'Those That Survived' Donner Party presentation featured at Odeon Saloon in Dayton
The Odeon Saloon in Dayton continues it Odeon Oldies History series with a Chautauqua performance, “Those That Survived.”
Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.
The program will be featured Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. It relives the heroic efforts of James, who led courageous volunteers through that terrible Sierra winter to rescue his family and many others…and his wife Margret, who with sheer strength and determination kept their children alive.
This compelling, true story of the 45 survivors of the forlorn Donner Party and their rescuers will keep you on the edge of your seat, as it comes to life in this riveting, living history performance.
Come early. Seating is limited. The Odeon Saloon is at 65 Pike St, Dayton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door. For more information go here or call David at (760) 920-8061 for more information.