Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostMember of the Cheyenne tribe, Cheyenne Birdshead, performs an American Indian dance during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostMember of the Cheyenne tribe, Cheyenne Birdshead, center, dances with others during an American Indian intertribal dance during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostLt. Governor Donna Lynne, from left, Lavonna Birdshead, Morningstar Atz, and Gov. John Hickenlooper blow out the birthday candles during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostGov. John Hickenlooper speaks during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostPieces of birthday cake are distributed during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostLavonna Birdshead, left, and Morningstar Atz enjoy birthday cake during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAttendees mine for gold during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAttendees mine for gold during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAttendees mine for gold during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostPeople gather to watch members of the Cheyenne tribe perform American Indian dances during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostClark Thomas, of CT Blacksmithing, makes an iron chain during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, mountain men demonstrations, cake and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostHighlands Ranch resident Hailey Williams, 8, "fishes" at the Cabela's booth during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
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Member of the Cheyenne tribe, Cheyenne Birdshead, performs an American Indian dance during Colorado Day Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at the History Colorado Center. Colorado is turning 141 and the free event featured multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations, cake and more.
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By Patrick Traylor | ptraylor@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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In honor of Colorado’s 141st birthday as a state, the History Colorado Center hosted a free event featuring multiple dance performances, blacksmithing demonstrations and more on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne were on hand to help cut the birthday cake.