Celebrate America 250-Colorado 150 in Denver
Check out Denver’s year-long lineup of patriotic events and exhibitions for America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th birthday.
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Visitor Guide
38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State
- History Colorado Center
- Recurring daily
On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the Centennial State—but we almost didn’t. It took five tries and more than fifteen years for Colorado to become a…
All Hands on Deck: Life and Legacy of the USS Colorado Battleship
- History Colorado Center
- Recurring daily
Sail the high seas in this showcase that explores the life and enduring legacy of the USS Colorado (BB-45) battleship. Ships named after Colorado…
Colorado in Miniature: A Dollhouse Miniatures Exhibit
- Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
- Recurring daily
Explore Colorado in Miniature at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. Tour artisan dollhouses inspired by Colorado and the work of…
Declaration of Sentiments
- Center for Colorado Women's History
- Recurring daily
Penned in 1848, the trailblazing Declaration of Sentiments dared to demand equal rights for women. This groundbreaking declaration, modeled after the…
Domestic Bliss
- Center for Colorado Women's History
- Recurring daily
The poetry excerpts that visitors will experience, meticulously sewn into once-loved aprons, tablecloths, and everyday furniture, were written by…
Expedition 1776
- History Colorado Center
- Recurring daily
In 1776, as British colonists launched a revolution along the eastern seaboard of North America, events in the Rocky Mountain West inaugurated another…
Early Denver History
Discover early Denver history, including the city's name origins, its founding on Nov. 22nd, 1858, and how the gold rush played a role in its…
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Denver History
From its beginnings as a gold mining town during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush in 1858 to its evolution into one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in…
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Old West Attractions
Despite its metropolitan, 21st-century leanings, Denver still retains a good deal of its Old West legacy. Around every corner, you’ll find some…
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Denver's Railroad History
With eight new restaurants, two bars, a hotel and a half acre of splashing water fountains, The Mile High City's glittering newly refurbished Union…
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Gold Rush Denver: The REAL Old West
The mere whisper of gold was enough to start a veritable stampede into the region. After all, the California Gold Rush had occurred just nine years…
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Native American Experiences
Long before the discovery of gold brought pioneers to the area, Colorado served as home to a wide array of Native American tribes whose descendants…
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African American Heritage
February may be the official Black History Month, but in Denver, the rich heritage of the city's African American residents past and present is…
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Denver's Asian American Culture
The cultures of Vietnam, Japan, Thailand and other countries across Asia are a major part of Denver’s rich international tapestry.
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Hispanic Denver
Hispanic Denver is vibrant, alive, and teeming with energy. According to the Colorado State Demography office, 34 percent of Denver's population is…
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