History Hike: Sod Houses

History Hike: Sod Houses

See how topography and ecology led to the construction, use and longevity of sod homes for homesteaders in the late 19th century.

By Aurora Museum Foundation

Date and time

Saturday, August 9 · 9 - 10:30am MDT

Location

Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)

21901 East Hampden Avenue Aurora, CO 80013

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Follow the entrance trail to parking and park behind the brown building and walk west to the visitor center.

Please wear closed toed shoes for walking outdoors and on trails, appropriate layers for the weather, and bring water. This hike will be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and approximately 1.5 miles. The hike will be beginner in difficulty, and we plan to move at a steady pace with some stopping.

History Hikes are monthly opportunities from May through October to learn about Aurora while outside. Content written for adults.

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Aurora Museum Foundation

If you would like to request accommodations in order to participate, please visit AuroraGov.org/Accessibility

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