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Freedom Plane National Tour
Documents That Forged a Nation
Reserve your tickets today! From an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence to a rare draft printing of the U.S. Constitution – this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most fundamental documents in our country’s history.
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Votes and Dreams
Colorado’s women have long been trailblazers charting a way forward – from securing women’s voting rights decades before the rest of the country to pursuing economic justice, civil rights and leadership opportunities.
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Moments That Made US
Our story was never inevitable. We shaped it at every turn.
A marquee exhibition featuring fifty artifacts that witnessed the events that shaped the United States.
Learn more
Book Your Party Venue Today!
Surrounded by history, art and natural beauty, History Colorado’s statewide museums and historic sites offer unique cultural experiences and vibrant spaces to host your next event.
Learn more
Explore Our Museums
Expand your horizons, inspire curiosity, and experience Colorado cultures at all eleven of History Colorado’s museums and historic sites. Our award-winning museums offer opportunities for all ages to explore the rich history of the Centennial State.
Free Museum Admission for Kids Every Day!
Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park®
Bring your family and friends for a historic narrow gauge train ride through the Colorado Rockies. Plus, enjoy an 1880s silver mine tour, gold panning, and seasonal experiences year-round.
Host or Attend Events
Rent Our Spaces
Surrounded by history, art and natural beauty, History Colorado’s statewide museums and historic sites offer unique cultural experiences and vibrant spaces to host your next party, business meeting, or retreat.
Rent Our Spaces
Attend Events & Programs
Expand your horizons and explore the Centennial State through lectures, guided tours, and classes (both online and in-person) all led by our extensive team of subject matter experts.
Attend Our Events
Explore The Collection
Composed of more than 15 million items that span centuries, the state's collection encompasses the rich and diverse history of the people of Colorado.
Learn More
Preservation & Archaeology
History Colorado’s preservation programs are the most significant forces behind protecting historic places across all 64 Colorado counties. These programs restore and give fresh purpose to old places while infusing energy into urban, rural, and mountain communities.
Learn More
Grant Funding Opportunities
Office of State Archaeologist (OSAC)
Programs to preserve and protect Colorado's archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources, as well as the administration related state and federal laws.
State Historical Fund (SHF)
Grants to identify, preserve and restore significant sites, structures, and districts for education and cultural experiences.
National & State Register of Historic Places
The official record of Colorado’s historically and architecturally significant places.
Review & Compliance
Resources on how to engage about historic places that may be impacted by state or federal projects or funds.
Certified Local Governments (CLG)
Resources on how to engage about historic places that may be impacted by state or federal projects or funds.
Tax Credits
Information on how to access funds to restore and rehabilitate historic places, including for commercial uses and affordable housing.
Access Compass
A database that supports archaeological research, preservation programs, geographic mapping, and cultural resource management.
NAGPRA
History Colorado’s NAGPRA program, contact info, and Tribal contacts.
Get Involved
History matters. What happens today shapes tomorrow and you can help us meet the moment. Join us in our mission to preserve and share the stories of Colorado, ensuring that the knowledge of yesterday informs the journeys ahead.
Become a Member
Membership provides unlimited access and other valuable benefits to all History Colorado museums plus annual tickets to the Georgetown Loop Railroad®.
Learn More
Volunteer
Leave your mark on history and volunteer today. We offer a wide range of opportunities both in-person and online. Volunteers support our museums, archaeological sites, preservation work, collections upkeep, and more.
Learn More
Donate
History never stops, nor do we. Together we can honor our heritage and inspire future generations.
Learn More
Stay In Touch
Experience Colorado cultures and stay informed about all the happenings across History Colorado.
Our weekly Digest provides historical perspectives on current events plus invitations to community happenings throughout the state. Subscribe today to this newsletter and others.
Find us on social media @HistoryColorado and also follow all our state museum and historic site pages. Click here to get details.
Connect with Us
Skip to main content
English
English
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Donate
Shop
Freedom Plane National Tour
Documents That Forged a Nation
Reserve your tickets today! From an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence to a rare draft printing of the U.S. Constitution – this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most fundamental documents in our country’s history.
Learn More
Votes and Dreams
Colorado’s women have long been trailblazers charting a way forward – from securing women’s voting rights decades before the rest of the country to pursuing economic justice, civil rights and leadership opportunities.
Learn More
Moments That Made US
Our story was never inevitable. We shaped it at every turn.
A marquee exhibition featuring fifty artifacts that witnessed the events that shaped the United States.
Learn more
Book Your Party Venue Today!
Surrounded by history, art and natural beauty, History Colorado’s statewide museums and historic sites offer unique cultural experiences and vibrant spaces to host your next event.
Learn more
Explore Our Museums
Expand your horizons, inspire curiosity, and experience Colorado cultures at all eleven of History Colorado’s museums and historic sites. Our award-winning museums offer opportunities for all ages to explore the rich history of the Centennial State.
Free Museum Admission for Kids Every Day!
Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park®
Bring your family and friends for a historic narrow gauge train ride through the Colorado Rockies. Plus, enjoy an 1880s silver mine tour, gold panning, and seasonal experiences year-round.
Host or Attend Events
Rent Our Spaces
Surrounded by history, art and natural beauty, History Colorado’s statewide museums and historic sites offer unique cultural experiences and vibrant spaces to host your next party, business meeting, or retreat.
Rent Our Spaces
Attend Events & Programs
Expand your horizons and explore the Centennial State through lectures, guided tours, and classes (both online and in-person) all led by our extensive team of subject matter experts.
Attend Our Events
Explore The Collection
Composed of more than 15 million items that span centuries, the state's collection encompasses the rich and diverse history of the people of Colorado.
Learn More
Preservation & Archaeology
History Colorado’s preservation programs are the most significant forces behind protecting historic places across all 64 Colorado counties. These programs restore and give fresh purpose to old places while infusing energy into urban, rural, and mountain communities.
Learn More
Grant Funding Opportunities
Office of State Archaeologist (OSAC)
Programs to preserve and protect Colorado's archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources, as well as the administration related state and federal laws.
State Historical Fund (SHF)
Grants to identify, preserve and restore significant sites, structures, and districts for education and cultural experiences.
National & State Register of Historic Places
The official record of Colorado’s historically and architecturally significant places.
Review & Compliance
Resources on how to engage about historic places that may be impacted by state or federal projects or funds.
Certified Local Governments (CLG)
Resources on how to engage about historic places that may be impacted by state or federal projects or funds.
Tax Credits
Information on how to access funds to restore and rehabilitate historic places, including for commercial uses and affordable housing.
Access Compass
A database that supports archaeological research, preservation programs, geographic mapping, and cultural resource management.
NAGPRA
History Colorado’s NAGPRA program, contact info, and Tribal contacts.
Get Involved
History matters. What happens today shapes tomorrow and you can help us meet the moment. Join us in our mission to preserve and share the stories of Colorado, ensuring that the knowledge of yesterday informs the journeys ahead.
Become a Member
Membership provides unlimited access and other valuable benefits to all History Colorado museums plus annual tickets to the Georgetown Loop Railroad®.
Learn More
Volunteer
Leave your mark on history and volunteer today. We offer a wide range of opportunities both in-person and online. Volunteers support our museums, archaeological sites, preservation work, collections upkeep, and more.
Learn More
Donate
History never stops, nor do we. Together we can honor our heritage and inspire future generations.
Learn More
Stay In Touch
Experience Colorado cultures and stay informed about all the happenings across History Colorado.
Our weekly Digest provides historical perspectives on current events plus invitations to community happenings throughout the state. Subscribe today to this newsletter and others.
Find us on social media @HistoryColorado and also follow all our state museum and historic site pages. Click here to get details.
Connect with Us