Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe history programs scheduled

Join local historians and authors for several of their history presentations and Chautauquas July 21-August 4. The following is their schedule:

July 21 at the Minden Mill at 1 p.m. - A Chautauqua Performance of William Lewis Manly-“Into the Jaws of Hell.” David Woodruff assumes the character of William Lewis Manley in a dramatic and heroic tale of how stranded, forlorn, and desperate men, women, and children, endured unfathomable hardships to keep their families alive - and christened the chilling name upon their fateful location, Death Valley in 1849. Use this link to sign up for this free program Into the Jaws of Hell - Minden Mill Distilling - Minden, NV

July 28 at the Minden Mill at 1 p.m. - “Reflections of Lake Tahoe.” Using extensive research and seldom-seen photographs, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff take a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years. From the industrial powerhouse of the Comstock Lode to the many efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park, the varied tales of “Big Blue’s” history are unique, interesting, and often amusing. The link to sign up will be sent out via email on Wednesday, July 24 to everyone on the history program email calendar list. (Sign up by emailing woodruffdavidc@gmail.com).

Aug 1 at the Gold Hill Hotel in Gold Hill at 6:30 PM - Chautauqua presentation of Lucky Baldwin and his daughter Anita in, “An Unconventional Success.” “Lucky,” was one of the greatest pioneers of Nevada and California business. Earning a fortune in speculating on mining stocks of the Great Comstock Lode, Baldwin owned over 8,000 acres of Lake Tahoe, including some of the Lake’s only remaining old-growth forest (Tallac Historic Site and Fallen Leaf Lake). Nicknamed “Lucky” due to his extraordinary good fortune in several business deals, he also survived being shot two different times by jilted lovers. His daughter Anita inherited his shrewd business acumen, overseeing the development of the family’s 45,000 acres in Southern California into the towns of Arcadia and Monrovia, and building the famous Santa Anita Racetrack. Reservations are suggested https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-lucky-baldwin/

August 4 at the Minden Mill at 1 PM - “Scandalous Tales of Misdeeds, Misconduct and Transgressions.” ‘Crime does not pay’… But it certainly has generated many unusual tales of human foibles and transgressions…even here in our usually placid environs. From the outrageous to the improbable, we’ll delve in to some of the more unusual and interesting stories. Seating is limited for this program and advance reservations are required. The link to sign up will be sent out via email on Wednesday, July 24 to everyone on the history program email calendar list. The link to sign up for the program will be emailed out on July 31 (Sign up by emailing woodruffdavidc@gmail.com).