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Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.

First Aired

2013-02-21
Last Aired

2024-11-17
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

11
Episodes

126
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

PBS

Keywords:

colorado western usa u.s. history

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1. Lincoln Hills

During the time of racial segregation, Lincoln Hills, the only all African-American resort west of the...More

During the time of racial segregation, Lincoln Hills, the only all African-American resort west of the Mississippi River, provided a shelter from the storm.Less

28mins 2013-02-21

2. Justina Ford, M.D.

Born with two strikes against her, Dr. Justina Ford overcame barriers of race and gender to become the...More

Born with two strikes against her, Dr. Justina Ford overcame barriers of race and gender to become the first African-American woman to practice medicine in Colorado and delivered over 7,000 babies.Less

29mins 2013-02-28

3. Keota

The boom and bust of a homesteading community on Colorado's eastern plains.

The boom and bust of a homesteading community on Colorado's eastern plains.Less

28mins 2013-03-21

4. Amache

While American troops were fighting abroad in World War II, over 7500 Japanese-Americans found themsel...More

While American troops were fighting abroad in World War II, over 7500 Japanese-Americans found themselves interned in the Granada War Relocation Center.Less

29mins 2013-03-28

5. Spencer & Julie Penrose

From exotic animals to opposing prohibition, nothing was too extraordinary for the entrepreneur dubbed...More

From exotic animals to opposing prohibition, nothing was too extraordinary for the entrepreneur dubbed a master "promoter" and his sophisticated wife. Delve into the affluent life of Colorado Springs' pioneering couple.Less