WHAT’S NEW
The Five States of Colorado wins Regional Emmy Award
We are thrilled to announce that The Five States of Colorado, a 90-minute historical documentary film produced by Colorado Humanities and Denver-based HaveyPro Cinema, has been awarded a Regional Emmy for Historical Documentary! To learn about the Emmy awards and view the full list of winners, visit emmyawards.tv.
High Plains Chautauqua
The High Plains Chautauqua festival will take place August 5-9, 2024. This year’s theme, “Game Changers,” will bring portrayals of notable Americans who have “shaken things up,” each leaving a legacy in his or her field. Visit the High Plains Chautauqua page to view the schedule of events.
Museum on Main Street in Sterling
“Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition drawing on the history and culture of rural America to provoke fresh thinking and spark conversations about the future and sustainability of rural communities, will open in Sterling on August 1 at the Overland Trail Museum and will remain open until September 10.
The Five States of Colorado Screenings in Grand Junction
There will be two screenings in Grand Junction at Mesa County Libraries Central Library on August 1 and Clifton Branch Library on August 3, offering more opportunities to experience this incredible, award-winning film.
2024 National Book Fest Selections
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 24. The event is free and open to the public. This year, Colorado will be represented by 2023 Colorado Book Awards General Nonfiction winner Vauhini Vara’s book The Immortal King Rao (adult title), and 2023 Colorado Book Awards Young Adult Literature winner Meg Long’s book Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves.
Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity Podcast
All episodes of the Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity panel discussions are now in podcast form! Check out the list of platforms where you can find it.
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.
