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DURANGO IS OUR HOMETOWN<\/h1>\n

My great-great-grandfather, John C. Turner was a member of the first (Anglo) exploration party that arrived in 1860. Seven generations of our family have made our home in southwest Colorado (before it was even called Durango).<\/p>\n

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~ Jack Turner<\/h4>\n

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Live at the historic Henry Strater Theatre – a series of personal stories told by locals who have called the area home for generations. These \u201ccharacters<\/i>\u201d share first-hand recollections and historic family photographs, many more than a century old.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interested in Durango area history as told by the locals?\u00a0 Our programs feature personal stories, historic photos, and memorabilia. Interesting and unusual venues are available or they can be hosted at a location of your choice.\u00a0\u00a0 Each is customized by length, content, and your interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Live at the historic Henry Strater Theatre – a series of personal stories told by locals who have called the area home for generations. These \u201ccharacters<\/i>\u201d share first-hand recollections and historic family photographs, many more than a century old.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking for filming locations or in Durango, CO or the surrounding area? Here is where you\u2019ll find iconic western landscapes, forests, rivers, jagged peaks, and historic settings in Durango, Silverton, Telluride and the Four Corners region.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interested in Durango area history as told by the locals?\u00a0 Our programs feature personal stories, historic photos, and memorabilia. Interesting and unusual venues are available or they can be hosted at a location of your choice.\u00a0\u00a0 Each is customized by length, content, and your interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JOURNAL<\/h2>\n

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