"Donlyn, you are a mine of knowledge of indeterminable depth! Thanks for all your persistence and skill."
John Sand, Past-President, Gold Hill Club, Gold Hill, Colorado
"Donlyn's character interpretation of Mary Bader Arbuthnot is enhanced by her total immersion in the image of this strong pioneer woman. Fielding questions from the audience is downright fun as she holds fast to her presence in the 19th Century. It takes a comprehensive knowledge of local history to pull this off, and Donlyn is a master."
John Sand, Past-President, Gold Hill Club, Gold Hill, Colorado
"Donlyn's character interpretation of Mary Bader Arbuthnot is enhanced by her total immersion in the image of this strong pioneer woman. Fielding questions from the audience is downright fun as she holds fast to her presence in the 19th Century. It takes a comprehensive knowledge of local history to pull this off, and Donlyn is a master."
Anne Dyni, Historian; Niwot Historical Society; Niwot, Colorado
You may have heard the phrase, "Making history come alive," but until you've heard Donlyn Arbuthnot's historically accurate and emotionally resonant storytelling, you probably haven't experienced it yourself. Donlyn's warmth, compassion, and wit shine through each one of her performances. Go see her!
Buzzy Jackson, author of Shaking the Family Tree: Blue Bloods, Black Sheep, and Other Obsessions of an Accidental Genealogist.
"Donlyn Arbuthnot brings early Colorado history to life by telling the stories of her ancestors. From her period costumes, to her quick wit and character style, Donlyn holds audiences captivated. Bring the kids, they'll learn about life in historic Colorado. Bring the grandparents, they'll take a fun-filled trip back to the days long gone. You come too. Listening to Donlyn's stories is fabulous fun!"
Dina Carson – Boulder 150 Pioneers Project; Boulder County Historian; Iron Gate Publishing
"You mean your're just blabbin', you don't have a script? [I answered, no I don't have a script, I'm just sharing what I know.]
Well, I think you're a real good blabber!"
Well, I think you're a real good blabber!"
-- 98 year old member of the Daughters of the American Revolution
