In 1909, Boulder turned 50 years old. In 1959, the city marked its 100th anniversary. The upcoming Sesquicentennial will be the city’s 150th. Some activities (like honoring old-timers) have remained the same, while others (such as the mock stage-coach hold-up) have fallen by the wayside.

The methods of publicizing these 50-year anniversaries has changed, too. During the Semi-Centennial, the only way Boulder residents could learn of the planned activities was by reading the newspapers. By the time of the Centennial, the print media was supplemented with radio and television. Now, in the electronic age, we have the internet and have added this website. What will it be in another 50 years?

The closer we get to 2009, the more we will add to the Boulder Sesquicentennial Website. Please check back often and let us hear from you!

OLDER Boulders! If you have lived in Boulder for more than 50 years and are over 65 years of age, we would like to hear from you. We are planning a celebration of our long-time residents on February 10, 2009, but in order to receive an invitation, we need to know a little bit about you. The Older Boulders Committee has prepared a questionnaire that we would like you to fill out. Instructions for what to do once you're finished, are on the questionnaire. To get a copy of the questionnaire, click here.

HELP Wanted! We're busy planning a full schedule of events during 2009 and could use some volunteers to help with the events. If you are interested in volunteering, click here.

If have questions about events, email the Boulder Sesquicentennial Project Coordinator at info@boulder150.com.