ORYVE presentation
Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.
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Episode 1
During the time of racial segregation, Lincoln Hills, the only all African-American resort west of the Mississippi River, provided a shelter from the storm.
Episode 2
Born with two strikes against her, Dr. Justina Ford overcame barriers of race and gender to become the first African-American woman to practice medicine in Colorado and delivered over 7,000 babies.
Episode 3
The boom and bust of a homesteading community on Colorado's eastern plains.
Episode 4
While American troops were fighting abroad in World War II, over 7500 Japanese-Americans found themselves interned in the Granada War Relocation Center.
Episode 5
From exotic animals to opposing prohibition, nothing was too extraordinary for the entrepreneur dubbed a master "promoter" and his sophisticated wife. Delve into the affluent life of Colorado Springs' pioneering couple.
Episode 6
Colorado's once industrial capital has long been the battleground for competing countries and interests.
Episode 7
Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.
Episode 8
Discover the rags-to-riches story of one of Colorado's most pioneering families, both in business and philanthropy.
Episode 9
Colorado's top lawyers and historians unravel the unintended consequences of the state's constitution.
Episode 10
Flying an AT-6 trainer plane in World War II was only the beginning of Grand Junction resident Annabelle Craft Moss's inspirational life.
Episode 11
From the beginning of its settlement, Colorado has demonstrated a legacy of giving and philanthropy.
Episode 12
During the height of the Fur Trade, Bent's Fort was a great western hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
Episode 13
Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.
