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The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall

Talk at AHM
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)

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Culture | General Interest | Education | Community Events |

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The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall - Talk at AHM
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about Colorado's Freedom Memorial located in Aurora. A Civic Season and 15/250 event.
Register
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