Fort Collins is 150 Years Old!

Anyone ready to celebrate a century and a half?

That's right, it's the sesquicentennial of Fort Collins. 150 years. Tag it #FC150.

A long, long time ago, Camp Collins was moved from what is now Laporte to what is now Fort Collins. This is well after some French folks 'stashed their powder' by the river for safe keeping. The area has been crawling with people for hundreds of years.

It's only been 150 that we've been calling it Fort Collins.

For this milestone anniversary, the City of Fort Collins will be (and has been) commemorating it in many ways.

Visit Fort Collins

Visit Fort Collins is has helped to compile efforts and commemorations for this milestone.

The Living Time Capsule

The Idealab is teaming with the city to choose an item each month that represents what it is like to live in Fort Collins. Click here to take part.

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

While there is no official birthday party, look for FC150 tags and signs throughout NewWestFest.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

In September, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will have special exhibit that will open to celebrate the anniversary.

If you are mentioning the milestone on social media, hashtag it #FC150, and happy birthday Fort Collins!