Our History
Colorado is known for its magnificent landscapes. From the eastern plains to the Great Sand Dunes, to our spectacular “Fourteeners,” to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado River, there is remarkable beauty across our state. One of our most memorable landscape features is our red rocks. Though red rocks appear in other states, their prominence across the front-range in Colorado makes them a distinguishing feature for our state. One of the most notable examples of this landscape feature is Red Rocks Park located along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and home to Red Rocks Amphitheater, a National Historic Landmark. By nature, the amphitheater is almost flawless acoustically. But with significant work by the depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps to include a formal stage and seating, this outdoor theater has become one of Colorado’s most brilliant crown jewels. Red Rocks Chapter, NSDAR, was formed in the Littleton (Ken Caryl) area, which is in Jefferson County as is Red Rocks Park. The “Hogbacks,” as the start of the foothills is known, is home to this spectacular landmark. They are the geographical transition zone between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. The natural amphitheater took over 200 million years to form, and the Red Rocks formation was once listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The two rock monoliths that primarily form the natural amphitheater are taller than Niagara Falls! More than just concepts, “God, Home, and Country” indeed comes alive at Red Rocks Park. God’s gift of life and beauty is rarely more clearly felt than at Red Rocks’ Easter sunrise service. High school graduations across the Denver metro area choose Red Rocks Park for their ceremonies; in addition, brides and grooms use this beautiful scenery for their wedding venues. We Coloradans are certainly blessed to live in such proximity to so spectacular a geographical landmark. It is a matter of great joy and pride. Organized February 22, 2019; Confirmed March 5, 2019