Explore highlights of the African-American experience in the “Old West” during post-civil war America into the early 20th century. As slaves gained freedom, racial issues marched through the courts, and blacks rose to prominence in all professions, the United States added 13 Western states to the union. Yet, official history was being largely written in the East. Use Library of Congress primary sources to provide the national backdrop and local resources to zero in on African American in the West – The primary focus will be on the settlement of Dearfield, Colorado, which was founded 100 years ago this year.
Location: Centerra Center in Loveland, CO.
Date:
Sat, 11/06/2010 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
