CelebratingColorado 150 Southwest
Make History with Us!
CelebratingColorado 150 Southwest
Make History with Us!
CelebratingColorado 150 Southwest
Make History with Us!
America 250 - Colorado 150
Commemorating our Past, Preparing for our Future
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One month later, on August 1, 2026, Colorado, the “Centennial State”, will celebrate 150 years of statehood. These twin milestones are a rare and exciting opportunity to unite with fellow Coloradans and Americans around our shared ideals and imagine our future together. In Southwest Colorado, we’re adding our own layers of nonpartisan commemorative experiences and activities to this special time to deepen our respect and appreciation for those who have gone before and to learn more about each other today while having fun at the same time.
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission was established by state legislation to guide Colorado’s commemorations in ways that enable all Coloradans to participate. Join us in planning community events, fostering historic preservation, developing educational opportunities, gathering in the community, and more. Let’s celebrate our collective journey and look ahead to our shared future.
What’s Happening Around Southwest Colorado, the State, and the Nation
The Colorado Commission has designated “250-150” regions across the state and organizing committees have formed at the local level. We are the Southwest Colorado Local Organizing Committee (LOC) comprised of eight counties. The SW Colorado LOC’s counties are, alphabetically: Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, Ouray, San Juan and San Miguel. Our LOC is open to all interested volunteers who will help guide, support, and promote activities and events to celebrate and commemorate our shared history, honoring what makes Southwest Colorado, its history, landscape and people unique, while also an important part of the state of Colorado and our nation.
We have LOC Signature Initiatives (projects) already underway that you can be a part of - many are focused on fun, interactive experiences for all ages about the history and heritage of SW Colorado, going as far back as Ancestral Puebloan days to today. We also can help promote your organization and activities for the dual commemorations. This website contains information on planning, events, and opportunities to join this history-making journey in Southwest Colorado.
Check in often for news and updates on local activities!
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Get Involved
Get information on participating in community celebrations, programs, and events . We are here to help you join this celebration with your own event!
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Our Initiatives
Learn more about the signature projects we are working on to celebrate this historic occassion.
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County Happenings
Check out events and local happenings in our 8-county region.
Stay up-to-date with events across the nation and Colorado
What’s happening around Colorado for 2026. Learn more at historycolorado.org.
Follow nationwide events and celebrations. Learn more at america250.org.
Colorful Colorado
Stories, histories, and tales that shaped Colorado
