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Educators

  • Field Trips & School Programs
    • Field trips to the History Colorado Center
    • Explore Denver Walking Tours
    • Georgetown Loop & Lebanon Silver Mine
    • Visit a Colorado History Museum Near You
    • History Take Out
    • Programs in YOUR community
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Field Trips to the History Colorado Center

Our school programs and field trips begin in August 2012. 

Call to reserve* your class' spot!

  • Our Elementary School Program is geared for third and fourth grade.

          This program can be adapted for other grades and home school groups.

  • Our Middle & High School Civics Program is about identifying democratic principles in Colorado history.

          If you are a middle or high school groups that wants to visit us but doesn’t want to do the civic program,  send us an e-mail or call 303-866-2394

  • You can call the reservation line 303-866-2394 to book your program. 
  • Online booking will be available soon.

Want to know the most up-to-date information about our opening events and new school programs? Sign up for our Educator E-news letter!

*To ensure admission and a high quality experience for your students, we require reservations in advance.   Groups that arrive without reservations may not be able to gain admission and will not be eligible for admission discounts or facilitated programs. 

COST:

  • $5 per student
  • Title I schools call for discount information
  • 1 free chaperone for every 10 students
  • $8 for additional adults over the ratio 

Upcoming Events

Educator Open House at History Colorado
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 6pm - 8pm

Come see the new History Colorado Center at our Educator Open House on May 16, 2012 from 6-8pm! 

LEGO-rado Workshop
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 11am - 12:15pm
LEGO-rado Workshop
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 1pm - 2:15pm
LEGO-rado Workshop
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 11am - 12:15pm
LEGO-rado Workshop
Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 1pm - 2:15pm
Proving the Power of Historical Thinking Educator Workshop
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 9am - Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 4pm

Contacts for Educators

Walking tours (Explore Denver)
April Legg, 303-866-4688    

History Take Out (Moving Day, Western Work)
Laura Douglas, 303-866-2492
 

Old Stories, New Voices
Bobbe Hultin
, 303-866-4641

Artifact kits, trunks, lectures, and other tours
Cheryl Graham, 303-866-4686

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Sign up to receive the History Colorado e-newsletter with updates on programs and events statewide, plus we'll keep you up to date on the opening of the new History Colorado Center!

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