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Sisters of Courage: The Harbisons, An Ordinary Family Who Led An Extraordinary Life

Sisters of Courage: The Harbisons, An Ordinary Family Who Led An Extraordinary Life In-Person

Presented by Dave Lively of Lively Tours and Talks.

Amidst national economic crisis and the harshities of the life in the late 1800s, sisters Kittie and Annie Harbison established a successful homestead and dairy farm at what is now the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. From crossing Berthoud Pass to living in the hostile environment of the Rocky Mountains, the sisters persevered through the many challenges of life in the American West. Their story of courage, grit, and determination highlights the contributions of women in history that often go untold. Discover what Colorado life looked like more than a hundred years ago for ordinary women who lived extraordinary lives.

It’s about the people:

  • Women Homesteaders
  • Civil War Veteran
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
  • National Panic of 1893
  • Dairy Ranching
Date:
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Farr Flex Room
Building:
Farr Regional Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Movies, Music, Performances  
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