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Masks are no longer required in City of Louisville buildings, including the Louisville Historical Museum. Please note that Boulder County Public Health recommends that individuals age 2+ wear a mask when around others while Boulder County remains at a level of substantial or high transmission. 

History Happy Hour: The Corrupt State Election of 1904

  • Date: 08/11/2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM  

Tuesday, August 11 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

The Simon, 957 Main St

Registration is required at LouisvilleCO.Gov/MuseumEvents.

David Hosansky will present on the controversial 1904 gubernatorial election in Colorado and ensuing First Amendment court case. Governor James H. Peabody (R) ran for re-election against Alva Adams (D) following a polarizing term. Accusations of voter fraud abounded following the 1904 election, which resulted in disputed results and Colorado having three different governors in a single day in March 1905. Historians consider the election the most corrupt in Colorado state history. Join us at The Simon to learn all about this fascinating moment in the state's political history.

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