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2026 marks Colorado's 150th anniversary, and CBS Colorado is proud to tell the stories that have shaped our state. We'll honor our history -- the people, places, and defining moments of the past -- while celebrating the voices, cultures, and institutions of today. And we'll look ahead, highlighting the ideas, innovations, and leaders shaping Colorado's next 150 years.
Our 150th anniversary is a meaningful moment to come together -- honoring our history, celebrating what makes Colorado unique, and looking ahead as we continue building stronger, more connected communities.
CBS Colorado is proud to support the State of Colorado, History Colorado and other community and cultural partners during this anniversary year. You can learn more about statewide events, programs and initiatives at historycolorado.org/colorado-150
As part of CBS Colorado's commitment to this year-long commemoration and our Colorado communities, CBS Colorado is partnering with Colorado Preservation, Inc.'s Endangered Places Program to raise awareness and funds for the state's threatened resources to include its historic bridges, heritage landscapes, and buildings that require long-term preservation and support.
By focusing on contributions to CPI and the Endangered Places Program, the public and CBS Colorado will play a role in saving these historic structures that have served an important role and have connected communities in Colorado for many years. To learn more about Colorado Preservation, Inc. and help support preservation efforts throughout our state, go to www.coloradopreservation.org
Donations to this campaign will be collected through December 31, 2026.
CBS Colorado will also partner with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to help build a stronger future for Colorado families through affordable homeownership opportunities. Through this partnership, CBS Colorado is raising awareness and support for Griffith Station Homes in Arvada, a new 20-unit affordable homeownership development. By volunteering at Griffith Station Homes and supporting Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, CBS Colorado and viewers can help create lasting opportunities for hardworking families to build stability, strength, and self-reliance through homeownership. Viewers are invited to join CBS Colorado as volunteers on the build site. Pre-registration is required to volunteer and volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To help support Habitat's mission through a donation, visit Habitat Metro Denver's website.
Our 150th anniversary is a meaningful moment to come together -- honoring our history, celebrating what makes Colorado unique, and looking ahead as we continue building stronger, more connected communities.
CBS Colorado is delighted to highlight the following America 250 - Colorado 150 initiatives and events.
To view a full calendar of Colorado 150 events, go to colorado.com.
Drone Show: Stories in the Sky
Stories in the Sky, a series of nearly 150 community drone shows lighting up Colorado's skies from September 2025 through December 2026, creating unforgettable moments for millions of Coloradans and visitors alike.
historycolorado.org
Digital Passport Program: Journey Through Colorado
This digital passport program is designed to encourage both locals and visitors to explore Colorado's hidden gems, diverse businesses, and rich heritage.
historycolorado.org
Moments That Made US - History Colorado
Through September: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
historycolorado.org
38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State
This exhibition invites visitors to revisit the Centennial State's origins through the authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices that formed the Centennial State.
historycolorado.org
Colorado 150 Film Festival
Colorado 150 is a cinematic celebration of the place we call home-- told through the voices, visions, and vistas that have defined our past and continue to shape our future.
May 23 to November 20, 2026
colorado150film.com
150 Tables Across Colorado
Celebrating 150 years of our Centennial State, individuals, organizations and cities across the state are invited to set a long table of any size between May and November 2026, bringing people from all walks of life together to share a meal, spark connection, and create a Colorado where everyone feels like they belong.
150coloradotables.com
A Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Filipino Community Exhibit
The Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites, in partnership with the Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, invites you to experience the next chapter of "A Mosaic of Cultures" with an immersive exploration of Aurora's Filipino community: its history, creativity, resilience and lasting impact on the city we share.
auroragov.org
Colorado in Miniature: A Dollhouse Miniatures Exhibit
Explore Colorado in Miniature at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys.
dmmdt.org
2026 Denver Food + Wine Festival
The 22nd annual Denver Food + Wine Festival coincides with the 250th anniversary of our country and 150th anniversary of Colorado, setting the stage for a multi-day extravaganza of food, wine, and spirits events that showcase historic, iconic, and of-the-moment restaurants from across the state. The entire festival is a fundraiser supporting the Colorado restaurant employees at the heart of our communities. Events feature the best of our state's culinary community, the finest wines and spirits, educational tasting seminars, and the signature Grand Tasting on August 29.
August 26 to 29, 2026
denverfoodandwine.com/
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time, and working with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to help preserve the past.
The orchard has grown to nearly 400 trees, all growing varieties of apples that were thought lost to history.
Bridges do more than connect roads. In Colorado, some connect us to the past. That's especially true in Red Cliff, where the iconic steel arch bridge has become a symbol of the small mountain town.
As Colorado marks its 150th year of statehood, CBS Colorado is highlighting the Cherry Creek Arch Bridge in partnership with Colorado Preservation Inc., which works to preserve historic places across the state.
As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, a new documentary features the voices of the Centennial State.
From ranchland to suburbia in a short time, the fast-growing master-planned community of Sterling Ranch is only at a fifth of its full build-out, but its rapid development is shaping Douglas County's future.
Colorado-based Arrow Electronics is one of the largest companies you've probably never heard of.
Before the Boulder County Farmers Market became a destination for thousands of shoppers each week, it was just a handful of vendors gathering to sell locally grown products.
A Colorado artist is transforming a dead tree into a work of art honoring Western heritage.
