Public History

Last semester students in CTT Prof. Hunt’s Interpretation of History in Museums: Exhibits and Education class partnered with the Brighton City Museum to create the exhibit, "Brighton: A New Look at the Past." The course is designed to introduce students to the rudiments of historical interpretation through exhibits and education...

Graduate students, Kelly Jones, Kaylyn Mercuri, and Mary O'Neil presented on the re-interpretation of The Fort Vasquez Museum at the Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums Conference (CWAM) in April 2018. Their presentation detailed the work they did inside and outside of the classroom. They provided detailed timelines and notes regarding their...

Mary O'Neil, master’s student, presented research on the efforts to preserve the cemetery at Loretto Heights College at the Saving Places Conference in February of 2018. Mary is originally from Pennsylvania, but with a father in the military she moved around frequently. Her family settled in Denver when Mary was...

The National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta on CU Denver’s Campus joined with the westerners group to offer a night out like no other. The event transported students and friends to the past as a dance instructor taught them the moves of the Victorian Era. Immersive history in action!...

Each year, the History Department recognizes students for their outstanding research and work with an informal ceremony and gathering. The 2018 award ceremony was hosted by Dana Crawford in her LoDo Loft. Students, faculty, and friends joined together for this special event. The History Department is very grateful to the...

Each year, the CU Denver History Department commemorates its harworking students. This year's ceremony was graciously hosted by Tyrba Architects, whose founder also sponsors the Tryba Prize. Faculty, students, alumni, and friends gathered to celebrate these accomplishments and awards. The awards and recipients are as follows: The Ward Prize Tom...

Nick Ota-Wang, MA student, was recently accepted to be part of a panel at the inaugural Queer History Conference in San Francisco from June 16-18, 2019 at San Francisco State University. The panel is entitled “Phase, Folly or Felony? Sex between Men and Youths in Australia, Japan, Ireland, and Italy.”...

Shelby Carr, MA student, presented her research on the Crawford Hill Mansion at the Saving Places Conference in Denver this February. The Saving Spaces Conference held in Denver February 4th-7th focused on topics of historic preservation and community representation. A panel of CU Denver Graduates Students, under the mentorship of...