Chris Getzan

Public Programs Manager

Chris Getzan is the Public Programs Manager at History Colorado. Denver Westword described him as “the wizard behind the curtain when it comes to community-centered public programming in Denver” as it named him one of Colorado’s Creatives. When he’s not dreaming up the next big thing for Denver, Chris is often indulging his other passion for pro wrestling.

Photo from mid-chest up, of a man sitting in front of a brick wall that is painted reddish brown. He is wearing a black cap with a narrow brim, and he has heavy black-framed eyewear and a curly brown beard of medium length. He is wearing a black t-shirt with the image of a moustached man, with the word "JAKE" at the top of the image. Part of a tattoo peeks out from underneath Chris' right short sleeve.
Chris Getzan

Written by Chris Getzan

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    What We Can Learn from the Last Time We Were Scared

    In the wake of a crisis, do our most instinctive reactions tend to solve the issues effectively, or pave the way for a parade of unintended consequences? History suggests we should proceed with caution.

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    A Well-Elevated Militia

    When we asked Denver’s Rainbow Militia to show us what democracy looks like, they responded with dance, poetry, and song. You’re going to want to see this.

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    After You Wash Your Hands and Put on a Mask, What Can Save You Next?

    The link between coronavirus and our past isn’t just one straight line to a single disaster or worldwide pandemic. It's a diffuse connection to a number of moments in our history when people were faced with what seemed like overwhelming odds, beyond their control, and they came to realize the best solution was to try and get organized.