On a Cough and A Prayer: Tuberculosis and the City
August 10, 2024 10:30 AM –12:00 PM
120 E. Bijou St
| Colorado Springs, CO | 80903
Admission: Tickets: $10 per guest.
Ticket includes a walking tour and one beverage from the program sponsor Bell Brothers Brewing (beer, mead, cider, or non-alcoholic soda)
*Please note that while all guests are welcome, this tour is designed for an adult audience
Event Summary
History Stroll: On a Cough and A Prayer: Tuberculosis and the City
In the late nineteenth century, Colorado Springs declared itself “America’s Greatest Sanatorium.” And it worked! By 1900 over 20,000 health-seekers came in search of a cure for tuberculosis. The dreaded “White Plague” built a local economy reliant on medical tourism. In this approximately 1 mile walking tour through downtown, we’ll explore both the reputable and infamous people, places, and treatments that made Colorado Springs famous as a health resort.
Also Occurs On
- Saturday, August 10
- Saturday, August 24
- Saturday, September 7
- Saturday, September 21
