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The STORIES of Southeast Colorado - PRESERVED FOR EVERYONE.
Discover photographs, documents, memories, and restoration work across 8 counties.
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Buildings hold memory.
1877 Little White Schoolhouse
Restoration work on Rocky Ford's 1877 Little White Schoolhouse by FHSECO members includes extensive roof replacement, structural repairs, chimney rehabilitation, and ongoing exterior and interior improvements.
Supported by the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation and the Jonathan and Shari Fox Foundation.
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Jackie Moore Cabin
Originally constructed circa 1860 north of Fowler, the historic Jackie Moore Cabin was relocated and rebuilt multiple times over the decades, most recently being moved and reassembled in 2026 at 407 North 12th Street in the Little White Schoolhouse backyard in Rocky Ford.
2026 Jonathan & Shari Fox Foundation Grant.
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1909 White Rock Schoolhouse
The 1909 White Rock Community Schoolhouse is undergoing comprehensive restoration following severe hail damage, with completion expected by the September 2026 Oyster Fry. Flooring restoration is planned for 2027.
Grant of $25,000 from the Bob and Doris Johnston Foundation to The Friends of Historic Southeast Colorado
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Len Stroud: The Cowboy Who Made Danger Look Like Art
Explore the legacy of Len Stroud, a pioneer of professional rodeo, his wife Mayme, and their influence on early Colorado rodeo history.
Harry Mitsukazu Harada, Jr. (1941–2021)
A memorial tribute to Harry "JR" Harada, a cherished family man, dedicated professional, and active community member from Rocky Ford, Colorado.
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