Colorado History

One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in Colorado is known for possibly coining the name of Rocky Mountain Oysters and has served famous patrons like Theodore Roosevelt, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Sitting Bull.

The Gold Hill School near Boulder is the oldest continuously operating public school in Colorado.

Some town names in Colorado are downright playful. They might just make you smile and spark a bit of curiosity about their origins.

Once a crossroads for Ute Indians and Mexican soldiers, this fort reveals a rich history that shaped the Western Slope.

The legends surrounding the Colorado River are a reminder of the magic in our natural world, inviting everyone to listen closely.

The murders of two women in Breckenridge, Colorado, in 1982 remained unsolved for nearly 40 years while the man responsible hid in plain sight the entire time.

Did you know this popular party drink originated in Fort Collins?

The rap subgenre of horrorcore has been the subject of numerous controversies based in Colorado and has repeatedly sparked the debate of whether or not violent lyrics can be justifiably blamed for actual violent crimes.

The Colorado Potato Beetle has been a thorn in the sides of potato farmers across North America and Europe for many years and even inspired a conspiracy theory during the Cold War.

While he only governed over the Colorado Territory for almost exactly a year, the state’s first governor, William Gilpin, led an interesting, often scandalous, life.