A decade ago, a flawed exhibit about the Sand Creek massacre of Cheyenne and Arapaho angered the Tribes. This time, the museum took pains to get the story right.
The artistic and creative state that Colorado has become commonly known as today is built on history and art heritage spanning more than 200 years in the Rocky Mountain West. Notable artists who turned to the state’s physical beauty, relaxed lifestyle and healthy climate include Georgia O’Keeffe and Jackson Pollock, and Colorado’s art scene continues to blossom alongside the efforts to preserve its history.
November is Native American Heritage Month. In recognition of the month, History Colorado is highlighting the stories and contributions of the Indigenous people who call Colorado home.
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