It was a whisper of a town born from necessity and rebellion, tucked in the foothills right next to Colorado City. In the light of dawn, it shimmered like a mirage. Wooden false-front buildings lined its main street, their fresh paint glowing with promise, their saloon doors swinging with secrets. Ramona was carved out of stubborn hope, the place anyone could go for a good time in the shadows of prohibition. Up until the whole state of Colorado went dry in 1916, Ramona remained a town until citizens voted to disincorporate in 1947, and it was annexed into Colorado Springs in 1955.
On August 6th, we invite you to come stand in the same place where Ramona was founded and take part in the dedication of a historical marker which showcases this important part of the Westside's story.
After the dedication, we’ll be handing out maps that show exactly where Ramona’s buildings once stood. With these in hand, you’ll be able to walk the very streets of old Ramona and see how the town was laid out, bringing its history to life right beneath your feet.
After this, come visit our museum right down the same street! At our museum, we have a Ramona display with actual artifacts from the town, the safe that was used in the Heidelberg Inn Saloon and much more. We also have a wonderful book available written by David Swint Jr. called, "Bars and Brass Rails - The Story of Ramona, Colorado."
Mark your calendars, and we hope to see you then!
Wednesday
August 6, 2025
10:00am
Thorndale Park, corner of 24th and Uintah
