Brighton Downtown Historic District

The Foley barn and silo are an iconic representation of Brighton's rich agricultural history at the turn of the 20th century. In this video, learn about the Foley family and their farm ahead of a special dedication this weekend: | City of Brighton, Colorado Government

It is an exciting time in the City of Brighton. Join our team and be a part of our vibrant community! Discover opportunities to make a difference at www.brightonco.gov. | City of Brighton, Colorado Government

Tucked in the heart of downtown is a Brighton historical treasure - the Brighton Train Depot. Now the new home to the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, the depot dates back more than 114 years. Take a trip down the depot's history in this new #BrightonBasics video: | City of Brighton, Colorado Government

Did you know the Brighton Recreation Center is one of the only facilities to offer a mermaid and merman academy? That’s right, our classes teach “merfolks,” ages 5 and older (must be able to swim full length of pool), safety etiquette, mermaid history, mermaid and merman posing and how to swim with a monofin. Once they are ready, our future mermaids and merman add their tails and practice swimming through hoops and various other swimming skills. At the end of their training, our merfolks earn a

Here is a look back at Muralist Hans Joseph Geist as he paints way through Brighton’s history. The mural features Brighton's historic past, including Brighton’s founding fathers Daniel Carmichael and Dewey Strong. It also showcases a rich agriculture history with Bob Sakata and honors civil rights activist Guadalupe Villalobos Briseno. Historic Brighton at Founder’s Plaza is located at South Main Street and East Bridge Street. | City of Brighton, Colorado Government