History Colorado Center

How do museums determine what is worthy of collecting and saving for posterity? Many of the paintings, artifacts, and ephemera found in the collections of our nation’s museums rarely see.... Read More

All aboard for an after-hours adventure at History Colorado that's all about planes, trains and automobiles. Race cars on the big floor map, explore scenic railroads that criss-cross the state, learn about transit plans for the future AND check out all the museum exhibits. Ignite!Nite pairs interesting ideas with interesting people in a new after-hours.... Read More

Celebrate Colorado's birthday at History Colorado! This year Colorado turns 141, and we're partnering with the Colorado Department of Agriculture to serve up birthday cake, live performances and a full.... Read More

History Colorado's research collections include a wealth of materials for visitors interested in their Colorado roots. Join a reference librarian to explore History Colorado's family history resources in a program designed for genealogists of all experience levels. More info and registration: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/family-history-resources-hart-library-research-center-0

History Buffs and Brews is back for its second summer! This history-themed happy hour is a great way to cap off your Tuesday. Down a cold brew and feed your.... Read More

History Buffs and Brews is back for its second summer! This history-themed happy hour is a great way to cap off your Tuesday. Down a cold brew and feed your passion for the past. Gather your savviest history geek friends and stop in for happy hour to compete for prizes in challenging rounds of trivia created.... Read More

Ignite!Nite pairs interesting ideas with interesting people in a new after-hours experience. Bring a friend and join us for a unique exploration of History Colorado’s stories including our newest exhibition, Backstory. Unlock your inner history geek with a blend of live music, theater performances, conversation, artist and cooking demonstrations, DIY crafts and exhibition tours. Toss in a cash.... Read More

Ignite!Nite pairs interesting ideas with interesting people in a new after-hours experience. Bring a friend and join us for a unique exploration of History Colorado’s stories including our newest exhibition,.... Read More

History Colorado hosts graduate students from the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning as they reveal how the urban fabric of Denver’s booming River North (RiNo) district has evolved from its 19th century industrial roots to a 21st century mixed-use arts district. The students will share the environmental, cultural and economic forces.... Read More

Colorado's banjo renaissance man, Jake Schepps, has made a name for himself as an adroit instrumentalist with an intrepid, imaginative vision for contemporary string-band music. His nimble touch and deep sensitivity to the five-string banjo’s idiomatic qualities are rooted in traditional and progressive bluegrass styles, yet his insatiable curiosity and open spirit have brought him.... Read More