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Your support makes everything we do at Four Mile possible!

Preservation, education and Western storytelling remain central to our mission. Through youth and adult education, exhibits, programs, and signature events, Four Mile enriches the community.

Every contribution—large or small—helps us continue our mission to preserve history, educate our community, and create engaging experiences for all. Individual donations play a crucial role in funding vital programs, preserving the Four Mile House, supporting innovative educational initiatives, and making community events accessible and memorable.

We believe in transparency and impact. That’s why we invite you to explore exactly how your generosity fuels the work we do and touches the lives of those we serve.

If you’re passionate about a particular program or area of need, we welcome the opportunity to work with you directly. Whether your heart lies in historic preservation, youth education, programming, or signature events, we will ensure your donation is directed to the area that is most meaningful to you.

To make a designated gift, please contact us—we’ll be glad to help align your support with what you care about most.

 

 

Alice Cuthbert, Development Manager
Alice@fourmilepark.org
720-865-0810

Your Donation Makes a Difference

Where do your donations go?

 

A gift of $400 will give a class of 100 Denver school students a free visit to Four Mile Historic Park.

With 2 horses, 2 goats, 2 pigs, and 3 chickens, the cost to feed and care for our animals exceeds $25,000.00 annually.

Your gift will help continue Four Mile Historic Park tradition of bringing the American West to life for our 60,000+ visitors each year.

Areas of Need

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General Donations

Your support for Four Mile Historic Park powers youth and community education programs, preservation of the Four Mile House Museum and collections, and interpretive research. Help Four Mile host educational programs for learners of all ages, continue the preservation of the Four Mile House Museum, and conduct interpretive research. Your gift will help continue Four Mile tradition of bringing the American West to life for visitors of all ages each year.

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Support Free Programming for Denver Metro Schools

Four Mile strives to be an affordable and engaging experience for visitors, offering a monthly free day, participating in the My Denver Card and 5 x 5 programs, and by offering free admission for SNAP-recipient households. Children 6 and under are always free for general admission and educational programming is offered at free or reduced cost to Title 1 schools, helping to alleviate barriers to resources and opportunities.

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Animal Care

Animal Care includes the feeding, housing, and veterinary care of Four Mile Historic Park’s livestock. With 2 horses, 2 goats, 2 pigs, and 3 chickens; the cost to feed and care for our animals exceeds $25,000 annually. This fund ensures that the operations of Four Mile continues to provide the best of care to our livestock, which bring the American West to life for our visitors. As a donor to Four Mile’s Livestock Fund, your gift will go towards the professional care, feeding, and enclosure maintenance that Four Mile provides seamlessly 365 days a year.

 

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Endowment

The mission of the Four Mile Historic Park Endowment Fund is to finance the organization’s long-term initiatives through aid from individual donors, foundations, and corporations. Contributing to bolster and augment the endowment is critical to sustaining Four Mile’s reputation as a cultural gem in the city through its engaging, year-round, outdoor programming. We invite you to donate in a way that honors individuals, families, and organizations and sustains the mission of the museum for generations to come.

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Become a Sponsor

Make a difference while making memories. Learn more how you can support Four Mile’s mission to educate, preserve, and interpret Denver’s storied past.

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Four Mile is proud to partner with Colorado Gives, supporting local non-profit organizations.

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