Colorado State Archives

07/30/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Come on over to the Colorado State Archives at 1313 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203 on Friday the 31st to celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday with us! Catch a glimpse into Colorado's past with multiple displays showcasing different historical events, sneak a peak at one of our record storage areas, chat with our archivists, and take home an archives starter kit and other fun giveaways!

One of our displays will highlight prominent Colorado women. The photo seen here is the medical license for Justina Ford, who was the first female African American doctor licensed in Denver.

07/28/2026

Only a few more days until Colorado State Archives' Open House! Come join us at 1313 Sherman St, Denver from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31st to get a sneak peak into one of our storage areas, chat with archivists, take home an archives starter kit, and check out historical records celebrating Colorado's history! More information is on our website at www.archives.colorado.gov.

One collection on display will highlight the Coors family, who started the Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado. The photo here is the school that the Coors family daughters attended, the Miss Wolcott School in Denver.

06/24/2026

Celebrating Colorado’s 150th Anniversary — Save the Date! Join us for an Open House at the Colorado State Archives, 1313 Sherman St., Denver, on Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catch a glimpse into Colorado’s past through engaging displays highlighting significant historical events, tour our collections, see how records are preserved and stored, chat with our archivists, take home an Archives Starter Kit, and explore other fascinating aspects of the State Archives. If you are interested in a tour, you will receive a ticket at the door, and tours are limited to 10 people at a time.

For additional archives tidbits and behind-the-scenes fun, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board page.

04/24/2026

CHRAB and the Society of American Archivists, with the help of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, are pleased to host a FREE virtual archives course, Building Advocacy and Support for Digital Archives on June 15 & 16, 2026!

This opportunity is ONLY open to Colorado archivists and residents. The course will take place over 2 days on June 15 & 16 from 12pm to 4pm MT and will be taught by Angela Fritz, PhD.

To register please email [email protected] with your name, affiliation, and whether you are an SAA member* by May 22, 2026. Limited spots are available so please register ASAP!

*SAA membership not a requirement or determination for participation, this is recorded for bookkeeping purposes.

For more information on the course, please visit the SAA Course Catalog at https://www2.archivists.org/prof-education/course-catalog/building-advocacy-and-support-for-digital-archives

02/24/2026

Colorado State Archives is experiencing issues with our phones today! We apologize if you have been trying to call our office and can't get through. We have alerted our IT department, but at this time we do not know when the phones will be back up. You can always reach our office by email, mail, fax, or our online records request form. Visit https://archives.colorado.gov/about/contact-us for more details.

The Colorado State Archives Research Room is located on the first floor of the Centennial building, one block south of the State Capitol building in Denver. Please call ahead to make arrangements to access a record, as it may not be immediately available at your disposal. Also, note that there is a....

12/24/2025

The Colorado State Archives will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday December 24th through Friday, December 26th.

📷 A black and white photograph depicting an unknown child seated next to a Christmas Tree. Image courtesy of the Colorado State Archives.

11/26/2025

Colorado State Archives will be closed starting at 2pm Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We will be open again on Tuesday, December 2nd. As always, feel free to submit any requests for records online, via email, or through mail at any time. See https://archives.colorado.gov/request for more information!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday this week!