Explore the history of Colorado's Forts
4,878 views · Published 1 August 2018 · 7:47 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: 9NEWS · 2018 · Howto & Style
August 1 is Colorado Day. The Centennial State first joined the union on Aug. 1, 1876 thanks to Proclamation 230, which was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. As settlers from the eastern United States ventured westward, forts were created throughout the American West including Fort Collins, Fort Garland, Fort Lupton and Fort Vasquez in Colorado. 9NEWS Photojournalist Matt Bell dives into Colorado's rich history and shows us these four forts in Colorado. More here: https://on9news.tv/2AyGcPK Previous video: https://youtu.be/K_butFsCGzs Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Subscribe to Fix This: http://bit.ly/2g3DsuK Stay connected: 9News Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/+9news/posts Snapchat: Denver9NEWS Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/9news/
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