Owners of the 1862 Virginia Dale Overland Stage Station and the 1909 Hurzeler House
Virginia Dale Community Club
Our mission is to preserve for society the beauty and culture of rural living while promoting the historical significance of our community through our events and activities.
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Celebrating the 161th year of the Virginia Dale Overland Stage Station and it's history in Northern Colorado!
About
Built in 1862 by the notorious Jack Slade, the Virginia Dale Stage Station is the only Stage Station still standing on the historic Overland Trail. The adjacent Hurzeler House, built in 1909 by Emil Hurzeler, was used as a personal residence for those who operated the general store and post office inside the stage station. Learn more about the history of these buildings.
2025 Open House & Craft Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025
9am -4pm
Fun for the whole Family
Quilt & Rifle Raffle Tickets available to purchase
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Schedule of Events:
9:30 Raising the Flag VDCC- Porch
10:00 Speaker Sylvia Garofalo: History of the Stage Station-Porch
11:00 Speaker Ken Jessen: The Overland Trail- Porch
11:00 Vintage Baseball Game #5-Star Base Ball Club of Colorado Territory vs. (Jack) Slade’s Sluggers -South Pasture
11:00-2:00 Lunch available for purchase in the Hurzeler House
12:00-12:45 Music: The McKays- Porch
12:45-1:15 Speaker Eva Sue Littleton: as Charlotte Lamb- Porch
1:15-2:00 Native American Drumming and Dancing: Fred Rodriguez, Manny Conquering Bear, Arnie Hernandez, Stanley Sandoval, Loren Davenport -Field East of Hurzeler House
1:00 Music: The Mckays -Picnic Area
2:00 Speaker Kelsey Bibo: The Dale Creek Bridge Project -Porch
50/50 Raffle Drawing- must be present to win Stage Station
4:00 Open House ends. Thanks Everyone!!
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FREE admission - accepting canned goods for Harvest Farms.
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Also Listed in Historic Larimer County's Newsletter
