The Kingsleys in 1870s Colorado tells the tale of international investment intrigue—often with tragic results—an exploration of human relations in the attempts of four people from one family to bring cultural idealism to the Colorado Territory.
Author Tamara M. Teale will present her book, The Kingsleys in 1870s Colorado, to the McAllister House Museum audience.
In 1871 Civil War veteran William J. Palmer and his sophisticated wife, Queen, visited England on their honeymoon in search of financing for the Denver & Río Grande Railway. On their trip they met Charles Kingsley, Canon of Westminster Abbey, whose son Maurice would be appointed Assistant Treasurer to the Colorado Springs Company, and whose daughter Rose organized the first music concert and inspired such community sentiment that the 11,500-foot summit below Pike's Peak was named Mount Rosa in her honor.
The Kingley’s presence in Colorado during its formative years has ensured that the history of Colorado and that of England are forever interwoven.
This is a free event but registration is required at the "Official Website" below.
Email: mcallister.curator@gmail.com
2022/10/22 - 2022/10/22
McAllister House Museum
423 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
We have a parking lot behind the house for visitors. Drive down the alley between St. Vrain and Boulder and turn right.