$136,117 in grants awarded to preserve local historic resources in Colorado DENVER Nine Certified Local Government communities in Colorado will receive $136,117 in grants for historic preservation projects. History Colorado awards CLG grants to community projects that have high public benefit, urgency, and a strong focus on historic preservation. These grants enable local governments to … Continue reading
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Celebrate 141st anniversary of Colorado’s statehood at History Colorado community museums
The Colorado Day celebration includes free admission on August 1 at the History Colorado Community Museums PUEBLO In honor of Colorado’s 141st birthday, History Colorado’s Community Museums throughout the state will be celebrating Colorado history on August 1st. Join us for fun hands-on ways to celebrate Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture. On … Continue reading
Experience Historic Colorado across the state this October
DENVER – History Colorado invites you to participate in a History Colorado Experience in a town near you, this October History Colorado will be hosting family friendly events to educate and entertain across the state. Whether you’re looking to tour the historic, Italianate-style Denver building that was once home to territorial governor John Evans, or … Continue reading
History Colorado museums joins Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live!
DENVER – Several History Colorado museums will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2015, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s eleventh annual Museum Day Live!On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open … Continue reading
History Colorado announces 2015-2016 lecture series: The World Around Us
DENVER — At times, the ideas, people and reputation of Colorado transcend its borders and engender transformative changes in the wider society. Other times, outside forces influence Colorado in ways large and small. History Colorado explores Colorado’s broader place in its 2015-2016 lecture series, The World Around Us. This years lecture series will explore Colorado … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park’s centennial year programs continue in May
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into May. Join us for one of these fun events! May 1: Wild Inspirations Art and artists throughout American history have found inspiration in wild places and played important roles in informing the public about the wonders … Continue reading