Photos: Mod Style and Hippie Threads Make a Comeback at History Colorado’s 1968 Gala

History Colorado turned on the wayback machine on February 5 for a festive first look at the new exhibit 1968, a visual overview of a year that rocked the twentieth century with a wave of new style, pop music and political upheaval. Period-appropriate gear was encouraged, as you can see...

By Susan FroydFebruary 9, 2015

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History Colorado turned on the wayback machine on February 5 for a festive first look at the new exhibit 1968, a visual overview of a year that rocked the twentieth century with a wave of new style, pop music and political upheaval. Period-appropriate gear was encouraged, as you can see in photographer Ken Hamblin’s chronicle of the shindig. Keep reading for a peek.

Keep reading for more photos from the 1968 gala.

The show runs through May 10 at History Colorado. See the complete 1968 slide show here.

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Susan Froyd started writing for Westword as the “Thrills” editor in 1992 and never quite left the fold. These days she still freelances for the paper in addition to walking her dogs, enjoying cheap ethnic food and reading voraciously. Sometimes she writes poetry.

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