Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, but the history of the land extends back far before it entered the union.
Filled with the days when the Ancient Puebloans and Native Americans inhabited the land, as well as European Settlement and the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, the human history of Colorado goes back more than 13,000 years. Remnants of Colorado’s colorful past can still be found today through museums, historic sites and distinct landmarks.
In honor of National Preservation Month, below is a sampling of some of the many ways Colorado celebrates and preserves its unique history in May and beyond.
This is a nice little article from Luxury Travel Magazine.
