July 2020
We’ve created a new virtual tour focused on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It focuses on Colorado women who were instrumental in getting suffrage for Colorado in 1893 and then used their experience to help achieve a national suffrage amendment.
Find out moreAugust 2020
Join us for a fun evening of trivia, and test your knowledge of the history of women's voting rights in the US. Create a team of 4, or play on your own. The winner will receive a complimentary membership to Historic Denver!
Find out moreWe’ve created a new virtual tour focused on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It focuses on Colorado women who were instrumental in getting suffrage for Colorado in 1893 and then used their experience to help achieve a national suffrage amendment.
Find out moreSeptember 2020
Join us to explore Denver's oldest block with one of our expert guides!
Find out moreA virtual celebration to be held on September 23rd, 2020.
Find out moreOctober 2020
We’ve created a new virtual tour focused on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It focuses on Colorado women who were instrumental in getting suffrage for Colorado in 1893 and then used their experience to help achieve a national suffrage amendment.
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Looking for a safe and fun post-Thanksgiving activity? Use this opportunity to brush up on your local history by joining us for a virtual walk through our city’s oldest preserved block. Your guide will help you explore the individuals who built some of Denver’s earliest buildings, and their restoration in the 1970s. The walk will [...]
Find out moreDecember 2020
Are you involved in real estate, or do you wish you knew more about Denver's historic neighborhoods and homes? This virtual half-day seminar covers topics such as Denver architecture, neighborhoods with specific styles, historic designation, historic home maintenance, and more! Realtors that attend the full seminar are eligible for CEC credits.
Find out moreJanuary 2021
Empowered By Place is a conversation about how Denver’s historic places play an important role in our present. Fueled by current issues, we’ll unpack some of the pressing issues by discussing with local experts and encouraging our audience to take part in the dialogue. Join us every other month to be part of conversation. On [...]
Find out moreThe scandalous movement of female fashions from dresses to pants sparked a revolution in the freedom of women- freedom to move; freedom to work; and freedom to make their own decisions. To join us for this fun virtual evening register at historicdenver.z2systems.com/np/clients/historicdenver/event.jsp
Find out moreFebruary 2021
Larimer Square has been in the news over the last few years as the historic district faced uncertainty. Join us to review its history, to meet the new owners, Asana Partners, and hear from Dana Crawford.
Find out moreJoin us for an evening of fun art instruction. While the artwork will be guided, you will create a piece that is uniquely yours. A little nervous? Don't worry! Amy will guide you through step by step to recreate the featured work of art. One of the most treasured features of the Molly Brown House [...]
Find out moreMarch 2021
Join us for a virtual evening with Melody Epperson, the artist behind this upcoming exhibition. Take a tour of Epperson’s studio, getting a glimpse at her creative process, then participate in an intimate look at the exhibit with Epperson where she will answer your questions.
Find out moreWe’ve created a new virtual tour focused on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. It focuses on Colorado women who were instrumental in getting suffrage for Colorado in 1893 and then used their experience to help achieve a national suffrage amendment.
Find out moreApril 2021
Join us for another game of our popular pub trivia! How well do you know the events that surround that fateful night? Come test your knowledge against other Titaniacs! In honor of the anniversary of our 50th anniversary, tickets are $19.70 to play in a team of up to 4. Individual players are $5. If you'd [...]
Find out moreWant an engaging experience that can be had from home? Look no further! We've got you covered with the "Titanic at Night" guided painting class. Join us for a virtual evening of fun art instruction. While the artwork will be guided, you will create a piece that is uniquely yours. A little nervous? Don't worry! [...]
Find out moreMay 2021
Explore the world of madness and deception during the Victorian Era. From everyday poisons in the home to the outlandish stories of betrayal and madness right here in Denver. This night will leave you wondering if it is truly safe to don your coat or eat that treat! Margaret’s 1340 Penn/After Hours are filled with [...]
Find out moreStay in the comfort of your own home this spring while joining our most experienced guides on a live, virtual tour of the Molly Brown House Museum. You'll have the chance to see the entire house while learning about the lives of Margaret (Molly), her husband J.J. and their family, friends, and servants. While sharing [...]
Find out moreJune 2021
We’ll move (virtually) throughout Denver exploring preservation victories from the past 50 years, visiting places we nearly lost, and learning stories that made Denver what it is today. Attendees can expect dramatic stories, incredible photographs, and to “travel” around the city without leaving their house. Tour begins and ends in the comfort of your [...]
Find out more2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which enfranchised half of the population by granting women the right to vote. Learn about Margaret Brown’s own role in the suffrage movement and how much of the work to get women to the polls only just began in 1920, and together we’ll draw the [...]
Find out moreJuly 2021
As we look forward to safely returning to movie theaters, let’s explore the history of Denver’s “blockbuster” historic movie theaters - from the Mayan to the lost Aladdin. Pop some popcorn and let’s have fun learning about Denver’s cinema house history! Empowered by Place is a conversation about how Denver’s historic places play an important role [...]
Find out moreJoin us virtually on Tuesday July 20th for our annual Historic Home Round Up. We will tackle hot issues for those living in historic homes and districts- plus have a chance to meet others that share your love for old homes! We’ll hear from L&D Construction about adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit in a historic [...]
Find out moreAugust 2021
Join us live or virtually for this special event featuring Denver artists Emily Burrowes and Karl Christian Krumpholz. Both artists are featured this month as a part of our exhibit Looking Forward, Looking Back. Their works illustrate iconic, and not so iconic, locations around Denver. Join us for this intimate evening to hear how each [...]
Find out moreOctober 2021
When you imagine a haunted house, what do you see? A Mansard roof? A widow’s walk? Join us as we investigate architecture types, styles, and features common in depictions of haunted houses. We’ll also explore how and why haunted houses began to look a certain way in popular culture. This virtual evening will be paired with [...]
Find out moreNovember 2021
Join us as we discuss Elitch Gardens and Theater. We'll speak with historian Debra Faulkner about its namesake and founder, Mary Elitch. We'll also talk to the board president of the Historic Elitch Theater about their efforts to restore and bring live theater back to this theater from the grounds of the original Elitch Gardens. [...]
Find out moreJoin the Molly Brown House Museum for an exclusive "Art with Amy" gallery talk series. Our first elevated (and virtual) conversation will feature "Lady with Parrot," a Brown family original that hangs in the Museum's Drawing Room. Joining Amy will be Becky Black, professor of Art History; Brian Myres, an ornithologist and professor; and Annie [...]
Find out moreGrab a flashlight and join us for a (virtual) ghost hunting tour through Mrs. Brown’s home as we try to find what does go bump in the night! After the tour we will discuss Edwardian notions of ghosts, hauntings, and all things paranormal!
Find out moreApril 2022
What did women like Margaret Brown do in Egypt in 1912? Climb to the tops of pyramids and visit the depths of tombs? Join David Pepper of the Egyptian Study Society to learn more about Egyptian culture, customs, archaeology, and the wealthy tourists who took them all in at the turn of the last century. [...]
Find out moreMay 2022
Gil Asakawa will lead a discussion covering recent preservation work at the Amache Relocation Center in Granada, CO. Used from 1941-45 as a relocation center for Japanese Americans living on the West Coast, Amache tells an important story about our past. Colorado Preservation Inc has been working to make the site a national park, and [...]
Find out moreWhile the Titanic made her mark by offering the height of Edwardian elegance and glamour, what mattered most for hundreds of her passengers was the opportunity to travel to a whole new world for a chance at a better life – America! What was the food like for the hopeful immigrants who were traveling to New [...]
Find out moreJuly 2022
Adrian Saker, Founder & CEO of the Friends of Titanic Lighthouse (FOTL) and Angelica Harris, Descendant Advocate at FOTL and author of Titanic The Brothers Peracchio-Two Boys and a Dream. Join us in 2022 for the Molly Brown House Museum’s A Deeper Dive! A Deeper Dive is our speaker series to accompany the Titanic exhibit, [...]
Find out moreAugust 2022
Thanks to American popular culture we generally think of the English, Irish, and maybe the Americans aboard the Titanic. But who else was travelling on Titanic and what were their stories? Join authors Lilly Setterdahl and Leila Salloum Elias as they share the stories of the large Swedish and Syrian contingents en route to America [...]
Find out moreNovember 2022
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Lena Fishman, Executive Director of the Golda Meir House Museum. Fishman will explore the historical moment during which Golda Meir is in Denver, and how her experiences here shaped her political outlook. Golda went on to become the fourth Prime Minister of Israel and the western world’s first [...]
Find out moreMurder, chaos, mayhem....but who's to blame? Detective Sam Howe is on the case, but he'll need your help--and his trusty scrapbooks--to find the culprit. This fun interactive program will take place on a virtual platform.
Find out moreFebruary 2023
Fifty years ago the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision regarding segregation in Denver Public Schools. Keyes v. School District No. 1 led to district-wide busing to integrate schools. We're partnering with the nonprofit education news organization Chalkbeat to explore the case topics and their relationship to neighborhood schools today in our first Empowered [...]
Find out moreSumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese ink painting. Sumi-e captures, in a pure and simple way, the timeless beauty of the natural world. Margaret and J.J. Brown traveled to Japan several times and brought back artifacts, some of which are still in the house today. We will be taking a closer look at the [...]
Find out moreApril 2024
Historic Denver’s popular Realtor Seminar, Understanding and Selling Historic Homes, will be offered once again on Wednesday, April 24th, from 12 to 4:30pm. This 3 credit course covers 150 years of Denver Architecture, an exploration of the various types of historic protections, maintenance pointers and sales tips. We are offering the course digitally, in order [...]
Find out moreJune 2024
Join us on Tuesday, June 18th, 4-5 pm for a virtual conversation with Sharon Jaye from the Energize Denver program. Learn how to comply with policy requirements, improve energy performance, and electrify your building's HVAC systems. Discover how Denver aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2040, lower energy bills, and enhance indoor [...]
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