Colorado History

After a lot of work from the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation, a new memorial is officially set to be erected on the west steps of Colorado’s State Capitol Building.

One would think that the massive Colorado beer producer Coors would have suffered during prohibition but the company was able to stay afloat because of porcelain.

Back in 1910, a Colorado town was home to a touring company that offered what is now known as the “first scenic motorway in the west.”

Dive into Colorado's intriguing historical ties with Mexico and Texas that influenced everything from place names to river identities.

Artus Van Briggle was a potter who, after passing away, had a death mask made of his face that is currently on display in Colorado.

Check out the ruins of an ancient hunting site in Colorado that dates back as many as 10,000 years.

You’ve likely heard tales of Native Americans being infected with smallpox from blankets that were gifted to them by settlers, but did you know it actually happened in Colorado?

Back in 1896, Leadville, Colorado’s modern-day Ice Palace Park earned its title with the construction of a massive structure that would, naturally, melt away in a matter of months.

Discover the fascinating story behind Colorado's quirky place names.

The Hammar House in Castle Rock, Colorado was built by a quarry owner in 1887 and has a fascinating, often tragic, history.