For three decades, the Brighton community has gathered downtown for one of its most beloved holiday traditions — the Festival of Lights! While the event has evolved over the years, one thing hasn’t changed: there are lots of lights, plenty of smiles, and crowds that show up no matter the snow or cold. Watch the video below to learn how this hometown holiday celebration began and why it continues to bring Brighton together year after year. Join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Festival of Light

It took five tries over seventeen years for Colorado to become a state. Why did four attempts fail, and the fifth succeed? That’s the story behind 38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State, an exhibition now on view at the History Colorado Center. This exhibition explores Colorado’s long road to statehood. Our first four attempts at statehood throughout the 1860s were derailed by questions like who should be allowed to vote and what policies the government should adopt. Which economic int

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