DENVER HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Fireside Stories at the Molly Brown House: Krampus, Cocktails and Colorado Lore
An adult-oriented evening on August 14 that combines theatrical Krampus storytelling, themed drinks, and historical atmosphere at the historic home of Titanic survivor Margaret “Molly” Brown.
Fireside Stories at the Molly Brown House: Krampus, Cocktails and Colorado Lore.
Step into the shadowed halls of the Molly Brown House Museum for an evening that trades conventional holiday cheer for Victorian chills. On August 14, Historic Denver Tours stages a nostalgic, adults-only field trip where Krampus and his fearsome bride read eerie tales from The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus, guests sip signature mocktails or cocktails in a parlor-style setting, and photo opportunities with horned hosts punctuate a celebration of Denver and Colorado history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Molly Brown House Museum
The event is staged in the historic home of Margaret “Molly” Brown, its parlor-style rooms and shadowed halls forming the atmospheric backdrop for readings and socializing.
Krampus and Victorian Winter Lore
A macabre yuletide gathering unfolds as Krampus and his bride recite haunting tales drawn from The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus, illuminating older holiday traditions and Victorian-era spooks.
Cocktails, Mocktails and Photo Opportunities
Guests sip themed cocktails or mocktails while reliving the camaraderie of a grown-up school outing and can take photos—if they dare—with the horned hosts in a festive parlor setting.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The two-hour program unfolds like an intimate theatrical evening inside a historic house: attendees gather in the museum’s parlors, settle in for evocative readings by Krampus and his bride, and drift between storytelling, drinks, and staged photo moments—an event that blends local history, theatrical performance, and social revelry.
THE SETTING
The Molly Brown House Museum
The event is staged in the historic home of Margaret “Molly” Brown, its parlor-style rooms and shadowed halls forming the atmospheric backdrop for readings and socializing.
THE STORIES
Krampus and Victorian Winter Lore
A macabre yuletide gathering unfolds as Krampus and his bride recite haunting tales drawn from The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus, illuminating older holiday traditions and Victorian-era spooks.
THE SOCIAL
Cocktails, Mocktails and Photo Opportunities
Guests sip themed cocktails or mocktails while reliving the camaraderie of a grown-up school outing and can take photos—if they dare—with the horned hosts in a festive parlor setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special gear is required for this indoor museum event; dress for an indoor evening at a historic house.
Plan for a two-hour program; the experience is scheduled as a concise evening event.
Photo opportunities are part of the evening—guests may capture photos with the horned hosts in the parlor setting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is this event?
The program takes place on August 14.
How long does the experience last?
The event runs for 2 Hours.
Where is the meeting location?
Meet at the Molly Brown House Museum.
Is this event appropriate for children?
No; the program is presented as a nostalgic field trip for adults.
Will there be drinks available?
Yes; guests can sip a signature mocktail or cocktail during the event.
What happens during the evening?
Krampus and his bride recite haunting tales from The Fright Before Christmas in a parlor-style setting, with themed drinks and photo opportunities.