The Carson City Leisure Hour Club will continue its 127th year with a living history presentation of "Those That Survived" on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Plaza Event Center.
The Carson City Leisure Hour Club will continue its 127th year with a living history presentation of "Those That Survived" on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Plaza Event Center.
Authors and Chautauqua presenters David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of Donner Party organizer and survivors, James and Margret Reed.
They will recount the gripping tale of the courageous and heroic efforts of themselves and others, who saved the lives of 45 of the 81 destitute soles, who were trapped by severe, early season snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-47.
Reservations are required and must be made by 5 p.m. Jan. 21.
For information or reservations, call 775-302-8820 or email lhcreservations@gmail.com.