On Friday morning, August 22, from 10:00 – 11:00am, “They Did it Their Way” continues with a Chautauqua of Helen J.W. Stewart, “First Lady of Las Vegas”, as portrayed by Kathy Pierson.
Called “the Matriarch of the Las Vegas Valley,” Helen J.W. Stewart proved to be a brave and capable rancher, businesswoman and matron of social and cultural affairs. Always a proponent of education, Stewart herself was a college graduate, a member of the Clark County School Board, and in 1916, she was elected to the state board of education. She also donated the land for the city’s first school building in 1922.
Kathy Pierson is a long-time volunteer of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, a re-enactor of historic Nevada figures, and a student of Chautauqua.
This event is free for all to attend.
Please bring your own seating. During all events, no pets are allowed - certified service animals only. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors. For more information on these events, or on visiting Dangberg Historic Park, please visit Dangberg.org.
The Dangberg Summer Festival is sponsored by the generous support of Douglas County, Carson Valley Health, Cora J., Robert E. Schilling Charitable Fund, Christensen Automotive of Gardnerville, Douglas Disposal & Recycling Service, Edward Jones Investments—Tim Cleveland, Horse Tales, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 E Clampus Vitus, and Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.
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