History Colorado Center and Colorado Day Events in Centennial |
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The History Colorado Center in Denver is commemorating the 150th anniversary of Colorado's statehood and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a series of engaging exhibitions and events.
Among the featured exhibitions is "Moments That Made US", showcasing rare artifacts that highlight pivotal moments in American history. This exhibition is open through October 18.
Another highlight is "38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State", which delves into Colorado's journey to statehood. Visitors can explore this exhibition until September 6.
For those interested in early exploration, "Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domínguez and Escalante" offers insights into one of the earliest European expeditions in the West. This exhibition is available through August 2.
In partnership with the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the History Colorado Center encourages visitors to utilize public transit to attend these exhibitions. RTD has introduced a commemoratively wrapped bus featuring artwork inspired by the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado's statehood.
For families in Centennial, the nearby town of Castle Rock is hosting a Colorado Day Festival on August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The festival will feature live music, a cornhole tournament, family activities, local food trucks, and beverages.
Additionally, the City of Centennial is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of events throughout the summer, including live entertainment, arts, culture, and community gatherings.
These events and exhibitions provide an excellent opportunity for families to engage with Colorado's rich history and celebrate these significant milestones. |
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Glad these all run through the summer. Gives me time to plan. Hope parking isn’t a nightmare downtown though.
The early exploration exhibit got my attention. Domínguez and Escalante, never heard of them! Excited to learn something new.
Haha I still remember Centennial’s first city parade. Can’t believe it’s already been 25 years!
Rare artifacts & history plus food trucks = best kind of local weekend. Thanks for sharing all this info!
Feels like every summer gets busier in Centennial. These events are a good way to meet neighbors though.
We agree, summer in Centennial is always full of activity, and these celebrations offer wonderful opportunities to connect and make new friends.
Is the Colorado Day event pet-friendly? Want to bring my pup if possible.
I would love to see some of those Declaration of Independence-inspired murals in Centennial. Public art is underrated.
Took my class to History Colorado Center last year. The kids still talk about it! Definitely coming back this summer.
Love seeing local events promote public transit! But does anyone else think the RTD buses aren’t that reliable?
Hope the Colorado Day fest doesn’t get rained out! Always looking forward to the live music and local beer.
25 years for Centennial already? Time flies. Remember when the city first started. Feels like yesterday.
Anyone know if the cornhole tournament is for all ages? Might be a fun thing for my little cousins.
‘Expedition 1776’ sounds super interesting. I love weird Colorado history facts like that.
We're glad you think so! 'Expedition 1776' really brings to life one of the region’s earliest and most fascinating journeys.
Wish the exhibitions were open a bit later in the evening. Hard to get there after work sometimes!
Really appreciate how family friendly all these events are. Looking forward to seeing the artifacts at 'Moments That Made US.'
Thank you so much! The exhibitions were designed with families in mind, and 'Moments That Made US' has some truly remarkable pieces on display.
The wrapped RTD bus is a sweet idea. Kids will get a kick out of that. Might have to ride it myself just to see the artwork.
Robert PowersI agree, Robert. The bus art makes the whole thing feel more festive. It’s cool when you see it roll by, even if you’re not riding.
It’s cool that Centennial is turning 25! The community parties are always super fun. Planning on checking out the arts stuff for sure.
Absolutely! It's a special anniversary, and the planned arts and culture events are a great way to celebrate with the Centennial community.
Kinda wish they put some of the exhibits online too, for those of us who can’t get into Denver easily.
I never realized how much cool stuff happens for Colorado Day. Live cornhole tourney, I’m in!
Excited for the Colorado Day Festival in Castle Rock! We went last year and the food trucks were awesome. Hope the weather holds.
Really like that they’re working with RTD. Maybe more folks will try the bus to get to these events instead of driving.
The 38th Star exhibit sounds fascinating! I had no idea we were the centennial state. Might bring the grandkids.