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Colorado Experience: Hidden History of Cheesman Park
Learn the history of a site that began as one of Denver’s first cemeteries and its transformation to a landmark park and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Great Colorado Women draws on the historic, scientific, cultural, public policy, education, agriculture, healthcare, and social justice accomplishments of the women in the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Lydia Pena: A Life Of Faith & Serivce
Season 2025 Episode 6 | 26m 40s | CC
Lydia Peña is well known as an educator, author, artist, art historian, community leader, and fundraiser. After graduation from Loretto Heights College, she entered the Sisters of Loretto where she made her vows and began her life of service that has focused on education. She was passionate about raising funds for the oppressed and underserved in Colorado and abroad.
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Perez is a cowboy who has staged reenactments for four decades. Wild West shows of this kind date back more than 150 years, but Perez said his work has taken on more significance recently.