Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

05/24/2026

Do you or your family have a connection to the American Woodmen?

The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center is preparing a new exhibit on the Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen. Founded in Denver in 1901, the American Woodmen grew into a major Black fraternal benefit society with camps across the country. The organization provided life insurance and mutual aid, but it was also much more: a source of fellowship, leadership, pride, and community care—part of a long Black tradition of building institutions for protection, dignity, and collective power.

We are hoping to connect with individuals and families who can help us tell this story. Do you have memories, family stories, photographs, banners, badges, uniforms, regalia, certificates, programs, or other objects connected to the organization?

If so, please contact the museum at [email protected].

05/18/2026

Join us this Friday for an evening of music, storytelling, and history presented by the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center.

Music & Legacy explores the lives and lasting impact of pioneering Black American composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds through lecture and live performance by DU Graduate student Xaria Siplin.

Experience the powerful connection between music, culture, and history as we celebrate two groundbreaking women whose work helped shape American classical music.

Friday, May 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Lamont School of Music
2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver CO - Room 100

Free tickets available now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987959972793?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/08/2026

During Covid, even driving vacations can get a little bumpy so we asked AAA trip-planning pros to suggest three foolproof routes (for now or after the pandemic) and a few tips for smoothing the way.

03/31/2026

03/13/2026

02/13/2026

This Saturday, join us for an afternoon of powerful storytelling and Black history on film.

The 31st Annual Black History Month Film Festival, presented by Davon E. Johnson Filmworks Production, brings award-winning short and feature documentaries to the Pauline Robinson Branch Library. Featuring The March for Freedom “1963” and Project “75”, with filmmaker Davon E. Johnson in attendance.

Saturday, February 14
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Pauline Robinson Branch Library
5575 E. 33rd Ave, Denver

Free and open to the public. Come learn, reflect, and celebrate Black history through film.

01/08/2026

Our website has a new look! The refreshed design makes it easier to explore our history, plan your visit, and learn more about the stories we preserve.

Explore the updated site today! Link in bio🤎

01/06/2026

TONIGHT! Page to Stage: A conversation featuring playwright Terence Anthony, creator of Godspeed
This powerful play will receive its World Premiere at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in January. Page to Stage is a rare opportunity to celebrate creativity and hear directly from the artist.
 
During this conversation, Terence will share the creative and historical process behind writing Godspeed, and what it takes to bring a narrative rooted in Black history from page to the DCPA stage.
 
Event Details
📆 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
🕰️ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205)

Presented in partnership with the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center and the Museum for Black Girls.