COMMERCE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
To collect, preserve, interpret and share the history of Commerce City—its people, places and institutions—through museum exhibits, preservation projects and community education programs.
About COMMERCE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Commerce City Historical Society (CCHS) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that operates the Commerce City Heritage & Cultural Center and a local history museum to preserve and present the city’s history for residents, students and visitors.
In recent years CCHS has focused on community-facing programs (lectures, school partnerships, tours), museum exhibitions and a neighborhood preservation campaign centered on the historic Dottie Bakke House; the Society maintains an active events calendar and quarterly membership meetings.
Notable achievements
Heritage & Cultural Center opening
Opened the Commerce City Heritage & Cultural Center (museum) in partnership with the City of Commerce City, providing a permanent public home for local exhibits and collections.
Dottie Bakke House preservation campaign
Launched and advanced a capital/preservation effort to save and restore the historic Dottie Bakke House—identified as one of the oldest houses in Commerce City—to serve as a community gathering and interpretive site.
Expanded community displays and partnerships
Developed remote displays and collaborative exhibits with local institutions (fire department, civic centers and other public venues) to broaden public access to local history.
At a glance
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 27-1142241
- Location
- Commerce City, CO
- Website
- www.cchistoric.com
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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