Ringing in the New Year is a time generally celebrated with laughter and togetherness, dancing, and the generous application of strong liquid refreshment. One may wonder, therefore, if the Prohibition era of 1920-1933 had a negative effect on this tradition of enthusiastic merriment. Luckily, the party-loving youth of the roaring 20’s, known for their excess [...]

As the Great War came to a close, Margaret would surely have empathized with the lost generation of young people who had experienced the destruction of the world as it had been known up to that point. She had worked diligently with the American Committee for Devastated France helping wounded French and American soldiers to [...]

For many years, women across this country fought hard for the right to vote.  Women such as Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Alice Paul, Helen Ring Robinson, Jeannette Rankin  and our very own Margaret Brown became active in this cause. In 1896 Margaret and J.J. Brown attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. During this time Margaret’s political views [...]

In this fast-paced century where many things compete for our attention and time, institutions must listen to outside voices so as to not lose potential relevance and worth - it is time for museums to listen! Fifteen institutions came together to do just that, to listen, and formed the Denver-Area Cultural Evaluation Network (DEN). Led [...]

Today, June 2nd, the Museum opened a new exhibit titled "A Call to Arms".  It takes a look at efforts of American women, including Margaret Brown, during World War I both here in the United States and overseas.  Once the United States entered the war in 1917, many more women headed overseas to help with the war [...]

Volunteers are the backbone of any museum, especially here at the Molly Brown House Museum.  Without them, we couldn't do some of the amazing programming we offer here, including our Victorian Eating Experiences (VEE).  These range from our popular Holiday High Teas to Titanic Dinners to Mother's Day Teas.  Many volunteers help us out with [...]

It was no secret that Margaret Brown loved France, especially Paris.  By 1903, Margaret was fluent in French; she spent a lot of time visiting there and even had an apartment within the city for a time.    While we know that she spent a lot of time in Paris, at what time of the year [...]

For this month’s blog post, part 2, we have decided to highlight two more of our docents who truly bring the story of Margaret Brown to life. These docents have been with us for over 20 years combined. Meet Annie: Annie on our front porch 1.How long have you been a docent? I [...]

For this month's blog post, we have decided to highlight a few of our docents who truly bring the story of Margaret Brown to life.  These docents have been with us for over 20 years combined. Meet Phill: Phill and his wife Sue 1. How long have you been a docent? Sometime in February [...]

When the Brown family discovered their fortune from the Little Johnny gold mine in Leadville, Colorado, they celebrated their newfound wealth by taking a trip around the United States. On their vacation, they stopped in Chicago to enjoy the Columbian Exposition of 1893.[1] The Exposition, also known as the World’s Fair, celebrated the 400th anniversary [...]