Black History is an important part of Colorado’s 150 years as a state. At History Colorado, visitors can see some artifacts that speak to the Black legacy here in an exhibit that shares the state's story in 100 objects.

In the late 1800s, silver mining made Leadville a wealthy city. But after the silver market crashed, city leaders faced economic hardship. So they decided to try an unusual idea to draw tourists to Leadville: They built a massive palace made out of ice. We’ll hear the story of the historic Leadville Ice Palace today on In The NoCo.

Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver, created in the early 1900s for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. An exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the importance of this resort during an era of segregation. As Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday year – we explore this fascinating piece of the state’s history.

Howelsen Hill is a small ski area in Steamboat Springs – just a fraction of the size of Colorado’s largest ski resorts. But it’s had an outsized impact on the state’s ski culture, and it's been the training ground for many Olympians since it opened in 1915. As part of our weeklong look at the people and places that shaped Colorado, hear about Howelsen Hill and its founder, Carl Howelsen.

Ahead of the state’s 150th birthday year, curators at History Colorado had an unusual idea to commemorate the event. They decided to track down the oldest known photograph taken in Colorado. The image they uncovered, taken in 1853, is striking – and it reveals fascinating details about the history of the West.