Arts & Culture
New political satire from Flamboyán Theatre spotlights Puerto Rican history
Puerto Rican theater company highlights Latin voices in new play series.
Room & Board
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Room & Board
Season 6 Episode 2 | 26m 40s | CC
Dreaming of a better life, many individuals were inspired to make the harsh trek westward at the turn of the 19th century. The rise of boarding houses challenged social and cultural conventions of gender, race, and class, while providing a home away from home. Discover how the adaptable nature of boarding houses allowed for their survival, and at one time housed one third of Americans.
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Young Sand Creek and Amache descendants explore shared history
A new collaboration between the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation and the Amache Alliance is educating young people about their history on Colorado's southeastern plains.
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Get your hands on history at History Colorado’s research center
The History Colorado Center’s vast collection of archives and artifacts is free and open to the public. Here’s what it includes and how to access it.
