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In 2014, Megan Friedel, curator of photography at History Colorado, discovered a collection of photographs at the museum that were allegedly taken by an African American photographer in Denver in the early 1900s. As she researched the collection, Friedel discovered that that true story of the photos was far more complicated. Photographers Herman, Harold and.... Read More
Interested in learning the history of your house or business? Whether it's a mansion or a modest dwelling, History Colorado's collections hold clues about buildings - and the people associated with them. Learn how to successfully research your property with Erika Schmelzer from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and Library Director Laura Ruttum.... Read More
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, Adam Thomas of Historitecture speaks about the importance of this law and explains how it has affected Colorado’s urban built environment since 1966. With examples from many Front Range cities, he’ll consider the battle between two ideas— urban renewal and historic preservation—and show.... Read More
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, History Colorado hosts graduate students from the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning. They’ll reveal how downtown Denver’s built environment has evolved since the city’s original settlement and highlight preservation victories and defeats. They’ll explore the environmental, cultural and economic.... Read More
Warm Cookies of the Revolution's The People Vs. _______ is back and this time, VOTING is on trial! We the People have put Police, God, Children, and Retirement on trial and now we're challenging the most interesting minds in our community to prosecute or defend: VOTING "Voting is our civic duty." "Voting changes nothing." "Voting.... Read More
Since 2014, photographer Angela Buckley has documented the lives of Burmese refugees in the Denver metro area for History Colorado. Join Ms. Buckley, curator of photography Megan Friedel, and refugee advocate Jill Toffa to view pictures from the project and learn about the culture and community of Burmese families who now call Colorado home. Free.... Read More
Throughout its history, newcomers to Denver have often remarked on how new the city seems, and how proud its citizens are of it. Heady boom times have inspired successive waves of city builders eager to make their mark by building grand new edifices. Often, these new wonders replaced older structures that earlier generations had once.... Read More
History Colorado Center celebrates Día del Niño with free admission and talented performers throughout the day. Performing groups include Danza Matachina Guadalupana, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico, Colorado Mestizo Dancers and more! FREE! More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/d-del-ni-o
History Colorado is honored to present two legends of Colorado folk music, Harry Tuft and Dick Weissman, with special guest Julia Hays on the Tiny Library Concert stage this spring. Guitarist Harry Tuft is best known as the godfather of folk in the Rocky Mountain region. In 1962, he opened the Denver Folklore Center, which.... Read More
Colorado-based Buffalo Bill reenactor “Gunny” Jeff Norman guides audiences down the untamed frontier trail that was Buffalo Bill Cody’s life, in a costumed living history presentation that’s as entertaining as it is informative, colorfully blending humor, drama, and little-known historical anecdotes. The show is chock full of all the wagon train driving, Army scouting, Indian.... Read More
