From the colorful displays of Hispanic heritage at La Fiesta Bonita in Acacia Park, to the anti-Vietnam War protests on the steps of City Hall, history is made Downtown. Facilitated by the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, this tour explores the meaning of Downtown for previous generations and tour participants’ own lives, as they consider stories of celebration and protest, identity and belonging, entrepreneurship, and traditions.
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Sample the currently installed pieces and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them.
What do the “Great Outdoors” mean to you? Boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year, stunning scenery, and a mild climate, it is no surprise that spending time in nature is an important part of our past and present. From reverence, play, grit, and health, this tour examines our community’s unique relationship with our […]
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Explore the currently installed artworks and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them.
What do the “Great Outdoors” mean to you? Boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year, stunning scenery, and a mild climate, it is no surprise that spending time in nature is an important part of our past and present. From reverence, play, grit, and health, this tour examines our community’s unique relationship with our […]
Past meets future in this behind-the-scenes tour of Downtown’s historic architecture and contemporary murals. Hear the stories of these iconic urban artworks and learn how both contribute to a more walkable, inviting environment for all.
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Explore the currently installed artworks and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them. NOTE: This public art exhibition changes each June, so this is the first 2023 walking tour showcasing the new works of art!
Facilitated by staffers of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Law & Disorder explores how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a dry town in wet times; the captivating story of how law enforcement, citizens and the Gazette newspaper worked to run the KKK out of town in the 1920s; and an infamous gun battle with […]
