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The STORIES of Southeast Colorado - PRESERVED FOR EVERYONE.
Discover photographs, documents, memories, and restoration work across 8 counties.
Preservation in progress
Buildings hold memory.
1877 Little White Schoolhouse
FHSECO members are actively restoring Rocky Ford’s 1877 Little White Schoolhouse.
Supported by the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation and the Jonathan and Shari Fox Foundation.
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Jackie Moore Cabin
The Jackie Moore Cabin has been moved to the Little White Schoolhouse backyard.
2026 Jonathan & Shari Fox Foundation Grant.
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1909 White Rock Schoolhouse
Repairs begin in July 2026 ahead of a grand re-opening at the 30th Annual Oyster Fry.
Grand re-opening planned for September 26, 2026.
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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.
Rocky Ford’s Historic Watermelon Days
Photographs and memories from Rocky Ford’s celebrated Watermelon Days at the Arkansas Valley Fair.
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Donna Abert
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Dustin Bryan
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Jeanette Myers
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Holly Bryan
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Steve Carlile
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Scott Davignon
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