What is Civic Season?
Civic Season is a new tradition for self-discovery and civic upskilling, co-created by Gen Z and cultural institutions. Between Juneteenth and Independence Day, discover your story and how you'll power our democracy, aided by a vast array of credible, relevant sources. Civic Season is the flagship program from Made By Us, a network of hundreds of museums, historic sites, libraries and archives unleashing access to history for younger generations who have the most at stake.
This summer over 500 communities will take part with events like film screenings, picnics, pizza parties, videos about history, holiday celebrations and more.
Aurora History Museum Events:
Events are at the museum and free unless otherwise noted in the description.
Vote to Shape the Museum
June 19 - July 4
Which past exhibit deserves more time on our walls? Make your voice heard at AHM!
Included with museum admission ($5 or free for members).
The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.
Air Force Veteran and 30-year local radio fixture, Rick Crandall is the founder of The Colorado Freedom Memorial, the first memorial of its kind in the US. Through perseverance and community, Rick created a memorial that honors the fallen from Colorado while enriching future generations. Hear about updates and future plans for the memorial.
Cost: Program is included with museum admission ($5 or free for members)
Centennial House Open Day
Saturday, June 20, 3 to 6 p.m.
Located in Original Aurora, Centennial House is a Queen Anne style home. It is the oldest of the nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. We will have snacks and lawn games.
Free event. Please Revister.
Location: 1671 Galena St.
Jewell Wetlands: A Local Activism Success Story
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.
Today, Jewell Wetlands features trails, a boardwalk and a butterfly garden. This special Civic Season program will explore the individual and community action that preserved the natural wetlands from development and created a brand-new park for Aurora
Cost: Program is included with museum admission ($5 or free for members)
Legendary Ladies Performance
Friday, June 26, 5:30 p.m.
The costumed performers and researchers of The Legendary Ladies portray important women from Colorado and American history. This year, the Aurora History Museum will host Helen Hunt Jackson, Mary Rippon, Captain Jack, Merle Eagan Anderson and Mary Chase.
Cost: $9 per person.
Local Cost of Freedom Gallery Talk
Friday, July 4, 2 p.m.
Explore the Local Cost of Freedom exhibition about Colorado Servicemen who died in foreign wars and learn more about the men featured. Our Exhibit Curator will discuss the process of finding and recording the names, photos and stories for the Local Cost of Freedom.
Free Event. Please Register.
Fourth of July Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m.
Join the fun and see the fireworks at the Aurora Municipal Center. AHM will be open with free admission from 2 to 8 p.m.
Free Event. No Registration Needed.