History Colorado creates a better future for Colorado by inspiring wonder in our past. Established in 1879, the Colorado Historical Society — now known as History Colorado — offers the public access to cultural and heritage resources of Colorado, including statewide museums and special programs for individuals and families, collection stewardship of Colorado’s historic treasures, educational resources for schools, students and teachers, services related to preservation, archaeology and history, and a research library. It is headquartered in the History Colorado Center in Denver’s Golden Triangle Museum District.