When anger spilled into the streets of downtown Denver over several nights of protests, some of our most important civic buildings were left with shattered windows and damage from graffiti and the projectiles fired by law enforcement. The History Colorado Center was among them. Right away, many of you asked what you could do to help. As our staff and some wonderful volunteers worked to clean up, make repairs, and secure the building and our collections, donations and words of support poured in.
We were out collecting on Saturday afternoon as demonstrators called for belated justice on behalf of George Floyd and other African American men and women (Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, and sadly so many others) who have lost their lives to systemic racism and police violence. Everyone we met was there to change the world for the better.
Obviously, we don’t have the answers to all the questions being raised in the streets and across the country these past few days. But we believe that our past—especially some of our darkest moments—can illuminate our present and guide us to a brighter future. And we know that Coloradans have always been at our best when we’re looking out for one another and protecting each other’s right to the pursuit of happiness, to liberty, and—most of all—to life.
We think of our History Colorado community as a family, and we’re so glad that you’re a part of it. And we’re so filled with gratitude—always, but especially now—to have you in our lives. You are who we’re cleaning up for.
If you want to help...
Our doors are closed, our windows are broken, but our hearts are full. Thank you to our community who continue to support us and make our work possible. To support History Colorado during this time, you can click here to donate.
