Showing posts with label history colorado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history colorado. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

History Colorado to host public forums in Holyoke and Wiggins

***Press Release***

DENVER - History Colorado is visiting a town near you! History Colorado's Preservation Programs staff are hitting the road for two different tours this summer to hear your needs and  offer solutions through historic preservation, which can increase heritage tourism, boost community involvement, and transform your local economy, all while honoring your past.
Is your community's history important to you?
 What's your perspective on historic preservation, archaeology, museum operations and educational programming in your town? Share your thoughts at a History Colorado Listening Session, designed specifically to determine how History Colorado's Preservation Programs can help your community's heritage programs thrive.
Looking for funding opportunities to preserve your favorite historic or archaeological site? Stop by a Community Roundtable to learn how the History Colorado State Historical Fund can help.






Listening Sessions 
As part of an update to the 2020 State Historic Preservation Plan, History Colorado staff want to hear your challenges, successes and ideas about preservation, archaeology, museum operations and educational programming in your town.
All Listening Sessions begin at 5:30 p.m.
May 6: Alamosa
May 7: Cortez
May 12: Denver
May 19: Telluride
May 20: Grand Junction
July 8: Lamar
July 9: Pueblo
August 12: Hayden
August 13: Aspen
Community Roundtables
Love a historic property? Need a grant to help preserve it? Join Outreach Specialists from the History Colorado State Historical Fund at a Community Roundtable in your area. Staff will outline the grant process and show you what it takes to achieve your dream preservation project.
May 15: San Luis
May 20: Holyoke
May 22: Ridgway
May 28: Meeker
June 3: Hugo
June 4: Leadville
June 5: Coaldale
June 6: Pagosa Springs
June 10: Wiggins
June 12: Longmont
June 19: Gunnison
June 26: Las Animas
All Listening Sessions and Community Roundtables are free of charge.
Questions? Contact Preservation Programs Outreach Coordinator Claire Lanier at 303/866-2825 or claire.lanier@state.co.us.

About History Colorado History Colorado inspires generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in building a better Colorado. Find History Colorado at Facebook.com/HistoryColorado and on Twitter @HistoryColorado, #COHistory and #PreserveCO. HistoryColorado is headquartered in the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203. Visit HistoryColorado.org or call (303) HISTORY for more information.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

History Colorado holding Public Meeting April 10 in Sterling

Are the historic resources and history in your community important to you? Get your voice and ideas heard as part of an update to the 2020 State Historic Preservation Plan. History Colorado staff are holding a public listening session in Sterling to better understand what you think are the successes and challenges of historic preservation, archaeology, educational programming, and local museum operations. You input is important as part of this statewide plan. The meeting will take place at the Logan County Courthouse in Sterling on Thursday, April 10, at 6pm. For more information and to RSVP call History Colorado at 303-866-2825.