60th anniversary of Squaw Valley Olympics to be celebrated at Sierra State Parks event

It has been 60 years since the 1960 Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley and Sugar Pine Point State Park at Lake Tahoe. To celebrate this anniversary, the Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a presentation on the event with author David Antonucci on February 15, 2020.

On February 16, 2020, join them at Donner Memorial State Park at 5:30 p.m. for an evening with the award-winning Tahoe local author who will share his book that details of the VIII Olympic Winter Games February 19-27, 1960. 665 athletes from 30 different countries, in a world locked in an epic Cold War, gathered compete in five recognized Olympic winter sports, sharing the spirit and ideals of the Olympic movement. Considered the first of the modern-day winter Olympic games, the interactive talk will feature rare stories and photos.

“One of the fascinating things you will learn is the extensive pageantry and artistic expression of the opening and closing ceremonies produced by the legendary Walt Disney!” says David Antonucci.

The February 15 talk will be held at the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center located at 12593 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, CA. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. There is a suggested $5 donation to attend and the State Park parking fee is waived for the evening. Refreshments available and book signing will occur after the presentation. Seating is limited. Come early to visit the exhibits and peruse the fabulous park store.

For more information about the Sierra Speaker Series and other events sponsored by the Sierra State Parks Foundation, call 530-583-9911 or visit www.SierraStateParks.org.