Old Homestead House Museum
It is time to start planning if you want to participate in the 7th annual Pearl DeVere Day Bed Races.
You don’t want to miss out on the fun. The extremely popular event will occur on June 6. Some exciting changes are happening this year. For example, you can pick a category to race in: General public, Casinos, News Media or 1st Responders/Military. Join us in the fun and win bragging rights with your peers.
The Bed Race Rules
Entry Fee is $30 per team with you making the bed, need to use one of our beds the fee is $40 per team. If you register before May 23rd, early bird prices of $25 and $35 respectfully will apply. Each team will have three members, 2 “Johns” and one “Pearl”.
Pearl will ride on the bed with one John, while the Johns take turns pushing; one John will push the bed to the turnaround point, change pushers and return to the start/finish line. It is up to the desecration of the team what their team looks like. It can be three guys or three women if you want, but one will need to be designated as their “Pearl” and stay on the bed for the entire race. There are no set specifications for the bed, just remember you will be pushing it on Cripple Creek Street, so take into consideration the weight, ease of handling around corners and durability.
Each heat will be timed, the fastest time from all heats will be declared the overall winner. The number of heats will be determined by the number of entries. Email ohomesteadhouse@gmail.
The race will be held on Myers Avenue (Hey Day’s Red Light District) and prizes will be given in each category. Fun entertainment and events will take place during the day between races.
Teams can do costumes if they want, share your pride, do period, create a theme whatever works for you. There will be a separate contest for CLASSY MADAME. Start figuring out that costume and remember our house was not a cheap place so you need to truly think classy and beautiful. There is a $5 entry fee for Classy Madame.
The Old Homestead was built in 1896 and was the most elegant brothel in the Cripple Creek Mining District during its heyday. Since 1958, the house has been operated as a museum and has been a public favorite ever since. With the continued support of the community this treasure will be around for many generations to come.
For additional information about The Old Homestead Museum, contact Charlotte at 719-689-2485 or Kirstie at 719-371-6238 email ohomesteadhouse@gmail.com
About the Museum Board:
The Old Homestead Museum Board 501c(3) was formed in 1999 for the preservation and operation of the museum. The group has raised enough money to purchase the furnishings and artifacts of the house and purchased the building. The last 5 years have been restoration and rehabilitation of the 138-year-old house, which needs tender loving care. The goal of The Board, comprised of seven caring local-area residents, is to ensure that this piece of Colorado History is preserved for future generations to learn how life was in the days when the West was wild and Cripple Creek was one of the hottest places in the county.
