Woodstock West, Student protest site at University of Denver, Colorado.
Woodstock West was a temporary student encampment on the Carnegie Green of the University of Denver, where young people built makeshift shelters and gathering areas. The site functioned as an improvised community where students assembled, shared ideas, and collectively voiced their concerns.
Woodstock West emerged in May 1970 as a direct response to the Kent State shootings and the expansion of military operations in Cambodia. The National Guard dismantled the site on May 13, 1970, marking the conclusion of this student-led movement.
Students at Woodstock West organized discussions, musical performances, and artistic expressions to promote peace and demonstrate against the Vietnam War.
The former grounds are located on the Denver campus and are freely accessible to visitors at any time. The Carnegie Green can be easily reached and provides a clear view of where these historic events took place.
National Guard forces dismantled the student-built structures on May 13, 1970, marking the end of this grassroots demonstration.
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