History Colorado Center

MONDAY, 14 October - Indigenous Peoples Day Location of all Monday Events History Colorado, MDC Terrace Room 4th Floor 1200 Broadway, Denver 80203 Cosponsors: History Colorado, Denver American Indian Commission, Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Roundtable: More Than a Single Story - by invitation - observers welcome 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Roundtable Films & Brown Bag Lunch Biidibaan (The Dawn Comes) We All Take Care of SGaan Kinghlas Caribou in the Archive (with director Jennifer…

In nearly thirty years as an award-winning journalist, Maria Hinojosa has reported for PBS, CBS, WNBC, CNN, and NPR while also anchoring the Emmy Award–winning talk show "Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One." She is the anchor and executive producer of "Latino USA", and anchor of "In the Thick", an award-winning politics podcast. She is the author of three books, and has won dozens of awards. The first Latina in many newsrooms, Hinojosa was also among the first to report on youth violence…

Join Deborah Espinosa as she tells the history of one of Colorado's most important trailblazers: Teresita Sandoval. Deborah will highlight how Teresita, who may never have called herself a Chicana, set a path for activism for women to follow in for years to come. Part of our Year of La Chicana, this is a lecture with a reception attached. Reserve your seats here. Reception:  6:00pm - 7:00pm Lecture: 7:00pm - 8:00pm A partnership between History Colorado and the El Movimiento Community…

A woman of culture and compassion, Juanita Dominguez contributed much to the Chicano Movement of the 1970s. She wrote "Yo Soy Chicano"—the movement song that accompanied so many activities and occasions throughout the Southwest—and published numerous articles about her community. Poet and educator Flor Lovato will expand on Juanita Dominguez's contributions both prior to and during the movement. Your Admission is FREE, enter code ELMOV101 at checkout. Get your COMPLIMENTARY TICKET HERE. Lectures at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets required |…

YEAR OF LA CHICANA—A partnership between History Colorado and the El Movimiento Community Advisory Committee, Year of La Chicana celebrates and honors La Chicana past, present and future and shares her story with a wide range of audiences. During this year we are working with community to connect the core issues of the Chicano movement with present day issues of social justice, identity and inclusion. Upcoming Events: Click on links below for more program information and tickets! Lectures: Storytelling Event Chicana…

History Colorado is collaborating with members of the Five Points community and the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center on a Museum of Memory project that showcases the human stories and collective memory of this important neighborhood. Built on narratives about living, working, and growing up in Five Points, it features a mural created by artist Adri Norris in partnership with residents, artifacts from a variety of different Five Points eras, a sound installation featuring the voices of the…

History Colorado announces a new exhibition at the beautiful History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. Through a fun and fascinating lens, The Power of Horses will reveal strength, majesty, and diversity in Colorado’s history. On view Nov. 20, 2021–May 9, 2022, The Power of Horses will delight visitors of all ages through a satisfying mix of captivating artifacts, pop-culture cues, and engaging activities. No stone is left unturned on this meandering journey through Colorado history, from prehistoric horses and Ute…

Return of the Corn Mothers: Inspiring Women of the Southwest Join in the rich tradition of honoring Southwest women at this public event. Open to all, this celebration includes light food, entertainment, and the induction of 22 women to the Corn Mothers family. Enjoy the newly installed Corn Mothers exhibition at the History Colorado Center, share in an intergenerational gathering, and honor the unsung heroes of the community. Opening Reception—RSVP here! RSVP is required for this free event! If you…

You are invited to join us for the premier of These Storied Walls: Chicano Community Murals of Colorado. This powerful documentary by Chicano/a/x Murals of Colorado Project and DragonFruit Video celebrates the historical contributions of Colorado's Chicano muralists. Free and open to all, this event includes light food and drinks, and a panel discussion with artists and scholars after the screening. These Storied Walls: Chicano Community Murals of Colorado RSVP Here - This event is free to the public, but an RSVP…

The Resonant and Impactful Stories of Colorado Women Take Center Stage at History Colorado in March History Colorado is proud to announce a number of offerings that center on the ways that women have shaped our shared history in celebration of Women’s History Month. From a celebration of International Women’s Day to a tour of woman-owned businesses, and a new episode of History Colorado’s critically acclaimed podcast which highlights women’s fortitude, there are multiple opportunities to share, learn, and engage…

"Spirit at the Mountaintop” A HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Take a holiday shopping break for a free screening of “Spirit at the Mountaintop” at History Colorado. A double Emmy-nominated feature documentary, it’s a survey history of African Americans in Denver through the legacy of Shorter Community AME Church complete with inspirational gospel music and experiencing again notable community leaders. Among them are Tuskegee Airman Omar Blair  1st African American President of the Denver Public Schools Board; Elvin Caldwell,…

Please join History Colorado’s Blaxplanation and Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub for a day of film, food, and cultural expression as we celebrate Colorado’s own Cameroonian community. Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub is dedicated to telling the stories of the African Diaspora both at home and abroad. This day of events will feature the premiere of their documentary on Cameroon Buy and Sellam, a post-film discussion with the producer and others involved in the film, food catered by a local Cameroonian restaurant, and much…

The Colorado History Museum Center is holding a special event. Join us for a film screening and panel discussion about the deep history of the Lobato-Gallegos family of the Upper Río Grande and the importance of genealogical research in the preservation and celebration of Hispano heritage and history. REGISTER HERE Moderated by Richard Gallegos (CSHG Community Liaison), the panel includes members of the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy, Bobby Cordova De Trujillo (President) and Denise Lovato-Duran (Genealogist), film producer Rick…

Blaxplanation will premiere the Colorado screening of a multi-award-winning movie, Gabriel’s Daughter: The Life and Legacy of Clara Brown. Lori Brown Mirabal, Co-Producer, sang the leading role at the historic Central City Opera House, and Movie Director/Co-Producer Sharon Shepard-Levine will participate in a post-film discussion with audience members. At the end of the film and discussion, Shaun Boyd - historian and member of Trinity Methodist Church - will lead a brief tour of Trinity Methodist Church, one of the churches…