'An Evening with General William Jackson Palmer'

Palmer Lake Historical Society "An Evening with General William Jackson Palmer"

The Palmer Lake Historical Society will be hosting General William Jackson Palmer portrayed by Dave Harmon. General Palmer will share stories about his Quaker upbringing, the civil war and his contributions to the expansion of transportation in the American West during the late nineteenth century.

General Palmer is also well known for his philanthropy, which included the founding of the Colorado College, along with other institutions and parks for the public benefit.

The Palmer Lake Historical Society is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Palmer Divide area since 1956. We welcome newcomers to the area. In case of inclement weather we follow School District 38 weather closures.

About the Palmer Lake Historical Society

Mission: The mission of the Palmer Lake Historical Society (PLHS) is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide access to historical data, artifacts and other items of significance relating to the Palmer Divide area and make resources available to the public primarily through the Lucretia Vaile Museum and annual programming.

Goals: The primary goals and objectives of the Palmer Lake Historical Society are to assemble, preserve, display (as feasible), and interpret historical objects and printed material pertaining to the Palmer Divide area that includes Palmer Lake, Monument, School District 38, the United States Air Force Academy, and as far east as Table Rock.