STATE PARKS NEWS
GENOA, Nev. – Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering another day of historic presentations on Saturday, July 13. The presentations begin at 11 a.m. with Carson City’s Young Chautauquans portraying Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Kennedy, Adolph Sutro and Lucille Ball.
At 1 p.m., Doris Dwyer, a professor of history at Western Nevada College presents “Women’s Voices from the Overland Trail.” This talk features the stories of women’s diaries and of early pioneers who traveled westward on the long, arduous trail. Dwyer’s research focuses on women pioneers of the nineteenth century American West. She is nationally known for her Chautauqua portrayals of remarkable women of this period. Her talk is made possible by the Nevada Humanities Committee and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
All presentations are outdoors, on the grass, under the shade of large trees. Chairs are provided, but feel free to bring your own; bring a picnic lunch and a drink to stay all day!
WHAT: Historic Speaker Series
WHEN: Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Mormon Station State Historic Park, in Genoa, is a 20 minute drive from Carson City via U.S Highway 395, and is 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe via state Route 207 and Foothill Road. Genoa is approximately one hour south of Reno via U.S. Highway 395.
WHO: This event is open to the public, but please leave dogs at home.
COST: Presentations are free.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the park at 775-782-2590.
MORE: Be sure to visit the Log Cabin Museum. Admission is $1 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
