History
Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
How Two Free Black Women Upended the Religious Establishment
In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.
How Two Free Black Women Upended the Religious Establishment
Season 1 Episode 1 | 13m 0s | CC
The story of Rebecca Cox Jackson and Rebecca Perot, two free Black women in the 19th century who were partners in life and upended the religious establishment to create their own spiritual Shaker community.
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Owl Club exhibit spotlights Black excellence amid national efforts to censor Black history
The “Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence” exhibit at History Colorado runs through April 11.
