Colorado Experience
Hidden History of Cheesman Park preview
Preview: Season 12 Episode 4 | 30s
Learn the history of a site that began as one of Denver’s first cemeteries and its transformation.
This episode uncovers the captivating history of a site that began as one of Denver’s first cemeteries. As the city expanded, the cemetery was transformed into a park, with most of the bodies relocated—though an estimated 3,000 remain beneath the grass. Over time, Cheesman Park evolved into a vital gathering place for Denver’s LGBTQ community. Today, it remains a vibrant hub of queer culture.
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Colorado Experience is a local public television program presented by RMPBS
Colorado Experience
Hidden History of Cheesman Park preview
Preview: Season 12 Episode 4 | 30s
This episode uncovers the captivating history of a site that began as one of Denver’s first cemeteries. As the city expanded, the cemetery was transformed into a park, with most of the bodies relocated—though an estimated 3,000 remain beneath the grass. Over time, Cheesman Park evolved into a vital gathering place for Denver’s LGBTQ community. Today, it remains a vibrant hub of queer culture.
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Colorado Experience is a local public television program presented by RMPBS