DENVER -  Senator Larry Crowder will present an oversized check in the amount of $164,412, to Homelake Historic Preservation and Restoration Foundation for their recent History Colorado State Historical Fund grant for the exterior rehabilitation of the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake. The special event will take place at 11am at on Monday October 5^th, at the Center’s Old Administration Building. Along with the check presentation, attendees are invited to tour the facilities to see the early stages of progress.

DENVER –  On October 12th, History Colorado will explore Denver’s culinary past as part of the Colorful Colorado lecture series. From mining camp bakeries to continental cuisine, historians Robert and Kristen Autobee will discuss Denver's vanished eateries in their new book, the Lost Restaurants of Denver. The lecture will highlight the stories of innovation, hard work and crazy ideas that led to the Denver restaurants (and meals) of yesteryear.

DENVER –  History Colorado invites you to participate in a History Colorado Experience in a town near you, this October History Colorado will be hosting family friendly events to educate and entertain across the state. Whether you’re looking to tour the historic, Italianate-style Denver building that was once home to territorial governor John Evans, or you’re in Trinidad looking to explore the rich history of the Santa Fe Trail, History Colorado has many day trips and adventures this Fall.