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Leadville Marshall Martin Duggan, was honored in 2010 as one of the toughest lawmen of his time.

He was murdered on April 9, 1888 and in honor of his service to Leadville, the weekend of his murder includes a trial at Leadville’s BRASS ASS SALOON in living biographic style.  Held annually.

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Throughout Colorado, many cities and counties host special events to commemorate some significant event or achievement unique to their area.  These celebrations help remind us all of where we’ve been and where we can go!

John Wilkes Booth Mystery Days

This famous actor, who murdered President Lincoln on April 14, 1865 was supposedly killed on April 25th.

Many historians wonder:

Where is he REALLY buried today?

Who REALLY was the man who lived in Leadville in the 1890’s and called himself John St. Helens?

John Henry “Doc” Holliday

Dying from tuberculosis and avoiding a certain death if extradited back to Arizona, Holliday tried to lead a quiet life in Leadville dealing faro at Mannie Hyman’s saloon.  

But his Arizona past caught up to him and he was finally forced into the last shooting of his life... Billy Allen was shot by Holliday in the arm and Holliday was charged in the matter.

Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith

Ice Palace

Duggan Days!