History of the Region
While many people think of Denver as an old cattle town, our history is riddled with so much more! From innovative transportation solutions, community uprisings, gold mining, railroads, historic concerts, and bold political initiatives Denver sets the standards and continues to lead the West. The resiliency of our people is hard earned and endures even today filling our region with opportunity and making Denver the best city to call home.
Learn more about Denver’s History:
Dr. Colorado (Tom Noel) highlights some of Denver’s history on the City website:
http://www.denvergov.org/AboutDenver/history.asp
www.denvergov.org/AboutDenver/history_timeline.asp
Denver Metro Convention and Visitor’s Bureau:
http://www.denver.org/metro/history
What is going on in Denver this month?
For more information about events in the Denver Metro area, please visit the Global Denver calendar.
View additional Denver events here.
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The 2010 Biennial of the Americas celebrates the culture, ideas and people of the Western Hemisphere. Throughout the entire month of July, Denver will offer visitors cross-cultural experiences through a wide array of art exhibits, live music and special cultural programming. Emerging talent and leaders in the arts, culture, sciences, politics, economics and technology will also convene roundtable discussions designed to create a shared vision for a more cohesive hemisphere. It will be one of the most exciting international events of 2010, and something you won't want to miss. For more information, visit www.biennialoftheamericas.org
