What We Offer
Heritage is more than our places, things, or stories. It is a community asset rooted in shared culture and values. It's the mirror through which we see ourselves and what drives us forward together. When thoughtfully planned and interpreted, heritage strengthens identity, builds local pride, supports economic development, deepens public understanding, and help communities imagine their future.
Heritage in Motion provides practical consulting for organizations working at the intersection of history, place, culture, and community development. Whether you are planning an exhibit, developing interpretive signage, rethinking a historic site, building a heritage trail, preparing a grant, or navigating organizational change, we help turn complex ideas into clear, actionable plans.
Planning & Strategy
Support for museums, heritage organizations, local governments, and nonprofits developing plans, priorities, partnerships, and sustainable next steps.
Public History
Exhibit concepts, interpretive plans, trail themes, signage content, historical narratives, and visitor-centered interpretive planning.
Support
Practical guidance for collections, operations, staffing, grants, policies, community engagement, and heritage project development.
Our Mission Matters
Who We Are
Heritage in Motion LLC is a consultancy dedicated to supporting the sustainability of culture, heritage, and public history. Our focus is on heritage that matters today and influences tomorrow. We offer tailored strategies and comprehensive management services that empower organizations to thrive in their missions.
Our work encompasses both for-profit and non-profit entities, as well as government bodies. By fostering meaningful connections and project development, we aim to enrich community engagement through heritage preservation and cultural initiatives.
Dr Chris Bowles
CEO
Chris is a 4th generation Coloradan, with deep roots in Weld and Morgan Counties. He grew up in north-eastern Colorado and attended CU Boulder as an undergrad majoring in Anthropology. After graduating, he relocated to Scotland where he received a master's degree in history from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Glasgow. He worked across Scotland as an archaeologist before becoming the county archaeologist based in the planning department of Scottish Borders Council. Over his 11 years there, he helped preserve a number of important archaeological sites, worked with community groups to uncover their heritage, and took part in a variety of other local and national projects. He, his wife and kids moved back to Colorado in late 2020, and Chris took up work with History Colorado becoming the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of the State Historical Fund. He joined City of Greeley in 2022 as the Museums Manager, bringing his knowledge, experience and passion for history back to his roots.
