History Colorado

The soldiers who fought some of World War II’s most pivotal battles trained for combat high in the mountains at Camp Hale in Colorado. But after the war, many of them continued to make history. We look at how the veterans from Camp Hale went on to transform outdoor recreation in Colorado – from innovative gear to the state’s ski industry.

During World War II, the US Army built a unique training ground in the mountains near Leadville. Thousands of soldiers trained at Camp Hale for combat in extreme alpine conditions – and helped secure key victories in the war. A look at a new exhibit exploring the lives of the soldiers who trained in the mountains of Colorado.

150 years ago this week: A hoax published in the Pueblo Chieftain caused a stir well beyond the Colorado Territory.

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.

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.

Fifty years ago, over 10,000 Vietnamese refugees settled in an area of southwest Denver that became a hub for Asian life and culture. A new exhibit at History Colorado highlights the past and the future of Denver’s Little Saigon neighborhood.

A spooky program from History Colorado in Denver takes visitors back in time to experience death and mourning in the Old West. “Victorian Death Experiences” explores the traditional role that women have played when a loved one dies.

History Colorado is getting into the spooky season a bit early by presenting its most unusual artifacts — from poison to clown dolls — for its second-annual Creeporado event.

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

In the early part of the 20th century, Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver, created for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. A newly expanded exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the legacy of this resort during an era of segregation.