EXCITING NEWS!
Check out our newest exhibit—Colorado in the Civil War—presented with support from the Colorado 150 – 250 Commission. This exhibit showcases the citizen soldiers who safeguarded the west for the Union by marching to New Mexico Territory to thwart the Confederates at the Battle of Glorieta Pass.
Visit us for our special gala exhibit opening event at 5:30pm on Oct. 15! This exhibit features the uniform of Colonel John P. Slough, who led the troops at the battle.
On Saturday, September 12, come out to the Museum to see Colleen Sawyer, who portrays famous women of history, describe the life, times, and important work of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet. This program starts at 10am and is part of the Coffee & Conversation series.
On Aug. 22 at 10am, John Carter, a former educator and current wargamer, will speak about Revolutionary War battle tactics for the Coffee & Conversation.
Coming on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10am, catch Zarko (Zach) Pandurov, a native of Serbia, who will discuss his service in the Serbian Army, including work with Special Forces. Pandurov is a current volunteer at the Veterans Museum. His talk is part of the Coffee & Conversation series for 2026.
On Saturday, July 25 at 10am, Carol Kendall will speak about the role of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the history of South Platte River floodplain management in Colorado, including the Tri-Lakes project, which planned and built Bear Creek, Cherry Creek, and Chatfield Dams.
Yes, we are open this Saturday, July 4…come to the Museum between 9am – 3pm to be inspired and engaged around the stories of the women and men who secure our freedoms.
On July 11 at 10am, listen to John Peticolas and Flint Whitlock talk about the Battle of Glorieta Pass – Apache Canyon, which took place in New Mexico in March of 1862. Flint will discuss the Union side of the story, while John will discuss his ancestor’s experience serving on the Confederate side. This talk is part of the Broomfield2026! anniversary year suite of programs.
This Saturday, June 27 at 10am – Colorado historian John Steinle will tell us about the life and times of General John P. Slough, who fought for the Union army during the Civil War and led Colorado troops at the Battle of Glorieta Pass. The talk is part of the Broomfield2026! suite of programs for the 250th anniversary of our country and the 150th anniversary of our state.
Check out this special Coffee & Conversation at 10am on Saturday, June 20. Gabriel Rueda is a serving U.S. Army officer, former museum volunteer, and Broomfield resident. He will be speaking about “Drones, Despots, and the Democratization of Warfare,” including an in-depth look at strategic and tactical evolutions in modern warfare.
On Saturday, June 13, check out Aaron Mach, who served as an EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) bomb squad commander in Afghanistan with multiple other assignments during his military career. This Coffee & Conversation program starts at 10am.