Colorado Experience

Episode 01

Lincoln Hills

Feb 21, 2013 · 28 min

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.

Episode 02

Justina Ford, M.D.

Feb 28, 2013 · 29 min

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.

Episode 03

Keota

Mar 21, 2013 · 28 min

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

Episode 04

Amache

Mar 28, 2013 · 29 min

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

Episode 05

Spencer & Julie Penrose

Apr 4, 2013 · 27 min

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.

Episode 06

Pueblo Border Wars

Apr 13, 2013 · 28 min

Colorado's once industrial capital has long been the battleground for competing countries and interests.

Episode 07

Ludlow Massacre

Apr 18, 2013 · 29 min

Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.

Episode 08

The Boettchers

May 2, 2013 · 28 min

Discover the rags-to-riches story of one of Colorado's most pioneering families, both in business and philanthropy.

Episode 09

Colorado Constitution

May 9, 2013 · 27 min

Colorado's top lawyers and historians unravel the unintended consequences of the state's constitution.

Episode 10

Fly Girl

May 16, 2013 · 27 min

Flying an AT-6 trainer plane in World War II was only the beginning of Grand Junction resident Annabelle Craft Moss's inspirational life.

Episode 11

Colorado Philanthropy

May 23, 2013 · 28 min

From the beginning of its settlement, Colorado has demonstrated a legacy of giving and philanthropy.

Episode 12

Bent's Fort

May 30, 2013 · 29 min

During the height of the Fur Trade, Bent's Fort was a great western hub of commercial and cultural exchange.

Episode 13

The Original Coloradans

Jun 23, 2013 · 29 min

Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.