Colorado Experience
Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.
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Season 1
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Lincoln Hills
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.
Feb 21, 2013 -
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Justina Ford, M.D.
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.
Feb 28, 2013 -
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Keota
The boom and bust of a homesteading community on Colorado's eastern plains.
Mar 21, 2013 -
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Amache
While American troops were fighting abroad in World War II, over 7500 Japanese-Americans found themselves interned in the Granada War Relocation Center.
Mar 28, 2013 -
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Spencer & Julie Penrose
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.
Apr 4, 2013 -
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Pueblo Border Wars
Colorado's once industrial capital has long been the battleground for competing countries and interests.
Apr 13, 2013 -
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E7
Ludlow Massacre
Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.
Apr 18, 2013 -
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E8
The Boettchers
Discover the rags-to-riches story of one of Colorado's most pioneering families, both in business and philanthropy.
May 2, 2013 -
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Colorado Constitution
Colorado's top lawyers and historians unravel the unintended consequences of the state's constitution.
May 9, 2013 -
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E10
Fly Girl
Flying an AT-6 trainer plane in World War II was only the beginning of Grand Junction resident Annabelle Craft Moss's inspirational life.
May 16, 2013 -
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Colorado Philanthropy
From the beginning of its settlement, Colorado has demonstrated a legacy of giving and philanthropy.
May 23, 2013 -
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E12
Bent's Fort
During the height of the Fur Trade, Bent's Fort was a great western hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
May 30, 2013 -
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The Original Coloradans
Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.
Jun 23, 2013