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Grace Kelly

b. 1929- d. 1982

Grace Kelly an actress from Philadelphia made Denver her home briefly in 1951, after she found a job as an actress at the Historic Elitch Garden for the summer season. She would soon blast off into stardom and become a mainstay in popular culture. Grace Kelly also became something that some individuals only dream of in June 1956 as she married Prince Rainer III and became Princess of Monaco.

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1951

Grace Kelly performed at Elitch Gardens Theatre

In the summer of 1951 a young actress by the name Grace Kelly got a job appearing in a couple plays during the summer session. This was a stepping stone for Grace Kelly to make it to the national limelight. It illustrates the humble beginnings to a future Princess.

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