2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What does this document and the formation of the United States mean for us who live and work in the American West?
From public lands to citizenship and sovereignty, this programmatic series will explore the legacies of the 250th in the American West.
Spring events begin on March 12.
Spring 2026 Events
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Back East
With Flannery Burke, author, Back East
Doors open at 6:00 pm, presentation begins at 6:30 pm
How have Western writers and scholars imagined and shaped the American East? In her book Back East, historian Flannery Burke flips the script on American regional narratives by centering the west in the cultural landscape. Join us for a discussion of how Westerners have influenced the development of the United States.
$8, members receive 20% discount
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Public Lands
With Leisl Carr Childers, Colorado State University
Doors open at 6:00 pm, presentation begins at 6:30 pm
Public lands are a tangible aspect of life in the American West. What are the origins of public lands and how have debates over their use shaped the West? Historian, author and associate professor at Colorado State University Leisl Carr Childers will discuss the history of public lands from the American Revolution to today.
$8, members receive 20% discount
