Louisville to Host Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebrations in 2026

Yes, that’s a real word! The City of Louisville, in collaboration with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, America 250 Foundation, and American 250-Colorado 150 Commission, are partnering to celebrate the coming 150^th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood (sesquicentennial) alongside the nation’s 250^th birthday (semiquincentennial) in 2026. The city’s Cultural Services Department will be hosting a range of events and special programs in the coming year to commemorate Louisville’s unique history in context of these major milestones for the state and country.

Events

Pop-Up Quilting Workshops

Wednesday, January 14 | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | 1001 Main Street

Saturday, February 7 | 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.  | 1001 Main Street

Join us for our first sesquisemiquincentennial program of the year and channel your inner Betsy Ross! Stop by the Museum for some good old-fashioned hand-stitching! Harken back to the days before sewing machines and learn about hand-quilting stitches and styles with a community of folks.

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 Film Screening: Buck and the Preacher 

Saturday, February 7 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | 801 Grant Ave

Celebrate Black History Month with this thrilling 1970s western film! Buck and the Preacher follows the story of a wagon master and a con-man preacher who help recently emancipated Black Americans dogged by cheap-labor agents in Kansas Territory. The film stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and Ruby Dee.

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More events and information coming soon!