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Programs & Education

History Colorado’s programs and events deepen and contextualize participants’ experiences of our state’s many histories and cultures.

Educational opportunities for learners of all ages abound at venues around the state, including talks from world-renowned speakers, special events, live performances, and seasonal festivals.

Below are some of our best programs. Click here for a full list of upcoming events.

For Kids & Families

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Hands-On History

Hands-On History day camps and out-of-school care programs provide safe, engaging learning opportunities for children around the state.
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Bridging Borders Teen Fellowship

This 8-10 week interactive project empowers Colorado teens to reconnect to the stories, knowledge, and practices of their ancestors.

For Educators

Find our full suite of field trips, History Take Out, professional development and more in our Educator Resources area.

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Virtual Field Trips

We’ve taken our popular Colorado history field trips online! To support distance instruction, History Colorado will live stream virtual field trips that explore the state’s history, people, and environment in fun and educational ways.
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History Take Out

Rent one of our popular History Take Out kits to use remotely or in your school. Through objects, photographs, and a large walk-on map of the state, students will uncover the “footprints” various cultures and industries left behind.
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Online Exhibits & Digital Badges

Colorado history comes alive through creative presentation of artifacts, images, and audio-visual materials. Interactive components provide a chance for conversations about themes and issues from the past.

For Adults

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History Colorado Speakers

History Colorado brings renowned historians, authors, artists, activists, and more to communities all over the state to explore and complicate the rich histories and cultures of Colorado.
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Virtual Classes

These interactive, non-credit educational experiences offer time and space to connect with fellow lifelong learners and our History Colorado experts.
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Cafecitos

These intimate Cafecitos welcome our newest exhibit, Hecho en Colorado. Join us on one of these carefully curated intimate tours for groups of ten or fewer twice a month on Friday mornings.

Preservationists & Museum Professionals

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Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification

The Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification classes can be taken as a path toward certification or just for general knowledge.
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Rocky Mountain Center for Preservation

Rocky Mountain Center for Preservation's dynamic preservation education is tailored to the needs of contractors, tradespeople, and homeowners.
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Archaeology & Preservation Webinars

Staff from the Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation offer weekly webinars to highlight projects and programs in Colorado and beyond.

Museum Community Conversations

Museums and cultural organizations face significant challenges during these unprecedented times. Join the growing community of museum professionals across Colorado so that we can learn from and support each other.

Programs & Events

Find our full listing of events here.