Name: Colorado’s Legendary Ladies: Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado
Start: 2026-08-23T13:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-08-23T14:30:00-06:00
Location: Historic Elitch Theatre

$Colorado\u2019s Legendary Ladies: Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado$

🎭 Colorado’s Legendary Ladies: Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado History
Join the Colorado Genealogical Society for a one-of-a-kind theatrical journey through Colorado’s past at the beautifully restored Historic Elitch Theatre!
As part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary celebration, the acclaimed Legendary Ladies performers will bring six remarkable women of Colorado history to life through storytelling, character performances, and living history:
✨ Featured Legendary Ladies
• Mary Elitch Long – Cofounder of Elitch Gardens and visionary behind the Historic Elitch Theatre
• Margaret “Molly” Brown – Philanthropist, activist, and Titanic survivor
• Ellen E. “Captain Jack” Jack – Fearless mining-era pioneer of Gunnison County
• Frances Wisebart Jacobs – “Mother of Charities” and founder of organizations that evolved into United Way and National Jewish Health
• Maud Nelson – Early professional baseball pioneer and traveling team organizer
• Augusta Tabor – Mining-era entrepreneur and philanthropist remembered for her resilience and generosity
🏛️ The event takes place inside the Historic Elitch Theatre, originally opened in 1891 and recently restored after being closed for 31 years. The theatre also holds a special Hollywood connection — Grace Kelly performed there in 1951 before launching her legendary film career.
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Historic Elitch Theatre near 38th & Tennyson
🎟️ Tickets: $20
Pre-sale tickets are available now to all CGS members! Public ticket sales begin June 1, and this event is expected to sell out, so early purchase is encouraged.
The Colorado Genealogical Society is proud to serve as the major sponsor of this special celebration honoring Colorado’s rich history and extraordinary women pioneers.
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