In 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation's semiquincentennial. Additionally, Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of our entrance into the Union, our state's sesquicentennial. It's a unique time in history to live in Colorado, as our Centennial state observes both anniversaries--the only state to celebrate a sesquisemiquincentennial! Big words for big twin milestones!
2026 also happens to be Arapahoe Libraries' 60th Anniversary!
Free Library Events
Celebrating America and Colorado
Film Screening: 'From Many Paths, One Home: The Colorado Story'
6 pm-7:30 pm
Eloise May Library
From Sea to Shining Sea: The Story Behind America the Beautiful
Meet Angel Vigil, the author of 'Borderlands: Living in Two Worlds'
Community Events
Be sure to plan time with family and friends to attend some of the many events celebrating America 250-Colorado 150, opens a new window throughout the state in 2026.
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