California history
Living History - Donner Party Survivor James Reed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 5:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Wed May 24 2023 .
May 27, 2023 - 3:30pm Free show!
Saturday, May 27, 2023
3:30 PM
Valhalla Grand Hall South Lake Tahoe, CA
“Those that Survived.” Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff take on the characters of Donner Party organizers and survivors, James and Margret Reed as they recount the gripping tale how their courageous and heroic efforts helped save the lives of forty-five forlorn souls during the frightful winter of 1846-47.
Sponsored by South of North Brewing Co.
Location
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
1 Valhalla Dr
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Theatre
United States
See map: Google Maps
Living History - Snowshoe Thompson
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 4:49pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2023 (All day) John “Snowshoe" Thompson-carried the U.S. Mail across the Sierra Nevada Mountains (Placerville to Genoa) during the winter for 20 years. He glided across the snow with an 80-pound sack over a 180-mile route in just 5 days. Using his hand-crafted snow skates (skis) and outfitted with nothing more than a jacket, dried meat and matches, Thompson was a larger-than-life character, saving numerous lives, serving his community unwaveringly and devoted his entire life to the betterment of his fellow man/woman.
Sponsored by South of North Brewing Co.
Location
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Theatre
United States
See map: Google Maps
