Discover Douglas County’s history through three new library exhibits
Free exhibits featuring artifacts from the Douglas County History Repository celebrate the stories, people and industries that shaped our community.
Douglas County and Douglas County Libraries invite residents to discover the people, places and stories that shaped Douglas County through three new historical exhibits now open at library locations across the county.
Presented in partnership with Douglas County Libraries, the free exhibits feature authentic artifacts from the Douglas County History Repository and explore three distinct chapters of local history. Visitors can journey from the earliest people to call this land home to the ranchers, dairies and communities that helped define Douglas County.
The exhibits are part of Douglas County’s year-long series of historical exhibits, ribbon cuttings and community events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th birthday. Throughout the year, residents are invited to explore the county’s rich history through educational experiences that celebrate the people, places and events that continue to shape the community.
The three exhibits include:
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