A250: Western Views of Our Nation's Anniversary
As the nation embarks on the 250th anniversary of American independence, much of the attention is on commemorating events in the original thirteen colonies. But what does America 250 look like out west? Jason Hanson will share a western view of the national anniversary through a case study of History Colorado's Moments That Made US exhibition, and why he thinks that cultivating different perspectives on our national narratives can enrich the public's engagement with our shared history.
Jason Hanson is the Chief Creative Officer at History Colorado, where he has written widely about Colorado and Western history and led the development of numerous exhibitions. He also works closely with Colorado's State Historian's Council as the Deputy State Historian, and he is a member of the state's America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission. Prior to joining the state historical organization in 2016, he was a member of the research faculty at the Center of the American West at CU Boulder. His most recent book, Brewed at Altitude: A Beer Lover's History of Colorado, with Sam Bock, was recently published to mark 150 years as the Centennial State.
Avi Decter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: MUSEUMS AND CHANGE
Time: Feb 12, 2026 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 873 9655 5798