Please make a note of our new phone number at (303) 482-2242.
Join today to enjoy the many benefits that membership can bring and to support our Museum in its dedicated mission to "Tell It Like It Was"!
The story begins with Paul W. Stewart's (founder of the Black American West Museum) extraordinary search and discovery of a past not recorded in conventional history books or portrayed in pop culture. His search for the "true colors" of the West has taken him to nearly every corner of the West, gathering personal artifacts, memorabilia, newspapers, legal documents, clothing, letters, photographs, and oral histories.
Thomas W. Bean Foundation
Boettcher Foundation
Denver Minority Opportunity Fund
Black United Fund of Colorado
If you would be interested in becoming a supporter, please contact us!
The Black American West Museum proudly announces the publication of its newest book, African Americans of Denver, to celebrate Denver's 150th anniversary and the westward migration of African Americans on May 28, 2008. Authors Ronald Stephens, Ph D., and La Wanna M. Larson have drawn the images and history in this collection from the Black American West Museum, the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and various private collections.
Recently, the Black American West Museum has acquired a major stake of the pioneer Black colony of Dearfield. Here is an interesting article describing the current status of Dearfield provided by the February Issue of the Denver Urban Spectrum. You can also read more about the founder of Dearfield, O.T. Jackson, on our Founders page.
Wow! Did you get to the MLK rodeo this year at the National Western Stock Show?
If not click on these links highlighting the founder/promoter of the rodeo Lu Vason and Denver Black cowboy Maurice 'Mo Betta' Wade.
Come check out our exhibit of behind the scenes photographs from a previous years Bill Pickett Rodeo in Denver to catch a glimpse of these terrific cowboys!
Thanks to the photographers from the Institute of Art for providing over 40 photographs showing the many facets of this terrific Black rodeo!
Interested in an elegant event? Please call Roxanne Mays of the Oak and Berries Tearoom to book your traditional afternoon tea at the Black American West Museum (303-292-2566) or at the Denver Museum of Minatures, Dolls & Toys (720-351-5123)!
Would you like to do a heritage tour? Perhaps you have a family reunion that needs to have event transportation? Give Sid a call with A Private Guide, Inc. who has been guiding and leading tours since 1991! His number is 303-758-8149. His website address is A Private Guide.
Here is an interesting article about our Executive Director, La Wanna Larson (pictured here with Mayor Hickenlooper, who is a strong supporter of the Museum). It details her struggles with the museum and her personal life in the Urban Spectrum, a popular Denver newspaper that deals with people of color.
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Wondering what to do? Well, we have the answer for all your needs!
The Black American West Museum is the premier venue to learn all about the following:
We are available for your group either at the museum or at your location. Please give us a call at (303)292-2566 and set up your event today!
These are just a few of the many faces you can enjoy at the Black American West Museum's exhibits!
Clara Brown, "Angel of the Rockies"
Benjamin Anderson, 10th Cavalry
O.T. Jackson, Founder of Dearfield, Colorado
Bill Pickett, Inventor of "Bull Dogging"