Arapahoe County Volunteer Connections

Visitors can step back in time at 17 Mile House, a 160-year old farm which served as an important resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. This patchwork built house was used as a cattle ranch and dairy farm until 1976. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected in perpetuity in 1983 after an outpouring of community support. 

This County-designated heritage area is managed by Open Spaces with support from volunteers. Volunteers lead tours of the farmhouse, interpret historical and natural history for school groups, and provide hands-on experiences during scheduled open house events. Volunteers also create interpretive displays, maintain the gardens, and care for the historic collection of artifacts.

The 2026 schedule of 17 Mile House Farm Park open house events with family-fun educational activities will be posted here and on main website in February. 

The Arapahoe County Extension Office delivers 4H programming, food safety and preservation education, and extensive horticulture programs.

Arapahoe County is home to more than 100,000 residents over the age of 60. The Senior Resources team offers programs and opportunities to assist seniors and those with disabilities in maintaining healthy, active and independent lives.

The Dig Out Your Neighbor program is a seasonal program that supports individuals in need of support with snow shoveling during the winter.

With two locations, one in Littleton and Aurora, Arapahoe County’s Veterans Service Office (VSO) is dedicated to serving the veterans in Arapahoe County and advocates for veterans in the community.

The team supports veterans and their dependents to determine eligibility and access to federal and state benefits. They bridge the gap between veterans and resources to support them.