The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The October Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening.
Visit with CSU Extension Master Gardeners and horticulturists to learn about bee-friendly gardening, supporting pollinators, and the Native Bee Watch program.
The farm’s beekeeper will also be onsite with a demo hive.
The featured activities: seed-planting and free guided nature walks at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
You can also take a guided 15-minute tour of the meticulously preserved 19th-century farmhouse and barn and check out authentic pioneer artifacts.
This County-designated heritage area includes a historic house, red barn, silo, milk house and loafing shed, which were restored to their known condition in the early 1900s, as well as two windmills and 32 acres of open space.
The Farm Park also features a trailhead connecting to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail and its 32-acres a portal to Colorado’s eco-system.
This event is FREE, but registration is required. Sign up here.
8181 S. Parker Rd., Centennial.
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