Colorado History

Learn about the El Pomar Estate in Colorado Springs and the fascinating story that connects it to iconic parks, universities, and other major figures of United States history.

The story of the Birch Cabin in Estes Park, Colorado, is as intriguing as it is odd, and years after it was burned down, the ruins have become a popular tourist attraction.

The Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Parade have taken place in Manitou Springs, Colorado, for many years, but the story behind the celebration is stranger than fiction.

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.

Before inventing one of the most popular candies of all time, a Colorado couple tried their hands at a number of other business ventures.

The historic town of Cripple Creek, Colorado is primarily known for gambling and a long, colorful history that, believe it or not, features donkeys quite prominently.

When it comes to Colorado history, we don't often think of old records; not the vinyl ones, the ones that keep track of persons and places, that were written in cursive.

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

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

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.

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?