VICTORIAN HORRORS

The wicked writings of long-dead authors presented in a setting so real it will thrill you!

EDGAR ALLAN POE, HG WELLS & OTHERS WILL HAUNT CAPITOL HILL'S MOST FAMOUS MANSION-OCTOBER 17, 18, 24 & 25

Edgar Allan Poe, HG Wells, HH Munroe and others will walk again during Victorian Horrors at the Molly Brown House Museum this October, offered over two weekends: Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18 and Friday and Saturday October 24 and 25. With creaking floors and flickering candles, this event is a rare chance to see the MollyBrownHouseMuseum, the Titanic heroine's haunting 14-room Victorian mansion, at night.

Now in its 17th year, Victorian Horrors is a classic environmental theater event set against the backdrop of Denver's historic Capitol Hill. As the wind blows and leaves rustle the neighborhood's spirits will seem close at hand. Upon entering the Museum, visitors will encounter ghoulish tales from ages past. As each tale is finished visitors will move on to another room to hear the stories of another famed literary specter, portrayed by acclaimed local actors including David and Julia E. Payne, Jeffrey Atherton, Trina Magness and Jim Hunt.

Victorian Horrors is one of the Molly Brown House Museum's most popular events and advance ticket purchase is recommended. The hour-long performances begin every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets cost $16 per person and $13 for Historic Denver members, seniors and children. Call 303-832-4092, ext. 16 for tickets or visit www.mollybrown.org. Victorian Horrors is presented in part by KOSI 101 and KEZW radio stations and sponsored by Molson Coors, Wells Fargo Bank, Triton Properties, Pizzicato, Buchanan Yonushewski, CMC Group, the Oxford Hotel and the Cheeky Monk Belgian Beer Cafe.

A special All Hallow's Eve Full Tea will be offered on October 31 to honor the Victorian obsession with the macabre. Guests will enjoy Halloween treats and have the opportunity to vie for the prize of best Victorian costume. Reservations are required and teas are offered at 1 pm and 3 pm. Tickets are $19/person. Call (303) 832-4092 or visit www.mollybrown.org for more information.

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 Brown's story is a classic American rags-to-riches tale. 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 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. 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 Street, is a celebrated Denver landmark.