History Colorado Center

Step back in time and uncover the historical roots of Ostara/Easter in this captivating workshop. Participants will dye eggs using natural pigments sourced from plants and fruits, as well as techniques reminiscent of those practiced for centuries. Throughout the workshop, our knowledgeable guides will share intriguing tales and insights into the cultural significance of Ostara/Easter, […]

Join Dr. David Forsyth for a deep dive into the history of two of Denver’s amusement parks: Lakeside Amusement Park and Manhattan Beach. Forsyth, a historian and museum professional, has authored several books and articles on local history including Denver's Lakeside Amusement Park: From the White City Beautiful to a Century of Fun (2016), which […]

History Colorado is hosting the 1st annual Preservation for a New Day: Panel and Community Conversations. This is a new forum designed to challenge traditional ideas about preservation and community development. This inaugural event will focus on housing, exploring how to take a project from concept to completion while honoring community and place. The event […]

Join History Colorado for our annual Stephen H. Hart Awards Celebration with host Mekialaya White, CBS Colorado News Anchor! Every year, History Colorado celebrates and recognizes exemplary projects in arhcaeology and historic preservation across the state. For more information, visit the Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation website or contact Sara Kappel at sara.kappel@state.co.us. […]

Come hear first-hand from artists featured in ¡Viva La Causa! Long Live the Cause! The Art of Change, currently on exhibit at the History Colorado Center. Lucha Martinez de Luna, Curator for Hispano, Chicano, and Latino History and Culture at History Colorado, will facilitate a discussion with a panel of artists featured in the exhibit, […]

Across the United States, the names of geographical features are being reevaluated in light of additional perspectives on the challenging history embedded in those names. Join Stacy Coleman, Assistant Director of Tribal Affairs for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, for an exploration of the transparent, community-driven research that goes into renaming efforts across the […]

Across the United States, the names of geographical features are being reevaluated in light of additional perspectives on the challenging history embedded in those names. Join Stacy Coleman, Assistant Director of Tribal Affairs for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, for an exploration of the transparent, community-driven research that goes into renaming efforts across the […]

Join us for a special reading and author talk with Camille T. Dungy, author of Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Soil documents Camille’s seven-year journey to resist the policies restricting her ability to diversify her garden in Fort Collins, Colorado. This heartfelt memoir draws intricate parallels between the ongoing struggles of a […]

El Día del Niño—the Day of the Child—is one of the year’s most exciting and vibrant events at the beautiful History Colorado Center, downtown Denver’s only Smithsonian Affiliate museum. Admission to the entire museum and its exhibits is free of charge throughout the day. The celebration will include performances by local and international artists. The […]