AARP Colorado, History Colorado offer curated tour October 11

AARP members and their guests can tour a new exhibition with History Colorado’s curator of Latino, Hispano and Chicano Heritage and Culture, Lucha Martínez de Luna, this fall.

De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande opened in August and highlights multiple generations of families and communities with ties to early Hispano settlement who played a role in shaping the region’s cultural identity.

“Touring this exhibit with a curator will be a special experience,” Dr. Marissa Volpe, AARP Colorado director of outreach, said. “Through art, we can understand our state’s history and culture.”

History Colorado

The free tour is scheduled for October 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. Tickets are limited and require sign up. Visit History Colorado* to register for the tour. Each registrant is limited to two tickets.

The event is scheduled toward the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Volpe said, “De la Tierra provides the perfect chance to celebrate Hispanic heritage and the role Hispanic and Latino people played in shaping the Colorado we know and love today.”

Venue and Event Information

History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver

Arrival Instructions: Please enter through the History Colorado Center's main entrance on Broadway and then scan your ticket at the Front Desk in the lobby. Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby.

Parking: Parking meters and surface parking lots are available in the blocks surrounding the History Colorado Center. Covered parking is available at the Art Garage, adjacent to the Art Studios at 1200 Lincoln Street. Parking is NOT available in the covered lot right next to the museum. History Colorado does not validate parking.

Accessibility: Click here* to visit History Colorado’s accessibility webpage to learn more about accessible parking options and other accessibility considerations at the center.

Questions: Please reach out to History Colorado at reservations@state.co.us or 303-866-2394 if you have more questions as you prepare for this event.

*This is not an AARP website. Any information provided to the History Colorado Center will be governed by the center’s privacy policy.