Wylder Hope Valley presentation on Snowshoe Thompson next in Eastern Sierra history series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:55pm
Event Date:
February 19, 2022 - 2:00pm
The Eastern Sierra history series continues at the Wylder Hotel Hope Valley with a living history/Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff.
Woodruff will take on the role of Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson on Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the hotel's heated tent.
Thompson carried the U.S. Mail during the winter, for 20 years between Placerville and Genoa, and lived a life of unbridled dedication and commitment to his community.
The 50-minute program is free and open to the public. Call 760 920-8061 for more information.
The Wylder Hotel Hope Valley is located on SR88, just east of the SR89 junction.