Not only will the US celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, that day is also the 200th anniversary of the death of two of our Founding Fathers—John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
and
On August 1, 2026 Colorado Celebrates
its 150th year of Statehood
There was only one state admitted to the US in the 21 years between Wisconsin statehood (March 1867) and the Dakotas joining the union (November 1889). Colorado has been a special place from the beginning. Not only because of its land and vistas, but also because of its people.
Colorado150 showcases Colorado and is celebrating this great state from now through 2027 with books, films, and more! Items will be added along the way. Also, we’ll include links to programs at other organizations that highlight the history, strength, and what makes Colorado a state to truly be celebrated.
The story of the origins and growth of the Denver Water Department and its challenges in providing a must-needed resource to an ever growing city. Paperback, 6x9, 352 pgs. $24.95
Colorado’s state history told in a fun and entertaining way. From early explorers and Native peoples to railroading, mining days and landmarks. Paperback, 7x10, 216 pgs. $19.95
A guide to plants and animals found in America’s mountains. From the America’s Ecosystems Series. Full color illustrations. Paperback, 9 x 9, 48 pages, $11.95
A tribute to the life of Buffalo Bill and his internationally traveled Wild West Show. Based on the collection at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Paperback, 9x8.5, color photos, 178 pgs. $30
Imagine being one of twenty children, ages seven to fourteen, stranded in a makeshift school bus for thirty-three hours, during the worst blizzard to hit Colorado in over fifty years. When rescuers found the survivors a day and a half later, the blizzard had taken its deadly toll. Paperback, 5 x 8, 192 pages, $17.95
The veil is lifted for a peek inside the workings of the FBI from the time of Hoover to an ever violent America. Paperback, 6x9, 336 pgs. $30
Native American religious views, by Vine Deloria, Jr. celebrated in this 50th Anniversary Edition. Paperback, 6x9, 360 pgs. $25.95
Nine passionate managers, Secretaries of Interior, head of the Forest Service, etc. talk about wild and natural lands and protecting them for future generations.DVD, 34:50 min run time, $15.00
An exploration of the innovations that have shaped the American West from Jefferson's election in 1800 to today, shining a light on the stories and places integral to the development of America including innovation in business, ranching and farming, education, politics, and medicine. Hardback, 6 x 9, 272 pages, $29.95
In America today, more books are being banned than ever before. This censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities. Written by a respected long-time public librarian this book asks for a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. Paperback, 5 x 8, 144 pages, $16.95
A collection of short stories about a rancher’s love of the people and the landscapes of Wyoming. Paperback, 5x8, 280 pgs. $18.95
This photographic tribute examines what wilderness really means to individual Americans and why we should remain vigilant in our protection of these lands. Paperback, 9 x 9, 64 pages, $25.00
Learn from the lives of 50 incredible women, who have been inducted into the halls of fame across the United States and world. Paperback, 5x8, 176 pgs. $15.95
A must-read for any deep examination of Indigenous legal, religious, social, and philosophical tactics. A guide for those venturing into Vine Deloria's work in search of answers and solutions to Indigenous and non-Indigenous politics, ecology, and organization. Paperback, 6x9, 360 pages, $25.95
A history of the University of Colorado Dept. of Surgery and their advances in cardiac, kidney, and liver surgeries plus their leading discoveries in transplants, and more. Hardback, 10x8, 224 pgs. $50
Limited Edition. Showcasing the life and writings of Colorado’s Poet Laureate, Thomas Hornsby Ferril. Hardback, 6x9, 176 pgs. Limited quantity. $50
Through photographs, verse and narration, this book celebrates the most essential ingredient to life: water. Includes everyday tips to help conserve, it will inspire children and adults to value water resources and to become better global citizens. Paperback, 7 x 9, 64 pages, $19.95
This film tells the story of four centuries of American history and how our relationship to the land has changed; from thinking that the land was something to be conquered to instead seeing it as something to be protected. 54 minutes, $35.00
For more information on how you can partner on upcoming books, films and projects to celebrate Colorado 150, contact:
Ed Nichols, ed@fulcrumbooks.com
or
Bob Baron, bob@fulcrumbooks.com
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