentation will explore the evolution of industry in Fort Collins, from its early agricultural roots and the rise of the sugar beet industry to the arrival of technology, manufacturing, and other modern industries in the 20th century. Along the way, we’ll see how industry shaped the city’s economy, landscape, and growth, and how Fort Collins continually reinvented itself as new industries took root. Join the Fort Collins Historical Society for this free presentation. 6:30 pm in the Old Town Library.

If you know of an October History or Heritage event that’s not listed here, please reply to this email with information and we’ll get it included next time around.