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Many natives and incomers of the Western states find themselves wondering about the history of their local area. Stories of the how the Wild West was conquered are one of the mainstays of American culture, but few of us ever get the chance to get a glimpse of what life was like for the settlers who were part of the true history of state like Colorado.

One of the most important parts of the Chatfield Botanic Gardens is the historic homestead that remains intact, and at which visitors can experience something of the life of the first settlers who made their homes in the Highland Ranch area. The homestead, dating from the 19th century, was built by German settlers. All of the ranch buildings have been kept intact, and the atmosphere of a true ranch is…