colorado history

Learn the stories behind these Colorado stars.

Explore the forgotten town of Uravan, Colorado, once a hub for uranium mining during the Cold War.

Explore the museum's 700,000 sq ft space filled with history dating back to the 1800s and enjoy the unique elf scavenger hunt.

Explore the economic and environmental factors that led to the demise of iconic Colorado ghost towns.

Legend has it that the iconic ‘wave’ that occurs at sporting events first took place at a massive festival that was held in Colorado.

The small town of Victor, Colorado is full of history and offers guided tours of some of the creepier aspects of its past.

Explore the legacy of Fort Uncompahgre, a pivotal trading post for early settlers and Ute Indians in Colorado's rich history.

One of the most famous people in Colorado's history is Margaret "Molly" Brown.

Explore the historical significance of Colorado's ancient petrified wood gas station, a must-see attraction in Lamar.

In the mid-1800s, the nickname “China Mary” was used to identify numerous women including one who immigrated to Colorado.

Despite experiencing numerous tragedies in her early life, Helen Hunt Jackson became one of the most honorable and revered women in Colorado’s history.

Explore the rich history of Colorado's road development, from the state's oldest paved road to the first use of concrete for public roads in 1918.