More than 300 Civic and Community Leaders are expected to attend the launch of the Colorado Hispanic & Latino Heritage Fund this Wednesday, May 20th. The building fund is a vital component for constructing a future Museum which will become a central repository for stories and exhibits that have too often been overlooked and excluded from history. By integrating three narratives into the broader discourse, the museum and educational lab will enrich our understanding of Colorado heritage and promote a more inclusive future.
“We know this work is shaped by many voices. This museum is not a finished idea. It is a starting point, and we are committed to listening, learning, and co-operating alongside the communities we serve,” said 501(c)3 President, Patricia Barela Rivera.
CHLHF is proud to announce major progress toward creating a permanent home for Colorado’s rich yet often untold Hispanic narratives and history. The museum will be built on the Auraria Campus in the heart of downtown Denver. A premier facility that aims to fill a critical gap in the historical narratives of Colorado. These narratives span from the earliest inhabitants of what is now Colorado to the present day. The museum will highlight the immense value of the three cultures that Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican, along with today’s new generation of Latinos, have and will continue to contribute to the State of Colorado.
In addition, the project is endorsed by the Colorado 150/250 Commission.
The Board of Directors vision is that the Museum will be Colorado’s leading Hispanic and Indigenous cultural; ecosystem – a living treasure that uplifts the past, celebrates the present, and shapes the future of our ancestral and cultural heritages.
Former Councilwoman Ramona Martinez stated, “It has always been meant to be a community effort, and with the launch party, the community will have its first look at the progress already made, but most importantly, the Board of Directors will hear ideas and input from the community.”
Donations can be made through the Website www.cohhf.com.
Source: Colorado Hispanic & Latino Heritage Museum
