Idaho Springs, the Gem of the Mountains, is home to one of history's greatest stories ~ the Gold Rush of 1859. The Historical Society of Idaho Springs is still capturing priceless and often humorous accounts of its pioneers. We share just a few with you in this section of our website.
Find out about the people and events that shaped this historic mining town. You're sure to enjoy the fun facts and trivia of our more colorful past. The image of Crazy Robson featured here, is from the Marchington collection.
You'll discover the celebrities, both famous and infamous, who have stopped through on their way to another adventure. You'll enjoy stories that date back to the early years when Idaho Springs was just beginning to grow as a settlement.
Do you have a story to tell? We'd love to hear it! HSIS has captured timeless stories through its oral history program. For more information call 303.567.4382 or
email us.
