The Palmer Lake Historical Society was founded by Marian McIntyre McDonough in October, 1956. There are approximately 150 current members who support the Society through their dues ($10.00 individual or $15 family for a one-year membership; print out our Membership Form to join or renew your membership). Both the Palmer Lake Historical Society and the Lucretia Vaile Museum are non-profit.

The PLHS holds special occasion programs once a month including "An Evening with John Fielder," famous Colorado Author/Photographer and "The Annual Tour of Estemere," a magnificent Queen Anne Victorian home.

Dizzy and the Star of Palmer LakeThe Historical Society is proud to announce the dedication of a large bronze statue of Dizzy, the locally famous German Shepherd. Dizzy helped build the Star of Palmer Lake in 1935. Dizzy was presented as a gift to the people of Palmer Lake on October 21, 2006 to commemorate the Society's 50th anniversary. In keeping with our unofficial motto, "History Should Be More Than a Memory," Dizzy will be watching over the Star on Sundance Mountain for many years to come. Read the full story of the Star and Dizzy here: The Star of Palmer Lake

A significant anniversary gift to the people of the Town of Monument is being developed now.

In 1998, the PLHS provided a fountain for the lake to partially replicate the one that existed at the turn of the century. The fountain runs during the spring, summer and fall months.

In 1964 the Historical Society opened the original museum which was housed in what is currently the Town Offices (originally the AT&SF Section Foreman's house). The Museum moved to the current building as the Lucretia Vaile Library and Museum in October, 1981. The PLHS Board of Directors oversees and appoints a director for the museum and pays major museum expenses.