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Keep a Light in Your Window highlights the life of Daddy Bruce Randolph, a social entrepreneur with a heart of gold. At the age of 63, he started a restaurant in Denver and began giving away food to those who were less fortunate. Even though Daddy Bruce died broke, he accomplished a lot in his life..... Read More
Love is in the air! Stop the History Colorado Center and explore a special presentation of romantic items from their archives, including valentines, marriage proposals, and love letters. This exhibition is included with museum admission. After admiring these historic items, we suggest heading to the 2nd floor where you can try on a replica of.... Read More
Historic newspapers are great sources of information for historians, genealogists, or anyone who enjoys coming face-to-face with the past. Join the reference librarian at theStephen H. Hart Library & Research Center at the History Colorado Center to learn more about their newspaper collection and how to use it in your own research. The class will pay special attention to.... Read More
Gumby. Barbie. Slinky. Mr. Potato Head. Wham-O. Spirograph. Hot Wheels. The names of these popular toys capture the craziness, the joy, the sheer fun of being a kid. But beneath those nutty names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory and history. The stories of the kids who played with these toys, the adults who bought them,.... Read More
The Tiny Library Concert series at History Colorado features acoustic shows by local Colorado musicians in the unusual and intimate setting of the museum's Stephen H. Hart Library & Research Center. History Colorado is excited to welcome Thunder & Rain (thunderandrainmusic.com) to the Tiny Library Concert stage in January! In the spring of 2014, Thunder.... Read More
History Colorado's archival collections include letters, diaries, and personal records from some of Colorado's most famous (and infamous) individuals. In this hands-on workshop, you'll take an in-depth look at original documents from the Tabor family, William Jackson Palmer, Ned Wynkoop, George Bent, and others who made history big and small. Tickets: Members $4, nonmembers $5 More.... Read More
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the History Colorado Center? Join the museum for free members-only collections tours every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., and learn how their collections are stored and cared for by their collections team. You’ll visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Tour is limited to 12.... Read More
Join History Colorado for a free holiday concert with vocalist Marta Burton. Opening with the story of how, in 1914, Sturgeon Electric’s founding father, David Dwight Sturgeon, lit up an outdoor pine tree with red and green bulbs to cheer his ill son, this unique holiday show celebrates 101 years of holiday illumination in the Mile.... Read More
Have you heard? The History Colorado Center is open late every third Tuesday of the month! All floors of the museum are open during this special event so you can explore all the exhibits including "TOYS of the 50s, 60s and 70s," which is on an extended playdate through January. So go check out the.... Read More
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the History Colorado Center? Join the museum for free members-only collections tours every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., and learn how their collections are stored and cared for by their collections team. You’ll visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Tour is limited.... Read More
