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“During her time in Trinidad, Marggie has cultivated a deep-rooted connection to the people and lands of southern Colorado and distinguished herself as a leader within the local arts and culture scene,” said Susan Fries, director of the Center for Colorado Women's History and deputy community museum officer. “Her dedication to community engagement, both as a representative of the local creative district and as local business owner, make her the perfect fit for Trinidad History Museum and we are so excited  to see how she will shape the future of this community centerpiece.”

Prior to joining History Colorado, Ferrendelli served as the executive director of the Creative District & Main Street boards, as well as the facilitator of The Commons @ Space to Create. Within her role as facilitator for Space to Create she was able to guide state-funded efforts to revitalize underutilized buildings within the Corazon de Trinidad District to meet community needs and established The Commons, which has become an important gathering space for people of Trinidad. 

“The work we did with The Commons is very near and dear to my heart.” Ferrendelli said. “Trinidad has a long history of being a boom and bust town. Being able to create something like The Commons where we could bring community together to promote mutual growth and success connects deeply to my desire to contribute positively to the lives of those around me.”

Beyond serving as gathering space, Trinidad Space to Create contributes to the revitalization of the historic Main Street by providing incubator office and working spaces as well as a number of retail spaces for businesses, and 13 affordable live/work apartments for creatives.

“There is such a rich heritage from this area that extends beyond just Trinidad,” Ferrendelli said.  “We have such a deep blending of cultures that make this area unique and combine to create the incredible hidden gem that is Trinidad that we all want to see shine so people will come to visit.”

Through her position as director of the Trinidad History Museum, Ferrendelli hopes to continue to contribute to the vitality of the Corazon de Trinidad District and show how history can be a valuable tool in shaping the future of the city so dear to her.

“History honors the past while forming the future, it's not just about learning from our victories but also learning from our mistakes and finding the stories that have been lost so we can grow from them,” Ferrendelli said.

About the Trinidad History Museum
Trinidad History Museum, a Community Museum of History Colorado, occupies a city block in historic Trinidad, Colorado. The museum is made up of the Baca House, the Bloom Mansion, the Barglow Building, the Santa Fe Trail Museum, and beautiful community-supported gardens. 

The museum is located at 312 E. Main Street, Trinidad, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.TrinidadHistoryMuseum.org or call 719-846-7217 for more information.

Sobre el Trinidad History Museum
El Trinidad History Museum ocupa una cuadra entera en el centro histórico de Trinidad, Colorado. El museo incluye la Casa Baca, la Mansión Bloom, el Edificio Barglow, el Museo del Camino de Santa Fe, y jardines bonitos apoyados por la comunidad. El Museo de la Historia de Trinidad es un museo de History Colorado.

El museo es ubicado en 312 E. Main Street, Trinidad. El horario del museo es 10 a.m. a 4 p.m., martes a sábado. Para más información se puede visitar www.TrinidadHistoryMuseum.org o llamar por 719-846-7217.

About History Colorado
History Colorado is a division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served more than 75,000 students and 500,000 people in Colorado each year. It is a 145-year-old institution that operates eleven museums and historic sites, a free public research center, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation which provides technical assistance, educational opportunities, and other access to archaeology and historic preservation, and the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), which is one of the nation’s largest state funded preservation programs of its kind. More than 70% of SHF grants are allocated in rural areas of the state. Additionally, the offices of the State Archaeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer are part of History Colorado. 

History Colorado’s mission is to create a better future for Colorado by inspiring wonder in our past. We serve as the state’s memory, preserving and sharing the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through educational programs, historic preservation grants, collecting, outreach to Colorado communities, the History Colorado Center and Stephen H. Hart Research Center in Denver, and 10 other museums and historic attractions statewide. History Colorado is one of only six Smithsonian Affiliates in Colorado. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information. #HistoryColorado