Chautauqua at Dangberg Historic Park features John 'Snowshoe' Thompson
John “Snowshoe” Thompson, carried the mail across the Sierra during winter snows for 20 years. He would carry 80 pounds of mail over the 180-mile round trip in just 5 days. He hand crafted his own snow skates, and would carry 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 life to the betterment of all.
David Woodruff and his wife Gayle have written a series of three books about Highway 395. Woodruff has lived along this highway since his childhood. With a love of history, a deep fondness for his natural surroundings and a passion for all things 395, he spends his time exploring, enjoying and writing about his beloved Eastern Sierra.
See him live, 6:30 p.m. August 3. Tickets are $15 for adults and can be purchased at dangberg.eventbrite.com. Members of Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch receive reduced pricing on Chautauqua tickets. Children 16 and younger will be admitted for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Please contact the park at 775-783-9417 or visit Dangberg.org for more information about supporting this 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Chautauqua programs are funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Please bring your own seating to this outdoor event, and no pets allowed — certified service animals only. Guests are welcome to bring food or beverage, as none will be sold at this event.
The park is located at 1450 Hwy 88, ¾ mile south of the high school and roundabout. For more information, visit Dangberg.org or write info@dangberg.org.