Black American West Museum & Heritage Center — Attraction in Denver

I helped the curator before it was founded. Paul Stewart was a fascinating man with the exhuberance of a 10-year-old about Black people in the old West.

Now Black American West is a monument of our history, cram-full of fascinating objects with endless stories.

From its beginnings focusing on Black cowboys, miners, Buffalo Soldiers, and rodeo riders, it now showcases Black people of any profession, who figure in Western history.

It is also ideal for small gatherings, lectures, filmings, even a bit of craftmaking for children.

Be careful, you may very well find something about your own family here.

Group tours are available by appointment at...

Absolutely loved this museum! Learned so much history about the region and the country that I never knew. When I went they had exhibits about notable Black history in medicine, mining, ranching, homesteads, and military. The building itself has historical significance and the story of how they moved the building to its current location was incredible. The museum hosts gave a great intro to the museum and subjects and were enjoyable to talk to. Is a gem of a museum and we are lucky to have it here in Denver! (I spent an hour here...

WHO KNEW?????

The history of African Americans in the west, is a hidden treasure waiting to discovered.

Our guide, Mrs. Gentry is a descendant of many of the individuals featured in the museum. Listening to her passionate stories of those who built cities and contributed heavily to Colorado, was like sitting at the foot an ancient African griot.

Get your wife, get your parents, and most importantly get your children, and head to this museum, so they can witness and build on a glorious past, to make an even...