Expedition 1776: New Exhibition at the History Colorado Center

This new exhibit at the History Colorado Center showcases the expedition of Domínguez and Escalante – named after the two Franciscan priests who led it – set out from Santa Fe in July of 1776 with the goal of locating a route to California. Over the course of five months, this small expedition traversed the Colorado Plateau, mapping the region and engaging with Native cultures that thrived there for centuries prior to European arrival. Come see artifacts such as rare maps, trade goods, travel and survival gear, and Spanish Catholic artwork crafted prior to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.