Breckenridge History invites public to help plan celebration of 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood
Next year, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood
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Breckenridge History says it is looking for community input as it plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independences and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood next year.
The nonprofit group said in a news release that it is planning to celebrate the two anniversaries in 2026 while elevating Breckenridge history. It will hold a kickoff meeting Tuesday, March 4, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Summit County South Branch Library’s lower level meeting room in Breckenridge to seek public input on how to celebrate the anniversaries.
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