250 in the West: Public Lands

250 in the West: Public Lands

$ 8
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM

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Public lands are a tangible aspect of life in the American West. What are the origins of public lands and how have debates over their use shaped the West? Historian, author and associate professor at Colorado State University Leisl Carr Childers will discuss the history of public lands from the American Revolution to today.

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