In the summer of 2011 an archeological assessment of the Foster House and Stagecoach Station was completed by students from UCCS (Colorado Springs) under the direction of William Arbogast from the Department of Anthropology at UCCS and Project Archaeologist William Tilley. This was funded by a grant from the Colorado State Historical Fund. The collected materials are still being analyzed but suggest both domestic and industrial activities. This assessment tells us that the site has potential to reveal further significant inormation regarding a period of the State's history that has been overlooked. The final report will be available in the coming months. The Foster House Stage Station & Hotel is under consideration to the National Register of Historic Places and has been placed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. Listing of a property provides recognition of the historic importance of the property and and the surrounding rural landscape. The property is located about 3 miles northeast of Aguilar on private property. Read more about this historic site in our "Stories" link.

New Officers installed in January of 2012 are President, June Valentine, Vice President, William Tilley, Treasurer, Karol Lyon, Secretary, Judi Morgan and fifth chair person, Ellen Larson. This enthusiastic group has a busy and exciting year planned with fund raisers, guest speakers and field trips. Click on our "calendar" link to learn about upcoming events.

A membership drive is a key isssue discussed at our January luncheon/ meeting. All members and guests were treated to a wonderful lunch by our "resident" chef, Wolfgang Jank & his wife, Georgia. This was greatly appreciated by all. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us through this site or write us at AVHS, PO Box 459, Aguilar, CO 81020.

The "Aguilar Fest" committee has selected the weekend of July 21-22, 2012 for this annual event. Following a parade on Saturday morning there will be entertainment at the park, arts & craft booths, plenty to eat & drink & much more. Saturday afternoon there will be a "mud race" event at the local school ball field. For further info or if you would like a "vendor form" be sure to check out Facebook - keyword "Aguilar Fest".

On Saturday July 21st, the AVHS will feature a "recognition" of six more homestead families. These printed stories can be added to the first "booklet" we printed last summer. There are a few copies still available. Make sure you make time to visit the Apishapa Valley Heritage Center this summer to pick up your copy. We will have photos and stories featuring these still to be selected families. If you would like to be a part of this project contact us at this site or at AVHS, PO Box 459 Aguilar, CO 81020. Please consider volunteering to help us keep our doors open in order to preserve and show our collection of newspaper articles, photos, old business ledgers, books on the area and much more. We are located at 151 Main Street next door to the historic Verderaime Bakery. We are open by appointment only in the Winter months but will open in June; hours will be posted.

We hope to continue our oral history interviews with our senior citizens in the coming year. If you would like to be a part of this project, please let us know. This project is important so that their stories are not lost and will be available for future generations. We also encourage you to consider writing your story! Watch for an update on this newsletter link for upcoming events and news.

Our mailing address is:

AVHS
PO Box 459
Aguilar, CO 81020

or call 719-941-4678 for more information.