David Forsyth

David Forsyth has a PhD in US history from the University of Colorado Boulder and specializes in amusement park history. He has published books and articles and regularly speaks at Denver conferences and historical societies. As a member of the National Amusement Park Historical Association and American Coaster Enthusiasts, he promotes new books on amusement park history and engages with a growing Facebook audience as the director of the Gilpin Historical Society in Central City, Colorado. He...See more

David Forsyth has a PhD in US history from the University of Colorado Boulder and specializes in amusement park history. He has published books and articles and regularly speaks at Denver conferences and historical societies. As a member of the National Amusement Park Historical Association and American Coaster Enthusiasts, he promotes new books on amusement park history and engages with a growing Facebook audience as the director of the Gilpin Historical Society in Central City, Colorado. He resides in Denver. See less