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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 provides safe, affordable, engaging learning opportunities for school-aged children across Colorado with year-round opportunities.

    We know that safety is one of the top considerations when choosing care for your child, and never more so than during a public health crisis. Learn how we plan to keep students and staff safe.

    Scroll down for current enrollment opportunities.

For Educators

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    Field Trips

    We offer a wide range of programs for educators and their students.

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    Online Exhibits & Digital Badges

    Online exhibits make Colorado history come alive through creative presentation of authentic artifacts, historical images, and audio-visual materials. Interactive and social media components provide forums for conversation relating past themes and issues to contemporary life.

    Complete a series of online activities to earn Digital Badges for your Mozilla Backpack. More resources for teachers are below.

    Access all online exhibits here.

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    Educator Resources

    History education has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. During these challenging times, History Colorado offers a variety of engaging in-person and online learning opportunities for all ages. Aligned to academic standards and anchored in meaningful discourse, virtual field trips, rentable programs, and other digital resources provide school students with rich primary sources and critical thinking wherever they learn.

Programs & Events

Find our full listing of events here.

Download the History Colorado App

The new History Colorado app explores the people and stories that have helped shape the state with particular focus on traditionally underserved communities. Starting with History Colorado’s Black Heritage Trail, users can delve into the history and impact of African Americans in Colorado via audio stops, images, text descriptions from History Colorado’s extensive collection and more.

Download for iPhone & Apple Devices

Download for Android & Google Devices