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Legendary Ladies

Remarkable Women of the West

2025-03-07 16:00:00 2025-03-07 17:00:00 America/Denver Legendary Ladies Adults and families. Discover the incredible stories of four remarkable women who left their marks on American history. Parker - Event Hall A & B

Friday, March 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-07 16:00:00 2025-03-07 17:00:00 America/Denver Legendary Ladies Adults and families. Discover the incredible stories of four remarkable women who left their marks on American history. Parker - Event Hall A & B

Parker

Event Hall A & B

Adults and families. Discover the incredible stories of four remarkable women who left their marks on American history.

In this engaging performance by the Legendary Ladies, you'll meet:

- Nellie Cashman, "The Angel of Cassier," a fearless prospector, entrepreneur, and benefactor who made her mark from Tombstone to Fairbanks.
- Mary Madeline "May" Bonfils Stanton, heiress and philanthropist, who played a key role in the success of The Denver Post alongside her sister.
- Nettie Crook, an Orphan Train rider, who shares the poignant story of her journey west and the history of the 75-year Orphan Train Movement.
- Prairie Rose Henderson, a trailblazing bronc rider and one of the first professional women athletes, whose vibrant personality made her a rodeo legend.

Dressed in authentic costumes, these portrayals bring history to life. Celebrate the courage, creativity, and spirit of these legendary women!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children & Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

Parker

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This library is home to The Recording Studio, where customers can use state-of-the-art software and equipment to create videos, musical compositions, animations, e-books and more. The library also features the Plants & Pollinators play space.

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Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Apr 18, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.

Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Apr 22, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Event Hall A & B
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Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Fri, Apr 25, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner
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Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Hall B
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Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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