Persse Place Open House
Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!
About this Event
Step back in time to 1903 when Henry Persse built his splendid Stone House to entertain his visitors at his beloved Roxborough. With our expert volunteer historians to answer your questions, visit the stone house and a nearby outbuildings to learn about the history of Roxborough, the Persse Family, and what it was like to live in Roxborough at the turn of the century. Open Houses will be held every Saturday morning from May to October, weather and volunteer availability permitting.
Location
Related Events
Apr
18
Table Talk Saturday
Apr 18, 2026 · 4:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Come on out on Saturday, April 18 between 10:00am to 2:00pm to check out our table talks with our Naturalist volunteers. Subjects include: Bee a Pollinator and Leave No Trace.
Apr
19
Registration Required:
Please register for this event.
Guided Bird Walk
Apr 19, 2026 · 1:30pm
Roxborough State Park
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Registration required and meeting location is at the Visitor Center patio.
Apr
26
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Apr 26, 2026 · 4:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations.
Explore S’more
Get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration to create sweet memories. The pass gives you entry to all state parks and supports wildlife conservation.