The Molly Brown Summer House Museum & Event
Center is rich in Colorado History. Built in 1897 by
Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Brown, this famous and enduring couple and their children
enjoyed long, lazy summer days on their 450 acre country estate which they named
Avoca Lodge. Your school group will learn all about the history of Molly and J.J.
Brown and rural living in the late 1800s. They will also learn about the
architecture of the house and restoration projects. In addition they will learn
about farming and the history of the local area, as well as the history of the
later inhabitants including the present owners whose family purchased the home
in 1928.
The Molly Brown Summer House
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The tour is guided by Mary Rose Shearer, the granddaughter of
the Fehlmann family who purchased the estate in 1928 and includes their history
as well. We will visit each room on the main floor and Mary Rose will provide
information on the architecture and restoration which has taken place over
almost 80 years. Ms. Shearer has given presentations to various schools, clubs
and senior centers and is available as a keynote speaker.
Kids may bring a bag lunch which they may enjoy on the patio or in the house.
We can provide lunches upon request. We provide plenty of on-site, safe parking
for cars and buses. The grounds are surrounded by an eight foot stone wall with
plenty of safe room for kids to run and play.
--WHAT did the Browns do at the manor?
--WHO is the Fehlmann family?
--WHERE did they get water from?
--WHAT does the word “Avoca” mean?
--WHEN did electricity come to the property?
--HOW was the home heated?
--WAS it only used in the summertime?
--WHAT did kids do for fun?
These questions, and many more are answered during our
wonderful interactive tour! Join Momo Garland-Shearer for one of the most
fascinating tour/programs you will ever attend.
Tours for school groups is $5
per child, not including lunch. Minimum group size is 15. School Tours last
about 1/2 hour with ample time for lunch.
