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.
Our Work
Community Impact
CCHS Impact
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). source-GLOrecords.blm.gov
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 the Historical Society, make an impact for the arts, and help keep the history of Commerce City alive.