Castle Rock Historic Preservation Month 2026: Trolley Tours, Walking Tours, and a Month-Long Scavenger Hunt
May is Historic Preservation Month in Castle Rock, and the Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum are running free trolley tours, a downtown walking tour, a tea fundraiser, and a month-long scavenger hunt across the Town's historic sites — all in May 2026.
The timing connects two larger anniversaries: America's 250th birthday and 150 years of Colorado statehood (1876–2026). Castle Rock's own preservation story sits inside both.
The full May 2026 calendar
Scavenge the Rock — May 1 to May 31
A family-friendly scavenger hunt across historic Castle Rock sites. Visit landmarks, collect points, and earn entries for prizes — including tickets to the Town's Summer Concert Series. Runs the full month. Details at CastleRockMuseum.org.
Historic Trolley Tours — Saturday, May 2
Hop aboard the Town Trolley for guided tours through Castle Rock's historic streets. Departures from the Castle Rock Museum (420 Elbert St) at:
- 9:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m.
Free, but reservations are required.
Victoria's Tea — Saturday, May 16, 2–4 p.m.
Tea and scones with "The Legendary Ladies" bringing Castle Rock's history to life through living-history performances. This event is a fundraiser for the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum.
Downtown Castle Rock Walking Tour — Saturday, May 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
A free 45-minute guided walking tour of Downtown Castle Rock, hosted by the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum. The tour walks through the Town's founding-pioneer story and its most recognizable historic buildings.
- Start: The Courtyard on Perry Street, 333 Perry St.
- End: Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St.
- No reservations required.
The Society offers this tour once a month from May through September — so if you miss May 30, it returns in June.
The Castle Rock Museum itself
The Museum lives inside the 1875 Denver & Rio Grande Railroad depot at 420 Elbert St — meaning the building is itself a piece of Castle Rock history. Inside: photographs, documents, and mementos covering the Town's story from its founding through today.
➜ Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum directory listing
Self-guided options
If May 30 doesn't work, the Town offers a self-guided walking tour map any day of the year. Per the Town's official Walking Tour Map page, the map covers two areas:
- Historic Downtown Castle Rock
- The Craig and Gould Neighborhood — described by the Town as the area with the highest concentration of historically significant structures in Douglas County.
The interactive map is at CRgov.com/HistoryWalks.
For kids
The Town has produced Historic Preservation coloring and activity sheets for kids, available at participating Downtown restaurants.
Where to find official info
- Event details + maps: CRgov.com/HistoricPreservation
- Self-guided walking tour maps: CRgov.com/HistoryWalks
- Scavenge the Rock details: CastleRockMuseum.org
- Town news subscription: CRgov.com/NotifyMe
- Town helpline: 720-896-TOWN (8696)
At a glance
Historic Preservation Month coordinates four guided experiences in May 2026 — a month-long scavenger hunt, free trolley tours on May 2, the Victoria's Tea fundraiser on May 16, and the free downtown walking tour on May 30 — plus the self-guided HistoryWalks map and kids activity sheets. The trolley tours and walking tour are explicitly free per the Town; Victoria's Tea is a paid fundraiser supporting the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum.
The May 30 downtown walking tour is the easiest starting point: free, no reservation required, 45 minutes, finishing inside the Museum so you can keep exploring.
Visit
Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum
420 Elbert Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Castle Rock Historic Preservation Month runs: May 1 – May 31, 2026
CRgov.com/HistoricPreservation | CastleRockMuseum.org | Town Facebook | Town Instagram
Sources: Town of Castle Rock News Flash, May 1, 2026 — "Celebrate Castle Rock's history during Historic Preservation Month"; Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum; Town of Castle Rock Walking Tour Map page; Town of Castle Rock Historic Preservation page.
Looking for more Castle Rock events this month? Browse the full Castle Rock events calendar or see things to do in Douglas County this weekend. Moving to the area? Start with our Castle Rock moving guide.