History Colorado

Every. Light. Shines. at History Colorado Watch this short video illuminating History Colorado’s important work in building long-term well-being for our communities across Colorado, strengthening Coloradans of all ages through our renowned education programs, and telling diverse stories to highlight our collective history. Want to support History Colorado's work in pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado? Your gift will support our work benefitting all Coloradans across our great state—now and into the future. You play an important part in shining a light for Colorado! Donate at h-co.org/cogives

Hey students! Are you looking to start a career in the museum industry? The History Colorado Center in Denver is currently offering internship positions in subjects such as: ??? Museum Collections Digitization, apply by December 2 ?? Museum Exhibition Graphic Design, apply by December 2 ?? Collection Management Research, apply by December 19 ?? Human Resources, apply by December 19 ...and more! Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/ezXCDxZN -- #internship #history #museums #colorado

Are you interested in gaining hands-on work experience in a museum while engaging with and supporting your community? Trinidad History Museum and Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center are in search of motivated AmeriCorps members to assist with educational programming at the museum. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in education, history, or becoming a museum professional. Apply before November 26! Apply at: https://lnkd.in/guRQpyiz

Chipeta (1843–1924) was a Ute woman known for her intelligence, judgment, empathy, bravery, and quiet strength, all of which made her the only woman of her time allowed on the Ute council. She was also the wife of Ouray, whom the United States recognized as the de facto Ute leader in the late nineteenth century. This meant that, like her husband, she was caught in the middle of two colliding worlds. As an influential indigenous person during the period when Colorado was incorporated into the United States, her commitment to peace helped shape the state, even as it resulted in the removal of her people from their ancestral homelands. Read more about her story: https://lnkd.in/ggMMzptV Despite all Chipeta and Ouray’s efforts, they could not protect the Utes from forced relocation. The relocation hung heavy on Chipeta’s heart until she died on August 17, 1924. Less than a year after her death, on May 24, 1925, Chipeta was reburied near the house she had shared with Ouray near Montrose, Colorado. This has since become a memorial site, a public park, and the Ute Indian Museum. The museum opened in 1956 and is dedicated to preserving the history of Colorado’s Ute people. - Image: History Colorado 91.315.42

Nearly 40,000 students, teachers, and chaperones visited the History Colorado Center on field trips during the 2023–2024 school year. They mostly hailed from the Denver metropolitan area, but came from all over the state—from Ignacio on the Southern Ute reservation to Iliff in the far northeastern corner. These field trips provide important opportunities for students to connect to state academic standards for social studies. On each two-hour guided tour, students explore immersive, hands-on exhibitions to learn what it was like to live in different cultural and historical contexts that shaped and continue shaping life in Colorado; the ways in which Coloradans have used and managed water; or how communities fought to uphold democratic principles of equality and justice. Your gift to History Colorado will help ensure we can continue hosting field trips, to give students and teachers the opportunity to explore and bridge the gap between Colorado’s history and the here and now. Give today: https://lnkd.in/gQsK5TEB All gifts through December 10 will help us achieve our goal. Thank you for igniting your curiosity for Colorado!

???????? History Colorado and Denver Fire Department are proud to announce that Fire Station No. 3 – also known by its motto “Pride of the Points” – has been added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of our Colorado Heritage for All Initiative! Owned and operated by Denver Fire Department since 1931, Fire Station No. 3 is Denver’s longest continually operated firehouse, and is being recognized due to the valor and dedication of the all-Black fire crews who served the multicultural Five Points Neighborhood faithfully. “Being recognized on the National Register of Historic Places is a significant honor for Station No. 3, as it not only highlights the historical and cultural importance of the fire department but also emphasizes the legacy and enduring value of the department within the community,” said Denver Fire Chief Desmond G. Fulton. “This designation honors the resilience and contributions of African American firefighters who served this community during a challenging time in our history and underscores the importance of Station No. 3 as not just a facility, but a heritage site that reflects the bravery and dedication of all firefighters who have served for generations. This recognition increases the public awareness and support for the Denver Fire Department, and the brave men and women who selflessly serve their fellow citizens, while also strengthening community ties and enhancing their role in preserving local history.” - History Colorado 2022.14.1, 98.182.1 #PreserveCO #HistoricColorado #ColoradoPreservation

Community Museums are vital hubs for community engagement, offering a diverse array of hands-on learning experiences, workshops, and exhibitions that foster a sense of pride and identity among residents. Educational programming ignites curiosity and creativity, encourages lifelong learning, fosters cultural exchange, and creates opportunities for connection and collaboration. Community Museums are committed to the communities we serve, and we take pride in empowering our local residents to nurture local roots, collective histories, and civic engagement. Your gift to History Colorado will help Community Museums thrive as important connectors and places of belonging for local residents across Colorado. Give today: https://lnkd.in/gQsK5TEB All gifts through December 10 will help us achieve our goal. Thank you for igniting your curiosity for Colorado!

Please join Kramerica Gives and the History Colorado Center for Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 23rd for a day of giving ? This is a great way to start off the holidays while benefiting your community and having fun! Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service celebrating the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. All participants will receive FREE access to the museum, which has amazing exhibits including "Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence," "Borderlands of Southern Colorado," "Written on the Land," "De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande," and more! When: Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 AM - Noon Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 The event will be located on our 4th floor in the MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation Room. Register: https://lnkd.in/g2_3ZBQb Photo by Eric Einstein Photography

“Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.” – Dawn DiPrince, President/CEO & State Historic Preservation Officer It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place. We hope you join us in this people-centered, history-driven endeavor. Please consider making a donation today for Colorado Gives Day, and help us in our work to build collective curiosity for our state’s history. Give today: https://lnkd.in/gQsK5TEB All gifts from November 1 through December 10 will help us achieve our goal.

Please join us at the 2024 Women’s History Symposium, “Framed in Time.” and explore how women’s history is found in unexpected places and through non-traditional techniques. ?? Saturday, November 16 , 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the History Colorado Center A dress made of rattlesnake skins. The boots of a buffalo soldier. Barbie. An iconic wedding dress. This year’s symposium will use stories of these and more to explore the history of women’s agency in attaining economic resources, navigating marital and platonic relationships and being defined as more than public perception. Presentations include: ?? The Woman Behind the Snakeskin Dress: Rattlesnake Kate Slaughterback with Augusta “Gus” Rudnick, City of Greeley Museums ?? The Tabor Triangle with Shaun Boyd, History Colorado Curator of Politics and Government, Curator of Archives; ?? Building Barbie’s World: Ruth Handler and the gender and class politics of America’s favorite doll with Anna L. Weissman, PhD, History Colorado, Associate Curator of Domestic Life ? Keynote Speaker: Boots on the Ground: Exploring the Identity, Agency and Impact of Cathay Williams, Chloé Duplessis ...and many more! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guhbBeZn The 2024 Symposium is an all-day event featuring multiple panel discussions, presentations, lunch, and a keynote presentation.