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New Molly Brown House Museum Exhibit

Daughters of Adventure,

Tales of Intrepid Women Travelers

Runs through September 2005

Historic Denver— Daughter of Adventures , Tales of Intrepid Women Travelers, a new exhibitpresented by the Westin Tabor Center and Fortune Valley Casino, opens at the Molly Brown House Museum on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 and runs through September 2005.

Daughter of Adventures , Tales of Intrepid Women Travelers features the world travels of famed Titanic heroine Margaret Tobin Brown and several of her daring contemporaries.  Refusing to be “mildewed at forty,” Molly spent time in European capitols, learned tea traditions in Japan , took yodeling lessons in Switzerland , rode a camel in Egypt and published travel articles on India ’s caste system. 

Even after encountering a typhoon in the Indian Ocean and surviving the Titanic tragedy, Margaret’s passion for globe-trotting persisted.  She explained her persistence by writing “I am a daughter of adventure, this means I never experience a dull moment and must be prepared for any eventuality.  I never know when I may go up in an airplane and come down with a crash, or go motoring and climb a pole, or go for a walk in the twilight and return all mussed up in an ambulance.  That’s my arc, as the astrologers would say.  It’s a good one, too, for a person who had rather make a snap-out than a fade-out of life.”

The exhibit will include rarely displayed photographs and collectibles from Margaret’s travels as well as objects and information on the adventures of other traveling women like Isabella Bird and Mary Kingsley.  Daughters of Adventure is the first major exhibit in the Museum’s newly restored back porch and parlor.

On June 11, 2005 , the Molly Brown House Museum will host a special Japanese Tea to honor Margaret’s interest in the far-east.  Additional teas and special events, including Summertime Cream Teas, Molly’s Mystery Tour and day camps for students will take place throughout the summer.

Regularly scheduled tours of the Museum and the Daughters of Adventure exhibit will take place Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon -- 4 p.m.   Tours begin on the hour and half-hour.  Prices are $6.50 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children ages 6-12.  Kids under six are free.  

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.  Call 303-832-4092, Ext. 16 or visit www.mollybrown.org for more information and reservations.

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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, or Maggie as she was known during her lifetime, 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, Maggie and her family purchased the exquisite Victorian home at 1340 Pennsylvania Street 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.  Maggie loved to entertain, and the home became the site of many lavish parties as the Browns worked their way into Denver society. Maggie was an amazing and spirited woman.  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 Maggie’s home.  Today, you can see the efforts of their work in the completely restored Victorian mansion. The Molly Brown House Museum , 1340 Pennsylvania Street , is a celebrated Denver landmark. 

Home & Garden Television (HGTV), in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation is featuring the Museum on national television in 2005 as part of the Restore America Series.  Call 303-832-4092, Ext. 16 or visit www.mollybrown.org for more information and reservations.