Kelly Glenn has long cherished Colorado Amusement Parks and their enchanting carousels with nostalgic childhood memories of Lakeside Amusement Park and Elitch Gardens. Wondering if his grandparents or great -grandparents had ever ridden carousels, Kelly spent two summers traveling and videoing the six oldest carousels in Colorado and their history
His fascination extends to Colorado’s carousel legacy, notably the state’s oldest operating carousel dating back to 1906 at Elitch’s and still delighting visitors in Burlington, Co. He pondered whether his ancestors once reveled in these iconic Denver carousels during their teenage years. Come hear his captivating stories!
Currently, Kelly is president of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies after serving as President of the Colorado Genealogical Society from 2016-2020.
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