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The Historic Molly Brown Summer House
Margaret Tobin Brown was born the daughter of poor
Irish immigrants in 1867. Flamboyant and generous, she became a legend in her
own time and was immortalized as the "Unsinkable Molly Brown". The Molly Brown
Summer House was this indomitable woman's celebrated retreat. Visitors hear
charming, nostalgic and delightful accounts not only of Molly and J.J., but also
of the Fehlmann family who later purchased the property in 1928.
Molly and J.J. purchased land parcels that would
eventually grow into a 400-acre country estate, featuring a fishing pond,
terraced lawns and stunning flower beds. Molly named the property Avoca Lodge,
from the Thomas Moore poem
The Meeting of the Waters. In 1897, the couple
built this two-story buttered brick home as their country home.
The Meeting of the Waters
by Sir Thomas Moore
There is not in the wide world and valley so
sweet
As the vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet;
Oh! The last rays of feeling and life must depart,
Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart.
Yet was not that Nature had shed o’er the scene
Her purest of crystal and brightest of green;
Twas not her soft magic of streamlet or hill,
Oh! no, - it was something more exquisite still.
Twas that friends, the beloved of my bosom,
were near,
Who made every scene of enchantment more dear,
And who felt how the best charms of nature improve,
When we see them reflected from looks that we love.
Sweet vale of Avoca! How calm could I rest!
In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best.
Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease,
And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.
In 1928 the Fehlmann family purchased the house
and the remaining 100 acres and five generations of the family have lovingly continued
to maintain it. Now open to the public as an Event and Cultural
Center, this historic home provides personalized tours, an elegant tea room and
unique gift shop. The Molly Brown Summer House offers visitors a diverse and
fascinating look into Colorado history, culture and growth through a century of
change.
Historic Tours / Cultural Center
We provide historic tours about the life and times
of Molly Brown, an elegant tea room and
love to share
information about other historic sites throughout Colorado in our cultural
center.
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Mary Jane Bradbury as
"Margaret Tobin Brown" |
Call today to
schedule your tour!
303-989-6639
Clubs Welcome!
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Book Your Event or
Attend One of our Entertaining Programs!
Historic tours, Business and
Personal Events, Dinners, Conferences, Birthday and Anniversaries, Parties,
Workshops, Murder Mystery Dinners, Magic Shows, Victorian Doll Show and Talk,
Book Signings, Vintage Car Shows, Art Shows, Fundraisers, Legendary Ladies and
SO MUCH MORE!
Conveniently located in Southwest Denver. Registered on the National
Register of Historic Places, the Molly Brown Summer House is an ideal spot to
host your next personal or business gathering.
Four charming Victorian rooms provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Take the stress out of planning your next event.
- Efficient, experienced
staff
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Charming and warm historic setting
Experienced caterer offering a custom
menu and full-service bar with wine, beer and mixed drinks.
Seating up to 60.
Flexible facility rental terms.
Whatever type of event you are planning, let
us
take care of all your needs…
From setup to cleanup!
Let's plan your event together. |
