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Commerce City Heritage and Cultural Center
6505 E 60th Ave Commerce City. CO

Commerce City Historical Society

About Us

About 15 years ago, we embarked on an incredible journey to preserve the history of Commerce City. We recognized that the city was rapidly growing and changing. The area had been settled in 1850 the history would have been lost without locals stepping in and saving it. So, we began to collect the stories of the past and opened the Historical Society Museum.

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Community Impact

Showcase, advance, and strengthen our community history by providing a home to historic events and relics housed in our museum for all to see and experience. Research the culturally diverse history of Commerce City.


Preserve and restore historic, architecturally significant buildings. Most recently, the Dottie Bakke House and last two acres of the original 160 acres. The original Land Patent of 12,950 acres was granted to the Kansas Pacific Railroad in 1862. The Derby Settlement was established in 1889 and this house was built in 1892. In October 1898, 160 acres of land was granted to James M Broadwell, a Denver Pioneer (1827-1900).


Honor, respect, and partner with organizations highlighting our rich heritage and life-transforming past while building for the future. Some partnerships include our local fire department, water district, school districts, nonprofits and the City of Commerce City.


Enriching Commerce City by sponsoring educational programs and events that increase community engagement and access to the arts, history and culture in our community while providing economic opportunities in our own neighborhood.

Become a Friend of CCHS

Get connected to Historical Society, make an impact for the arts, and help keep the history of Commerce City alive and vibrant in the minds of future generations, collaboration and a valued cultural and community asset for visitors and locals alike. CCHS wants YOU…There are 5 membership levels to choose from, annual memberships begin at $20!

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