The Broomfield Historical Society
The Broomfield Historical Society strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum
EVENT: January 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Crescent Grange 2026 kicks of Colorado's 150th anniversary celebration, its sesquicentennial, coinciding with America's 250th (semi sesquicentennial) celebration. On top of that, it is the 65th Anniversary of the City of Broomfield and the 25th for Broomfield County! A series of related local events is ... Read more
Former Mayor Pat Quinn will present the story of Broomfield residents' battle for "The Field" open space. The City of Broomfield purchased the land in 1997, but The Field was the subject of heated emotional debate in the years leading up to the purchase, as well as for several years after. Join us and learn ... Read more
Trivia Night, hosted by Broomfield 2026! at Rocky Mountain Tap and Garden 1071 Courtesy Rd, Louisville, CO 80027) Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. We will likely have six rounds: Louisville trivia Colorado trivia USA history American government Other subjects Hope to see you there!
Program in honor of Women's History Month featuring Broomfield's own Colleen Sawyer, historical re-enactor, who will share the story of Frances Perkins at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The entire event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fierce workers' rights advocate First woman to be in a U.S. president's cabinet An instrumental visionary in ... Read more
Trivia Night, hosted by Broomfield 2026! at I Hop IPA Taphouse 12920 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield
Broomfield’s most famous resident is getting his day in the spotlight! Join the Shep the Turnpike Dog Look-Alike Contest at the Broomfield Depot Museum. Bring along a Shep-inspired pup to compete for fun prizes—or just come to cheer, cast your vote for your favorite pooch and enjoy the festivities. Families are encouraged to stop by even without ... Read more
Fred Martin will present the story of the Zang family. Few know that the founding of Broomfield was built on beer and horses. Originally called Zang's Spur by the early rail-road, a large swath of Broomfield was once the ranch owned by the Zang family that supported their vast brewery, mining and horse breeding empire. ... Read more
MMIW Broomfield Native Art Market Brunner Farmhouse – Broomfield, CO 80020 May 2nd, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join us for the first MMIW Broomfield Native Art Market.
Broomfield became a City in June of 1961. Just a few short years prior, fewer than 200 people lived in Broomfield. Discover the fascinating history of the development and growth ... Read more
Colorado historian John Steinle will tell us about the life and times of General John P. Slough, who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War and led Colorado troops at the Battle of ... Read more
The Battle of Glorieta Pass in 1862 secured Colorado for the United States during the Civil War. That year a Confederate invasion of New Mexico was thwarted by a group ... Read more
In 2001, Broomfield became a combined City and County. Still the most recently designed county in the country, the effort to create a new government structure involved many people and ... Read more