Broomfield Historical Society

Broomfield Historical Society Our mission: Enlivening historic places, promoting community identity, and interpreting Broomfield’s history within a larger context.

The Broomfield Historical Society strives to enliven Broomfield’s community identity, share Broomfield’s rich history, and support Broomfield’s historic Depot Museum.

This weekend we learned a bit about Mary Meikle Wright at the Broomfield Depot Museum. We heard the story directly from ...
08/31/2026

This weekend we learned a bit about Mary Meikle Wright at the Broomfield Depot Museum. We heard the story directly from Mary as performed by local historian and enactor Colleen Sawyer.

Colorado’s first female Dairy Commissioner, Mary Meikle Wright, ran a successful cheese factory in Broomfield in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her story is one of perseverance, overcoming obstacles and dedication that reveals a woman ahead of her time. Thank you to all who attended!

Mary Meikle Wright at the Broomfield Depot MuseumSaturday, Aug. 29, performances at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Broomfield ...
08/27/2026

Mary Meikle Wright at the Broomfield Depot Museum
Saturday, Aug. 29, performances at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W. 10th Ave.
No cost to participate

Colorado’s first female Dairy Commissioner, Mary Meikle Wright, ran a successful cheese factory in Broomfield in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her story is one of perseverance, overcoming obstacles and dedication that reveals a woman ahead of her time. Hear the story directly from Mary as performed by local historian and enactor Colleen Sawyer.

Learn about all of the Broomfield2026! events on the official Broomfield Historical Society calendar.

Broomfield 2026!Join us for a special eventMary Meikle Wright: Broomfield’s Indominable EntrepreneurBy historian and re-...
08/27/2026

Broomfield 2026!

Join us for a special event
Mary Meikle Wright: Broomfield’s Indominable Entrepreneur
By historian and re-enactor Colleen Sawyer

Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
The Broomfield Depot Museum
2201 10th Ave., Broomfield

Historic Sites Tour! 12 Docent-Hosted Sites!Saturday, Oct. 3, 202610 a.m. to 2 p.m.Purchase tickets at broomfieldhistori...
08/25/2026

Historic Sites Tour! 12 Docent-Hosted Sites!
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Purchase tickets at broomfieldhistoricalsociety.org or on event day at the Broomfield Depot Museum
The ticket is a map allowing you to visit the sites in whatever order you wish.
Learn about Broomfield’s history from prehistoric peoples to Native Americans, homesteaders,ranchers and farmers, entrepreneurs, railroads, bank robbers(!) and post WWII community builders.
Adults: $5 donation • Children: free
Sponsored by the Broomfield Historical Society & Broomfield 2026!

The Broomfield Depot Museum will be closed the entire month of September due to building construction. Thank you for you...
08/18/2026

The Broomfield Depot Museum will be closed the entire month of September due to building construction. Thank you for your patience as this work is completed. The projected first reopening day for the Depot will be for the Broomfield Historic Site Tour on October 3.

Thank you to our panelists at 65 YEARS OF BROOMFIELD:The Mayors PanelKaren Stuart(2001-2007)Pat Quinn(2007-2013 & 2019-2...
08/03/2026

Thank you to our panelists at
65 YEARS OF BROOMFIELD:The Mayors Panel
Karen Stuart(2001-2007)
Pat Quinn(2007-2013 & 2019-2021)
Randy Ahrens(2013-2019)
Guyleen Castriotta(2021- present)
and our moderator Sam Taylor!

And thank you to our community who attended and learned about Broomfield's history!

Fred Martin presented: Beer and Horse: The Zang Story at the Broomfield Grange on April 21st. This was another part of t...
07/21/2026

Fred Martin presented: Beer and Horse: The Zang Story at the Broomfield Grange on April 21st. This was another part of the Broomfield 2026! history talk series.

New Exhibit coming to the Broomfield Depot Museum: "Moments that Made US"Broomfield Depot Museum, On display beginning J...
07/21/2026

New Exhibit coming to the Broomfield Depot Museum:
"Moments that Made US"
Broomfield Depot Museum,
On display beginning July 11, 2026
Most Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The whole family is invited to check out the "Moments that Made US" exhibit at the Broomfield Depot Museum, created by History Colorado. Featuring stories and content from around the state, this exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 150th anniversary of the state of Colorado. It has also been enhanced with local stories and objects for the 65th anniversary of the City of Broomfield and the 25th anniversary of the City and County of Broomfield.

Broomfield 2026! History Talk: 65 Years of Broomfield happened June 16th at the Broomfield Grange. Mark Diciero spoke ab...
07/17/2026

Broomfield 2026! History Talk: 65 Years of Broomfield happened June 16th at the Broomfield Grange. Mark Diciero spoke about his father George’s legacy as city manager; Tina Eicher, publisher of Our Broomfield Magazine and event sponsor with Mark adding information; Sam Taylor, Broomfield Historical Society president, helping direct audience questions; event audience view.

65 YEARS OF BROOMFIELD:The Mayors PanelThursday, July 30, 2026 • 6:30 pmThe Crescent Grange • 7901 W. 120th Ave.After a ...
07/15/2026

65 YEARS OF BROOMFIELD:
The Mayors Panel
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • 6:30 pm
The Crescent Grange • 7901 W. 120th Ave.

After a beginning with fewer than 200 people,
Broomfield became a City in June 1961.
Hear about our more recent history from the mayors:
Karen Stuart (2001-2007)
Pat Quinn (2007-2013 & 2019-2021)
Randy Ahrens (2013-2019)
Guyleen Castriotta (2021- present)
Moderated by Sam Taylor

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2201 W. 10th
Broomfield, CO
80020

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