Pueblo Heritage Museum

State of Art Podcast | Pueblo Heritage Museum: A New Chapter Begins
Hosted by Bree Pappan | Presented by the Pueblo Star Journal

In this deeply insightful episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan sits down with the new leadership team at the Pueblo Heritage Museum — an institution at the heart of Pueblo’s historical storytelling. As conversations swirl around the possible sale of the building that houses the museum and the Pueblo County Historical Society, this episode offers a timely and essential look into the future of one of Southern Colorado’s most important cultural assets.

Bree speaks with Dr. John Wendt, the museum’s new Executive Director, whose impressive background as an archivist and unwavering passion for history and preservation bring renewed energy to the institution. Also joining the conversation is Alexis “Lexi” Topping, Outreach Coordinator and Collections Assistant, whose journey from CSU Pueblo student to staff member illustrates the vital role young professionals are playing in shaping Pueblo’s cultural future.

Together, John and Lexi share their vision for the museum, current programming, and their commitment to community engagement through education, exhibitions, and the preservation of Pueblo’s stories — told through objects, photographs, and personal histories.

This episode is more than an introduction — it’s a call to action. At a moment when the museum's future is uncertain, this conversation invites listeners to engage, get involved, and consider how we as a community can protect and support the institutions that safeguard our shared heritage.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. Then join the conversation. Share your voice, support the museum, and help shape the future of history in Pueblo.

Contact the Pueblo Heritage Museum:

Dr. John Wendt, Executive Director
(630) 247-1769 | director@pueblohistory.org

Alexis “Lexi” Topping, Outreach & Collections
(719) 251-2047 | alexistopping22@gmail.com

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