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The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall

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2026-06-20 11:00:00 2026-06-20 12:00:00 America/Denver The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall Learn about Colorado's Freedom Memorial located in Aurora. A Civic Season and 15/250 event. Aurora History Museum -

Saturday, June 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-20 11:00:00 2026-06-20 12:00:00 America/Denver The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall Learn about Colorado's Freedom Memorial located in Aurora. A Civic Season and 15/250 event. Aurora History Museum -

Learn about Colorado's Freedom Memorial located in Aurora. A Civic Season and 15/250 event.

The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.
Air Force Veteran and 30-year local radio fixture, Rick Crandall is the founder of The Colorado Freedom Memorial, the first memorial of its kind in the US. Through perseverance and community, Rick created a memorial that honors the fallen from Colorado while enriching future generations. Hear about updates and future plans for the memorial.
Cost: Program is included with museum admission ($5 or free for members)

Aurora History Museum

Phone: 303.739.6660
Branch manager
T. Scott Williams

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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
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Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed

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Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about Colorado's Freedom Memorial located in Aurora. A Civic Season and 15/250 event.
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Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
1671 Galena St.
Visit Centennial House (1671 Galena St.), built in 1890.

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
See how an empty field became a beloved park. A Civic Season and 150/250 event.
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Fri, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Legendary Ladies return to AHM to portray women for Western history. A Civic Season and 150/250 performance.
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Sat, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Explore the Local Cost of Freedom exhibition about Colorado Servicemen who died in foreign wars and learn more about the men featured

Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
See the exhibit, hear speakers and join us in Proclaiming Colorado's Black History.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Visit DeLaney Farm to see the Gully house, the oldest standing home in Aurora, and the famous DeLaney Round Barn. 

Sun, Aug 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Visit Centennial House (1671 Galena St.), built in 1890.