Margaret Tobin Brown, Titanic Survivor

Margaret Tobin Brown became famous as a heroic survivor of the Titanic shipwreck that killed 1,500, but her spirit + aspirations were "unsinkable" throughout her colorful career as a leading philanthropist, activist and socialite. Through the discovery of gold in the Little Johnny Mine, which was where the Ibex Mining Co. was digging and the company that J.J. worked for, the Browns became rich practically overnight. Host your next event at the historic summer home of the Unsinkable Molly Brown for an unforgettable day.

Her fame as a prominent Titanic survivor helped her promote the issues she felt deeply about—the rights of workers and women, education and literacy for children, and historic preservation. They changed it to Molly because it was easier to sing.” The nickname stuck, and so did Morris's refashioning of Brown as an uneducated gold digger who sings and dances her way to success.

She and her husband J.J. Brown struck it rich in the gold rush in Leadville and moved to Denver to enjoy Travel a l avish lifestyle. Ballet Ariel director Ilena Norton choreographed Tale of Molly Brown.” She likes to turn to history when looking for stories for new ballets, noting that Brown was an important figure in Colorado history.

In 1894, the Browns moved to Denver, Colorado, which gave the family more social opportunities. The Molly Brown Summer House, a wedding venue situated in Denver, Colorado, allows couples to exchange their vows in a historic home filled with a rich history.

Not only was she this amazing woman who helped so many people whether it was on the Titanic or the aftermath of the Ludlow Massacre but that she's also a very accomplished singer, dancer and performer - and not just her but her entire family,” Malcomb said.

She became a national heroine, which inspired a Broadway show in the 1960s, The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” This show jogged the memories of the people in Denver about all the accomplishments of this amazing woman and created a desire to save this home from the wrecking ball.

A look at the life and legend of Colorado's own Molly Brown. Tragedy struck the extended family of the Browns when Daniel Tobin's wife passed away. When Margaret was eighteen, she moved to Leadville, Colorado, with her brother and sister, inspired by tales of overnight success in the untamed West.