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Historic Denver connects the past to the present through preservation, education, and community engagement. Guided by our vision, Saving the Past to Shape Denver’s Future, we champion the city’s most meaningful places and stories, ensuring Denver’s history remains a vital part of its future.
Every day, we work to connect the past to the present and future, championing an informed and inclusive approach to the evolution of the city we love. Your support helps us tell Denver’s story, one place, one building, and one community at a time.
Founded in 1970 to save the home of Margaret “Molly” Brown, Historic Denver has grown into the city’s leading voice for preserving the places that matter most.
Today, our work includes:
• Educational programming and neighborhood walking tours
• Stewardship of more than 70 preservation easements protecting Denver’s landmarks
• Technical assistance for property owners and community groups
• Interpretation of Margaret Brown’s legacy through the Molly Brown House Museum
• Advocacy for keeping meaningful places at the heart of community life
In partnership with the City and County of Denver, we also lead Discover Denver, a citywide survey identifying the buildings and stories that shape our shared history.
Together, these efforts empower residents to cherish Denver’s past and ensure it remains an essential part of our city’s future.
A great and enduring city is no accident. Denver's destiny will be defined by the tension between bold action and thoughtful planning; between EUREKA! and ordinary. Historic Denver plays an invaluable role in informing and facilitating that negotiation. Join me in supporting Historic Denver as a member or donor. - Susan Barnes-Gelt
Deepen Your Engagement:
Engaging communities in the lasting care of Denver's places and stories.
In 1970, citizens stepped forward to create Historic Denver, which first focused on saving the Molly Brown House Museum from demolition and then went on to citywide efforts. Historic Denver remains the city's leading preservation organization and, as a private, supporter-driven non-profit, we work to protect and promote the places that add to our quality of life, spur economic development and engender pride of place.
Our preservation advocacy work seeks to find economically viable and community-centered solutions to the issues that arise in the places where growth and preservation meet. We bring ideas, contacts and resources to the table based on our decades of experience in preservation.
The Molly Brown House Museum works to interpret the legacy of the philanthropist, activist, and Titanic survivor, including the many causes she championed which remain hugely relevant today, such as the right to vote and employee rights.
Organization name
Historic Denver & Molly Brown House Museum
other names
Historic Denver, Inc.
1970
Tax id (EIN)
84-0605731
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Historic Denver 1420 Ogden Street Suite 202Other
Molly Brown House Museum 1340 Pennsylvania StreetDenver County, CO, US
Phone
3035345288
Other
303-534-5288
Other
303-832-4092