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The Roaring Twenties Return!

Contributed by: Danielle Dascalos on 4/1/2006

New Molly Brown House Museum Exhibit Opens April 18, 2006

Historic Denver -- Flappers, Fords and jazz defined the last decade of the Unsinkable Molly Brown's life, a time of excitement and change for all Americans. Get a glimpse of this intriguing era of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jack Dempsey, Babe Ruth and Josephine Baker by making reservations now for a tour of the Roaring Twenties on exhibit at the Molly Brown House Museum April 18, 2006 through September 2006.

Margaret Tobin Brown, heroine of the "Titanic," was an active part of the Roaring Twenties. She lived in New York, performed on stage and even ran for the U.S. Senate. Winning the right to vote in 1920, women bobbed their hair, shortened their dresses, headed to the office and enjoyed the night life created by an underground network of speakeasy bars. Cities were bursting with activity created by modern conveniences like the car, the skyscraper and the motion picture.

The Roaring Twenties exhibit at the Molly Brown House Museum will recreate this opulent era in the Brown's historic home, presenting the fashions and conventions of the day. Art deco furniture and dcor, reproduction photographs as well as stylish handbags, jewelry, short dresses, suits and hats will be on display while liquor bottles, jazz music, and photographs will highlight the nightlife of the era.

As part of the exhibit, a Roaring Twenties Fashion Show will be held on Sun., June 25, 2006, beginning at 11 a.m. Flapper dresses as well as many of the "scandalous" boyish clothing women adopted in the 1920s will be featured on models strolling throughout the Museum's period gardens. The cost of $26 includes the fashion show, tasty tea delectables and a tour of the new exhibit.

A Speakeasy Cocktail Party will be held on Sept. 23, 2006 that will bring the thrills of the prohibition years to the 21st century as guests are entertained by characters from the past. This exciting evening costs just $45 and includes an exhibit tour. Reservations can be made by calling 303-892-4092 Ext. 16 or visiting http://mollybrown.org.

The Molly Brown House Museum, owned and operated by Historic Denver, Inc., is a celebrated Denver landmark located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in the historic Capitol Hill Neighborhood.

General museum admission, including the Roaring Twenties exhibit, is $6.50 for adults, $5 for seniors over 65 and $3 for kids 6 through 12 years old. Museum tours run Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information call 303-832-4092 Ext. 16 or visit http://mollybrown.org.

GENERAL MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM INFORMATION

Molly Brown has been the subject of many books, movies and stage productions, and has become one of Denver's most intriguing legends. Margaret was a classic American rags-to-riches story. She moved to Leadville, Colorado when she was 19 years old in search of adventure and wealth. While in Leadville, she caught the eye of mining superintendent James Joseph (J.J.) Brown and they were married shortly after. The couple's ship finally came in when the mine J.J. was in charge of struck the largest vein of gold ever found in Colorado. The Browns were millionaires! After the gold strike, Margaret and her family purchased the exquisite Victorian home at 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver's plush Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Victorian home was incredibly modern for the time. It had electric lights, an indoor bathroom, hot and cold running water and a telephone. Margaret was an amazing and spirited woman and became active in the women's suffrage movement, labor reform efforts and the Modern Art Movement. Unfortunately, after her death in 1932 her Victorian home was sold and used for many different functions. By 1970 the house had fallen prey to deterioration, and was in danger of being demolished. A group of concerned citizens incorporated themselves as Historic Denver, Inc. and fought to save and restore the Brown home. Today, you can see the efforts of their work in the completely restored Victorian mansion. The Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., is a celebrated Denver landmark.


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