Molly Brown House Unveils Stunning Restoration After 3 Years Of Work

Molly Brown (Margaret Tobin) was born on 18 July 1867,1 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of John Tobin and Johanna Collins (2), both Irish immigrants. Hours may vary and the museum is closed on major holidays, so contact the museum to confirm available tour times. The Molly Brown House is a museum dedicated to the legendary Margaret ‘Molly' Brown. Our guest is Jamie Melissa Wilms, Director of Education at the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, Colorado.

The Browns's wealth came from the gold and silver mines of Leadville, Colorado. Luckily, we arrived and were able to purchase tickets just before a scheduled tour began; we didn't have to wait very long and were able to enjoy the outside of Ms. Margaret Brown's home for about five minutes.

Exhibits at the Museum examine the circumstances that occurred during young Maggie's childhood in Hannibal that give us a greater understanding of what motivated her to rise from humble beginnings along the banks of the Mississippi to the highest echelons of society.

Whether you're new to town and have yet to learn about this notorious Road Tour woman, or you grew up hearing the myths and stories, you won't want to miss this cultural celebration of Brown's life and efforts in Denver. Madeline Astor was on the first lifeboat to leave, Lifeboat Number 4. Maggie was on the second, Lifeboat Number 6. Jack Astor stayed on the Titanic, smoking a cigarette with the mystery writer Jacques Futrelle.

She was known as the Unsinkable because of her determination to return to the Titanic's wreckage looking for survivors—but Margaret Brown lived a life worthy of her place in history long before she helped lead rescue efforts aboard the famed ocean liner.

Molly Brown also appears in James Cameron's "Titanic," portrayed by Kathy Bates. The group restored the house to how it looked when the Browns lived in it and organized 45-minute tours during which visitors could see the original furnishings and memorabilia.

While known for surviving the infamous sinking of the Titanic, Margaret "Molly" Brown was also a leader in the fight for women's suffrage. In 1970 the Brown house was also due for demolition when concerned citizens formed the Historic Denver Inc. As the home of world-renowned Titanic survivor, socialite, philanthropist, early-Denver fashion icon and women's rights activist Margaret Molly” Brown, it was shared with her husband, mining engineer J.J. Brown, and their children Helen and Larry.