WHAT’S NEW
2025 Black History Live
The Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics, and sports. Chautauquans Becky Stone and Marvin Jefferson will portray Harriet Tubman and Louis Armstrong in several performances throughout Colorado. Find the full schedule of events on the Black History Live webpage.
Museum on Main Street Open in Gunnison
Crossroads: Change in Rural America is now open at the Gunnison Arts Center. This traveling Smithsonian exhibit takes a broad look at the characteristics of rural America, how an attraction to and interaction with the land formed the basis of rural America, and how these communities and small towns have evolved. This is the last stop on the Crossroads tour, so be sure to stop by!
PROGRAMS
Inspiring conversation and exploration of our shared cultural heritage
CHAUTAUQUA
Engage with, and discover humanity in, significant historical figures during these compelling portrayals.
YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA
Students become scholars, combining research, history, language arts, and drama to develop a presentation.
GREAT LIVES IN COLORADO HISTORY
33 bilingual biographies of local historical figures written for elementary readers by Colorado teachers.
COLORADO ENCYCLOPEDIA
This online tool is your comprehensive and interactive source of reliable information on the state of Colorado.
LATINÉ/HISPANIC PARTNERSHIPS
We aim to foster understanding by partnering to develop a program individually tailored for your community!
HISTORY SPEAKERS BUREAU
Consider choosing from this catalog of Chautauqua scholars for your next event.
MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET
The Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibition visits Colorado communities.
CH CARES AWARDS
CH CARES Humanities Relief Grants Colorado Humanities is happy to announce the organizations and individuals who were awarded a total of $481,984 in CARES Humanities Relief Grants. Grant funds were provided by
HISTORY ALIVE! COLORADO WEST CHAUTAUQUA
This annual Grand Junction event helps history come alive through portrayals of notable individuals.
