Born into slavery, Barney Ford escaped at age 26 and went on to forge an exciting and remarkable life. He was a keen entrepreneur and traveled far and wide to seek out business opportunities. Faced with adversity on numerous occasions, Ford fought through racism, fires and financial hardship to become one of Colorado’s leading businessmen and civil rights pioneers. At age 60, Ford commissioned his stately Breckenridge home in the heart of town. The restored museum honors Ford’s life and legacy.
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