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Tales Behind the Tombstones: Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery

  • October 24, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery

    Big Red Barn, southeast corner of Hwy 285 and Foxton Road
    Conifer, Colorado 80433
Ticket Price $12.00-$15.00 Buy Tickets
Description

Tales Behind the Tombstones: Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery

Join us for a guided walking tour of Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery to hear stories of pioneers, murder, mysteries and tragedies. Since access to this cemetery is restricted, it's a rare chance to see the little cemetery on the hill above Hwy 285.

Speakers will share the history of the property, the pioneers who shaped Conifer and Jefferson, plus the tragic stories etched into the tombstones. This is an opportunity to see Conifer's history from an entirely new perspective, whether you're a history enthusiast, a resident interested in local lore, or simply curious about the stories that created our community.

  • October 24, 2:30-4:00pm (If tickets for this time sell out, another time slot will be opened)

  • No parking is permitted near the cemetery, so please arrive between 2-2:15pm at the former Beaver Ranch property with the Big Red Barn

  • Refer to the map below for the exact location of parking on the adjacent private property, courtesy of the Big Red Barn owners

  • A shuttle will take you across the highway to the cemetery and then be prepared for a short hike up the hill.

  • Buy your tickets ahead of time; Tickets sold day-of will be online only (no cash).

  • Tour is rain or shine, so wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the mountain weather. Walking sticks are also advised.

Date & Time

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery

Big Red Barn, southeast corner of Hwy 285 and Foxton Road
Conifer, Colorado 80433 Beaver Ranch Pioneer Cemetery
Conifer Historical Society & Museum

Mission

The Mission of the Conifer Historical Society and Museum is to share the region's legacy by collecting, preserving and exhibiting historical and cultural materials.

Background Statement

One day, a group of Conifer residents was sitting around the dinner table together and the topic of history came up. "Do you remember who used to live on that house way down on Kuester Road? What about that old Cemetery off Pleasant Park Road? Do you know anything about that?" And so the discussion went, and The Conifer Historical Society and Museum was born. Incorporated in January 2009, we have grown and now call the former Conifer Junction Schoolhouse our home. Our purpose now is to share the region's legacy by collecting, preserving and exhibiting historical and cultural materials and provide public access to services, collections, exhibits and a research library.

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