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Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on achievements that have rippled out across Colorado and the country. History Colorado is offering many ways to connect with the state’s rich women’s history – from museum exhibitions to preservation projects, events, tours, and storytelling through magazine articles and podcasts.

With a diverse mix of tours, free days, creative workshops, performances, film screenings and inclusive museum access – there’s something for everyone at History Colorado in March.

New Exhibitions:

Domestic Bliss | Denver, CO
Center for Colorado Women’s History | Now Open!
Created from found objects associated with domestic life, such as upcycled fabric and vintage books, Domestic Bliss elevates traditional “women’s work” while confronting the enduring struggle for gender equality. Colorado textile artist Bethany Economos crafted this installation of 2- and 3-D pieces that center around poetry excerpts written by Colorado poet Kathleen Willard – all meticulously embroidered into once-loved aprons, tablecloths, and everyday furniture.

Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | Now Open!
In commemoration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood in 2026, History Colorado members selected their favorite John Fielder mountain photographs. Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder invites visitors to ascend through sun-dappled valleys, explore rugged slopes, and take in Colorado’s colorful scenery on a photographic journey through the mountains with the Centennial State’s most celebrated nature photographer.

Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History | Pueblo, CO
El Pueblo History Museum | Now Open!
Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History is a thought-provoking traveling exhibition that shares stories and artifacts from the lived experiences of Black Coloradans who explored, settled and achieved so much in Pueblo and across the state. This exhibition got its start at the Museum of Boulder, and now El Pueblo History Museum is proud to infuse it with local history.

Exhibitions Opening Soon:

All Hands on Deck: Life and Legacy of the USS Colorado Battleship | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | Opening March 6
Sail the high seas in this showcase exploring the life and enduring legacy of the USS Colorado (BB-45) battleship. Ships named after Colorado connect our highest mountains to the depths of the ocean. The US Navy launched the USS Colorado battleship (BB-45) in 1921, kicking off twenty-four years of service that took the ship across the world. From searching for missing aviator Amelia Earhart to shelling Pacific Islands during World War II, the USS Colorado’s 2,000-member crew worked together and served bravely.

Declaration of Sentiments | Denver, CO

Center for Colorado Women’s History | Opening March 6

The oldest-known printing of the Declaration of Sentiments is coming to Denver for a limited time. This groundbreaking declaration dared to demand equal rights for women – helping launch the women's suffrage movement, and paving the way for Colorado to become the first state where men voted to extend that right to women. On display alongside it is a remarkable letter sent by Susan B. Anthony congratulating Colorado activist Ellis Meredith on the successful inclusion of women in the electorate – more than 25 years before the rest of the nation.

Votes & Dreams | Denver, CO
Center for Colorado Women’s History | Opening April 3

Colorado’s women have long been trailblazers charting a way forward –  from securing women’s voting rights decades before the rest of the country to pursuing economic justice and civil rights. In Votes & Dreams, a fascinating mix of artifacts show the struggles and triumphs of Colorado’s women activists and leaders who organized at the ballot box and beyond to implement their vision for a better future. 

Keeping Place: Colorado Heritage for All | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | Opening April 8

In honor of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, History Colorado embarked on an ambitious project to change how we look at community preservation through Heritage for All. This initiative set out to list historic sites representing women, Black, Latino, Asian American, Indigenous, or LGBTQ+ Coloradans who were previously underrepresented. A new exhibition, Keeping Place, highlights a few of these newly safeguarded places and explores how buildings and landscapes witness our experiences, anchor our communities, and shape the stories we pass down.
 

March Events and Attractions:

Women’s History Month Group Tours | Denver, CO
Center for Colorado Women’s History | Times available throughout March

The Women’s History Tour offers a snapshot of how women across Colorado have lived from pre-statehood through today – highlighting experiences of suffrage, domestic work, World War I, and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Colorado. A docent guides visitors through the museum, treating them to 45 minutes of storytelling about the remarkable women of Colorado through fascinating spaces and artifacts – including a rare first printing of the Declaration of Sentiments on display in Denver for the first time ever. The Center for Colorado Women’s History offers private tours and discounted rates for groups of 10 or more. Contact CCWH@state.co.us to book a group tour, or go to historycolorado.org/plan-your-visit-CCWH to purchase individual tour or general admission tickets.

Meet the Collection: Hornos, Chuckwagons, and Hardtack: The 1876 Table | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | March 3, 5 – 6 pm

What did people eat back when Colorado was still a territory? Dr. Rachael Storm, History Colorado’s Head of Curatorial Services, will share a look at how food was prepared, served and eaten using campfires, hornos, manos y metates, and cast iron. This peek at the collection will explore the seasonality of foods and transitory nature of the hearth as people moved into, out of, and around what was to become the state of Colorado in 1876. Reserve your tickets for $5 for the public or $2 for History Colorado members, students or low-income Coloradans.

International Women’s Day | Denver, CO
Center for Colorado Women’s History | March 7, 10 am – 4 pm & March 8, 12 – 4 pm

Celebrate International Women’s Day with free entry on both Saturday and Sunday at the Center for Colorado Women’s History. View the exhibits in this historic house, take part in a women’s history scavenger hunt, and celebrate the accomplishments of women both past and future. Register ahead for free admission.

Free Family Day | Trinidad, CO
Trinidad History Museum | March 14, 10 am – 3 pm

Free Family Day at the Trinidad History Museum includes free museum admission, lawn games, and a discount on select gift store items! Attendees also receive 10% off on tuition for the Hands-On History Summer Camp at the Trinidad History Museum. The Bloom Mansion is currently closed for planned maintenance, but the Baca House and Santa Fe Trail Museum, as well as all grounds, will be open for visitors. Tickets are free with advance registration.

Dementia-Friendly Tour | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | March 14, 9:30 am or 10:30 am
The History Colorado Center is offering a dementia-friendly tour to promote connection and belonging for adults with dementia and their companions. This tour is designed for those who want to linger and enjoy the museum at a slower pace. Tour participants will sit down and engage in a facilitated discussion, learning new information and contributing their own observations along the way. Tickets are free but space is limited, so RSVP to reserve your spot. Please reach out to Emily Turner at reservations@state.co.us or 303-866-2396 with questions about whether this program is a good fit for you.

Low Sensory Morning | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | March 14, 8 – 10 am
The History Colorado Center is happy to open its doors for families and self-advocates who prefer a lower sensory museum environment. For one morning every other month, the museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and sounds in the exhibits turned down. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance.

Members-Only Digital Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Women’s History | Virtual
History Colorado Center | March 17, 1 – 2 pm
History Colorado members can explore stories and artifacts of women who danced with George Washington, broke political and social barriers, lived through wars and disasters, gained and lost a fortune, and whose political, social, and cultural experiences shaped our state and country. Shaun Boyd – History Colorado’s Curator of Politics and Government and Curator of Archives – will guide members through a show-and-tell about women who were present for famous events in the United States and world history, and everyday women who created the world we live in today. To join the Zoom presentation, you must be a History Colorado member and reserve your spot. Please reach out to membership@state.co.us with questions.

Making History, Making Change in Collaboration with The Smithsonian | Denver, CO
History Colorado Center | March 18, 1 pm or 7 pm
As the United States commemorates 250 years of American independence, History Colorado is welcoming the Smithsonian for a special edition of their Making History, Making Change Lecture Series. Smithsonian Curator Gwyneira Isaac and Hopi Potter Karen Kahe Charley will share about community-led efforts to revitalize endangered languages and cultural knowledge. You can buy tickets here for this and other lectures in the Rosenberry series.

Exploration Days - All About Archaeology: Arch for Dummies | Montrose, CO
Ute Indian Museum | March 20, 10 am – 2 pm

In this day-long workshop, 7th to 12th grade students will gain a deeper understanding of archaeology as a career field. Students will hear from professionals, gain insight into the range of career paths within archaeology, and learn about the education and skills needed for success in the field. Students will also get connected with potential volunteer and internship opportunities to build experience, strengthen their resumes, and explore their interests further. Registration costs $25 per student. To register, call (970) 249-3098.

Through the Looking Glass: Writing the Self-Portrait Poem | Denver, CO
Center for Colorado Women’s History | March 28, 1 – 3 pm

Join feminist poet Kathleen Willard for a poetry writing workshop as part of the Center for Colorado Women’s History’s exhibition Domestic Bliss! Gather your personal memories to create a full-bodied self-portrait – writing poems inspired by Willard’s Self Portrait of a Young Feminist, Circa 1972 and the Declaration of Sentiments. No prior experience is needed, and all materials are provided. You must be 18 years or older to join. Class size is limited, so purchase your ticket in advance to reserve your spot.

Local History, Living Stories: A Playback Theatre Story-Sharing Performance | Trinidad, CO
Trinidad History Museum | March 28, 1 – 3 pm

CU’s Impact Playback Theatre returns to bring to life community stories through impactful, improvised theater and music. Audience members and invited guest storytellers will share true stories of life in Trinidad – from days of yore to yesterday – then witness them turned into theater by professional improvisers and musicians, on the spot. This event will be at MainStreet Live, 131 W. Main St., Trinidad, CO. Tickets sold at the door for $10 per person.

Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story | Fort Garland, CO
Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center | March 28, 1 – 2:30 pm
At this Borderlands speaker series talk, Dorothy Denetclaw (Diné) and Matt Fitzsimons discuss their recently released book, Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story. The book reexamines the 1919 killing of the Indian trader Charlie Hubbell and the subsequent murder trial while simultaneously embedding the story in a much larger saga of colonization and resistance. One of the authors is a descendant of participants in the case; the other is an investigative journalist. By merging Diné oral traditions with archival evidence, they upend one false narrative after another. Tickets are free with advance registration.

 

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 147-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