Long before Fort Collins became the city we know today, Chinese and Japanese immigrants were building railroads, running local businesses, and working the sugar beet fields —
quietly shaping the early foundations of the community.
At 6 pm Thursday, July 31, the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures will host a special program sharing the often overlooked history of Asian Americans in Fort Collins.
In partnership with the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Services Division, the Museum’s presentation will detail the early contributions of Asian immigrants in the region. Attendees will trace their journeys from the 1860s to the 1940s — exploring the rise and disappearance of a small Chinatown, the effects of anti-Asian laws, labor shifts, and the enduring legacy of these often-overlooked histories.
The Museum and the Historic Preservation Services Division share a commitment to preserving and celebrating Fort Collins’ rich and diverse heritage. Through this partnership, they aim to foster a more inclusive and vibrant community by honoring the many histories that have shaped the city.
Admission to the presentation is $10 per person, and registration is requested at globalvillagemuseum.org. All are welcome to attend this important exploration of Fort Collins’ rich, complex, and ever-evolving heritage.
The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information and closure dates during the change of exhibits, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
