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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.
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Colorado Experience
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.
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The Games That Never Happened
Colorado Experience Season 13 Episode 1 | 26m 41s | CC
Do you remember the 1976 Denver Olympics? Probably not, because they never actually happened. After originally being awarded the bid in 1970, Denver remains the only Olympic location to ever reject the bid and withdraw as host city. We explore how Denver managed to win the bid in the first place and the different groups that game together afterwards to say, ‘Hey, we actually don’t want this!’
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