EVENTS

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Check out some of our past programs and events. To learn more and see photos of our events please consider following our Facebook page!

December 5-7, 2025

The Funky Little Theater Company takes over the History Center to do a benefit reading of The Christmas Cricket of Colorado City by August Mergelman, an adaptation of Dicken's story The Cricket on the Hearth. Details coming soon!

November 14, 2025

Program: Heath Gay unveils the city's most fascinating sites and stories...from its oldest structures and prominent landmarks, to hidden histories, natural wonders, notable residents, the tuberculosis connection, and some of the region's most unique structures.

Presenter: Heath Gay is a true Colorado fanatic. In fact, many locals know him from his "Colorado Fan Club" Facebook page, where he shares fascinating stories, photos, and the history of all things Colorado. He has garnered a huge following sharing the overlooked or forgotten histories hidden right in our own towns, mountains, and plains.

Heath has explored every corner of the state to document these historical sites, documenting them in his Forgotten Colorado book series. It's no surprise he's managed to summit all of Colorado's 14ers!

In his latest book, Colorado Springs: The Most Significant Sites in the City, Heath turns his attention to the place he calls home, uncovering the remarkable stories and sites hidden in our very streets.

October 10, 2025

From the Revolutionary War to the western frontier, African Americans have long served in the nation’s military. After the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, African American regiments of the U.S. Arm, played a vital role in building the West, protecting settlements, and serving with distinction despite facing discrimination and hardship.

Presenters: Dennis Moore and Mel Elliott have been researching and sharing the history of Buffalo Soldiers for many years. They are founding members of the Buffalo Memorial Committee in Colorado Springs, which is dedicated to the preservation and commemoration of Buffalo Soldiers in Colorado.

September 28, 2025

Join us as we carefully unbox and examine authentic Victorian garments brought directly from our archives. This rare opportunity showcases pieces rarely seen by the public, presented up close for detailed viewing. We’ll share insights into their construction, materials, and preservation, while allowing you to explore the garments inside and out—details usually hidden from view.

Suggested donation of $10

Starting at 3:00pm we will begin unboxing garments and examining them for about an hour, after which guests will have an opportunity to roam the gallery and take a closer look at their favorite garments