~ As February marks the beginning of Black History Month, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is proud to showcase the rich and intricate Black history of the Pikes Peak region. This celebration will continue throughout the year, with various exhibits, programs, and virtual galleries available for all to explore.

Leah Davis Witherow, CSPM Curator of History, expressed her excitement for this month's events. "We invite everyone to explore Black history at the CSPM all year through our exhibits, programs and virtual galleries," she stated. "During this special month, we look forward to sharing more stories with the community and providing opportunities for them to delve deeper into Black History in Colorado Springs."

The CSPM's permanent galleries, including Any Place That is North and West, The Story of Us, COS@150, 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity, and their online Story of Us Mobile website feature stories that document how African Americans have played a significant role in shaping the Pikes Peak region socially, politically, intellectually, culturally and economically.

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For this year's Black History Month in 2025, the public is invited to engage with these community stories through various events such as public programs, virtual galleries and social media posts. To learn more about these events and programs, visit the Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum website.

The CSPM has also organized a series of events throughout February that are open to the public. These include Saturdays on February 8th, 15th and 22nd at 11:00 a.m., where RSVPs are required. Additionally, on Saturday February 8th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., there will be a performance by Becky Stone - a nationally recognized Chautauquan Scholar - presented in partnership with Colorado Humanities. Admission is free for this event but registration is required.

For those interested in exploring the impact of Black entrepreneurs on Colorado Springs' history, a self-guided tour is available. This tour provides an opportunity to learn about the significant contributions made by Black entrepreneurs in shaping the city's development.

As we celebrate Black History Month, the CSPM invites everyone to join in and honor the rich and diverse history of African Americans in the Pikes Peak region.

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