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    A Visit with Winfield Scott Stratton

    Presented by Pillar Institute for Lifelong Learning

    August 1, 2011


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    A Visit with Winfield Scott Stratton

    Enjoy a visit with Winfield Scott Stratton, one of Colorado's richest 19th century mining kings. Through the eyes and experience of Stratton, Marold portrays the paradoxical "Midas of the Rockies" and life in Colorado over one hundred years ago including the rush to the Rockies, the lure of gold and silver, the flamboyance, greed and tragedy of those eager to get rich quick.
    Instructors: Richard Marold, author of a book on...

    Enjoy a visit with Winfield Scott Stratton, one of Colorado's richest 19th century mining kings. Through the eyes and experience of Stratton, Marold portrays the paradoxical "Midas of the Rockies" and life in Colorado over one hundred years ago including the rush to the Rockies, the lure of gold and silver, the flamboyance, greed and tragedy of those eager to get rich quick.
    Instructors: Richard Marold, author of a book on Stratton titled Reluctant Millionaire, presents an authentic and entertaining program that brings early Colorado history to life.
    Class #: 3101080111


    PILLAR Classroom

    202 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
    Suite 1
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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    Free


    General Day and Time Info:

    1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.



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