Cairn Hill Farms is a merging of family, farm living, writing, music, and exploring history.
2026 Lecture and Traveling Exhibit
Grit, Grace, and Grandeur: The making of a Denver diva
After three years of research, Iām excited to finally share the incredible story of my great-grandmother’s sister, Gladys Hagee Mathew. Born premature on the outskirts of Denver, she survived in a makeshift incubator, performed alongside the “who’s who” of the 1920sā40s music scene, and built an opera career that reached from New York to Europe. Her remarkable life is a tale of survival, musical excellence, and historical preservation, including a 500-year archive of Tudor-era treasures and American history.
š Now booking 2026 dates for museums, universities, libraries, and cultural organizations
In-person and virtual options available
š Interested in hosting? Contact Lien Public Relations.
Check the “Upcoming Events” page for 2026 tour dates.
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WGVU Radio interview with Shelley Irwin
Fox 17 Morning Mix TV Interview
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Written by Maggie Murphy
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