Articles related to "Wagon Train"
Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 1)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Prairie Schooner Covered Wagons
The Prairie Schooner was the first choice for long-distance family travel across the American prairies in the 1800s.
prairie schooner • covered wagon • american pioneers • wagon trains • conestoga wagon
The Prairie Schooner was the first choice for long-distance family travel across the American prairies in the 1800s.
prairie schooner • covered wagon • american pioneers • wagon trains • conestoga wagon
The Wagon Train
Large groups of covered wagons often traveled together in the American West for protection and mutual support.
wagon trains • wagon master • prairie schooner • conestoga wagons • american emigration
Large groups of covered wagons often traveled together in the American West for protection and mutual support.
wagon trains • wagon master • prairie schooner • conestoga wagons • american emigration
Tragic Donner Party Casualties
The tragic story of the westward-bound Donner Party, also tainted by cannibalism, is a grim chapter in American history. Here is a list of those who died.
donner party casualties • donner wagon train deaths • donner party cannibalism • 1846 wagon train deaths • trapped wagon train
The tragic story of the westward-bound Donner Party, also tainted by cannibalism, is a grim chapter in American history. Here is a list of those who died.
donner party casualties • donner wagon train deaths • donner party cannibalism • 1846 wagon train deaths • trapped wagon train
Tragic Donner Party Survivors
For survivors of the tragic1846 westward-bound Donner Party, the cannibalism that made it possible for some to live remains an unfortunate legacy.
donner party • donner wagon train • donner tragedy • donner wagon train survivors • 1846 wagon train misfortune
For survivors of the tragic1846 westward-bound Donner Party, the cannibalism that made it possible for some to live remains an unfortunate legacy.
donner party • donner wagon train • donner tragedy • donner wagon train survivors • 1846 wagon train misfortune
The Sagers Go West, part 8
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Tragic History of Ill Fated 1846 Donner Party
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
Buffalo Bill (Part 1)
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
The Bozeman Trail
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
Black Harris and the Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail which is justifiably famous as the route that thousands of pioneers travelled from Missouri to the Oregon Territory in search of a new life. In the years from 1830 to about 1850, Moses "Black" Harris became one of the most renowed of the trail guides for the wagon trains.
caring for the soul • caring • soul • black • black history
The Oregon Trail which is justifiably famous as the route that thousands of pioneers travelled from Missouri to the Oregon Territory in search of a new life. In the years from 1830 to about 1850, Moses "Black" Harris became one of the most renowed of the trail guides for the wagon trains.
caring for the soul • caring • soul • black • black history
Book Review: "Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey"
Book review of "Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey" by Lillian Schlissel, 2nd Edition.
lillian schlissel • women's diaries of the westward journey • book review • american west • women's history
Book review of "Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey" by Lillian Schlissel, 2nd Edition.
lillian schlissel • women's diaries of the westward journey • book review • american west • women's history
Bozeman Forts Burned
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
The Mountain Meadows Massacre
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
The Sagers Go West, part 1
In the fall of 1843, the Sager family leave Platte County, Missouri, heading on their westward journey to Oregon Country. It is late in the season and they spend the winter in St. Joseph. In spring of 1844, with many others, they resume their journey. Their first river to cross is the wide Missouri River. With it comes their first disaster.
sager • henry • naomi • missouri • platte county
In the fall of 1843, the Sager family leave Platte County, Missouri, heading on their westward journey to Oregon Country. It is late in the season and they spend the winter in St. Joseph. In spring of 1844, with many others, they resume their journey. Their first river to cross is the wide Missouri River. With it comes their first disaster.
sager • henry • naomi • missouri • platte county
The Sagers Go West, part 2
Indians make off, one night, with some of the Oregon travelers’ cattle. A guard is set. Then one night a guard shoots at what he thought were Indians. Mrs. Sager gives birth along the trail to a new daughter. Spring rains come and nearly everyone is sick with colds and worse.
sager • henry • naomi • william shaw • sally shaw
Indians make off, one night, with some of the Oregon travelers’ cattle. A guard is set. Then one night a guard shoots at what he thought were Indians. Mrs. Sager gives birth along the trail to a new daughter. Spring rains come and nearly everyone is sick with colds and worse.
sager • henry • naomi • william shaw • sally shaw
The Sagers Go West, part 3
Brother Frank Sager invents a dangerous game for himself and his two oldest sisters to play. The wagon train crosses the South Fork of the Platte River and disaster strikes again. They reach Fort Laramie and rest for a few hours before continuing on but a deeper tragedy befalls the Sager family.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • frank
Brother Frank Sager invents a dangerous game for himself and his two oldest sisters to play. The wagon train crosses the South Fork of the Platte River and disaster strikes again. They reach Fort Laramie and rest for a few hours before continuing on but a deeper tragedy befalls the Sager family.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • frank
The Sagers Go West, part 4
Just a few hours from Fort Laramie Catherine Sager jumps from the moving covered wagon and breaks her leg. Henry Sager and his two sons fall sick with camp fever. The two boys recover but Mr. Sager, after asking Captain Shaw to take his family one to the Whitman Mission in Oregon, dies and is buried beside Green River, leaving his family alone to find a way to make it to Oregon Country.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • shaw
Just a few hours from Fort Laramie Catherine Sager jumps from the moving covered wagon and breaks her leg. Henry Sager and his two sons fall sick with camp fever. The two boys recover but Mr. Sager, after asking Captain Shaw to take his family one to the Whitman Mission in Oregon, dies and is buried beside Green River, leaving his family alone to find a way to make it to Oregon Country.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • shaw
The Sagers Go West, part 6
The Sager family continues westward but Mrs. Sager dies and is buried along the trail. The large wagon is reduced to a two-wheeled cart, leaving many precious items behind, in order to make it over the terrible Blue Mountains in Oregon Country.
naomi sager • henry sager • doctor whitman • oregon country • blue mountains
The Sager family continues westward but Mrs. Sager dies and is buried along the trail. The large wagon is reduced to a two-wheeled cart, leaving many precious items behind, in order to make it over the terrible Blue Mountains in Oregon Country.
naomi sager • henry sager • doctor whitman • oregon country • blue mountains
Barnsley Gardens
Read the history, legend, and present day status of Barnsley Gardens. This land, home to the Cherokee and the Barnsley's, has now been turned into a resort which has retained the charm of Woodlands.
barnsley • woodlands • cherokee
Read the history, legend, and present day status of Barnsley Gardens. This land, home to the Cherokee and the Barnsley's, has now been turned into a resort which has retained the charm of Woodlands.
barnsley • woodlands • cherokee
The Sagers Go West, part 9
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 2
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
oklahoma land rush • homesteaders • indians • horseback • wagons
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
oklahoma land rush • homesteaders • indians • horseback • wagons
Women Bound Westward
Article about the role of women during the overland journey to the American West.
american west • frontier • women • women's history • wagons
Article about the role of women during the overland journey to the American West.
american west • frontier • women • women's history • wagons
Early American Epic Scale Western Movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
Explaining Star Trek
Over 40 years worth of television and cinema have created a complex story arc that can intimidate a potential fan. A brief familiarization can assist in understanding.
star trek • star trek original • star trek movies • star trek canon • star trek tos
Over 40 years worth of television and cinema have created a complex story arc that can intimidate a potential fan. A brief familiarization can assist in understanding.
star trek • star trek original • star trek movies • star trek canon • star trek tos
Historical July, part 2
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Independence Rock, The Register of the Desert
Independence Rock was a landmark to travellers on the old Oregon Trail. They knew they were a third of the way to Oregon.
independence rock • wyoming • sweetwater river • oregon trail • pioneers
Independence Rock was a landmark to travellers on the old Oregon Trail. They knew they were a third of the way to Oregon.
independence rock • wyoming • sweetwater river • oregon trail • pioneers
The Sagers Go West, part 14
In the fall of 1847 some five thousand people were expected to cross the plains. As the wagons begin to arrive at the mission it is discovered that many of them contain children who are sick with measles. Soon the illness is running ramped amongst the Indians who have no means to fight off the disease.
sager • whitman • oregon • the dalles • umatilla
In the fall of 1847 some five thousand people were expected to cross the plains. As the wagons begin to arrive at the mission it is discovered that many of them contain children who are sick with measles. Soon the illness is running ramped amongst the Indians who have no means to fight off the disease.
sager • whitman • oregon • the dalles • umatilla
The Sagers Go West, part 5
Naomi Sager develops the same coughing illness that killed her husband. Food is running short until they reach Fort Bridger where fish are caught and smoked. Following the trail along the Snake River after leaving Fort Hall, Naomi becomes to weak to nurse her baby.
naomi sager • fort bridger • fort hall • idaho • snake river
Naomi Sager develops the same coughing illness that killed her husband. Food is running short until they reach Fort Bridger where fish are caught and smoked. Following the trail along the Snake River after leaving Fort Hall, Naomi becomes to weak to nurse her baby.
naomi sager • fort bridger • fort hall • idaho • snake river
The Whipple Expedition to the Southwest (Part 1)
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
Granville Stuart, Montana Cattle Baron (Part 1)
Granville Stuart became one of the largest cattlemen in Montana and founder of Stuart Black Angus. However, before he became a landowner, he started out his career in the west as a gold miner and horse trader. Read about his humble beginnings.
granville stuart • james stuart • montana • beaverhead valley • deer lodge
Granville Stuart became one of the largest cattlemen in Montana and founder of Stuart Black Angus. However, before he became a landowner, he started out his career in the west as a gold miner and horse trader. Read about his humble beginnings.
granville stuart • james stuart • montana • beaverhead valley • deer lodge
Pony Express and William Russell
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
Assimilation of Native Americans
The model for the Carlisle Indian School was Ft. Marion in St. Augustine, Florida. Here Richard Pratt took the opportunity to try his assimilation experiment.
kiowa odyssey • assimilation of native americans • richard pratt • fort marion • carlisle indian school
The model for the Carlisle Indian School was Ft. Marion in St. Augustine, Florida. Here Richard Pratt took the opportunity to try his assimilation experiment.
kiowa odyssey • assimilation of native americans • richard pratt • fort marion • carlisle indian school
Martha Jane Canary - Calamity Jane
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
martha jane canary • calamity jane • deadwood • wild bill hickok • wild woman of the west
Riding the Video Range
Gary A Yoggy has written a masterful book in 'Ridign the Video Range'. Packed full of information on television westerns and the industry itself, it reveals the world of TV that was. Highly recommended.
lone ranger • roy rogers • gene autry • tex ritter • the virginian
Gary A Yoggy has written a masterful book in 'Ridign the Video Range'. Packed full of information on television westerns and the industry itself, it reveals the world of TV that was. Highly recommended.
lone ranger • roy rogers • gene autry • tex ritter • the virginian
RV in Scotts Bluff, SW Nebraska
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
The Death of Wild Bill Hickok
The legendary Wild Bill Hickok breathed his last whilst playing poker in the Number Ten Saloon Deadwood.He met his fate at the hand of John (Broken Nose Jack) McCall
wild bill hickok • wild bill • james butler hickok • deadwood • number ten saloon
The legendary Wild Bill Hickok breathed his last whilst playing poker in the Number Ten Saloon Deadwood.He met his fate at the hand of John (Broken Nose Jack) McCall
wild bill hickok • wild bill • james butler hickok • deadwood • number ten saloon
The Gene Autry Collection: Valley of Fire and The Old West
The Western Channel and the Autry National Centre have given us a gift. Like all the entries in the Gene Autry Collection, Valley of Fire and The Old West have been given the grand treatment. Shampoo, Comb, trim, and highlights have all been done to these enjoyable films that take baby boomers back to ‘Their boots and saddles’.
gene autry • old west • dvd • valley of fire • gerald geraghty
The Western Channel and the Autry National Centre have given us a gift. Like all the entries in the Gene Autry Collection, Valley of Fire and The Old West have been given the grand treatment. Shampoo, Comb, trim, and highlights have all been done to these enjoyable films that take baby boomers back to ‘Their boots and saddles’.
gene autry • old west • dvd • valley of fire • gerald geraghty
Utah's Pioneer Day
On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since.
mormon pioneer day • utah pioneer day • brigham young • mormon holidays • mormon pioneers
On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since.
mormon pioneer day • utah pioneer day • brigham young • mormon holidays • mormon pioneers
AFI Names Top Ten Western Films of All Time
The Searchers was named the number one Western movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Westerns are films set in the American West.
afi • top 100 films of all time • american film institute • western movies • american west
The Searchers was named the number one Western movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Westerns are films set in the American West.
afi • top 100 films of all time • american film institute • western movies • american west
Best Art & History Museums in Taos
Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.
taos art gallery • taos museums and galleries • taos society of artists • taos new mexico historic sites • kit carson home and museum
Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.
taos art gallery • taos museums and galleries • taos society of artists • taos new mexico historic sites • kit carson home and museum
By the light of the August Moon...
Dorchester Books has some great summer reading on the shelves. Wayne D Overholser, David Thompson, Johnny D Boggs, and D B Newton have released their classic or soon to be classic paperbacks for western fans all over!
wayne d overholster • david thompson • johnny d boggs • d b newton • leisure books
Dorchester Books has some great summer reading on the shelves. Wayne D Overholser, David Thompson, Johnny D Boggs, and D B Newton have released their classic or soon to be classic paperbacks for western fans all over!
wayne d overholster • david thompson • johnny d boggs • d b newton • leisure books
Christopher Kit Carson – American Explorer
Kit Carson served many roles during his lifetime that were vital to the exploration and settlement of the American West.
kit carson • christopher carson • mountain man • explorer • pioneer
Kit Carson served many roles during his lifetime that were vital to the exploration and settlement of the American West.
kit carson • christopher carson • mountain man • explorer • pioneer
Gunsmoke, The Collection
<i>Gunsmoke</i> was an American TV tradition from its initial appearance on television in 1956. From the opening introduction by the Duke, to the ensemble cast that included James Arness, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, Roy Barcroft, Glenn Strange, and Buck Taylor, to the talented writers and production staff; it was a study in the way a television should be made.
amanda blake • matt dillon • miss kitty • james arness • dennis weaver
<i>Gunsmoke</i> was an American TV tradition from its initial appearance on television in 1956. From the opening introduction by the Duke, to the ensemble cast that included James Arness, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, Roy Barcroft, Glenn Strange, and Buck Taylor, to the talented writers and production staff; it was a study in the way a television should be made.
amanda blake • matt dillon • miss kitty • james arness • dennis weaver
Homemade Sourdough Starter Recipe
Bubbly, sour and yeasty smelling sourdough starter. Sound yummy? It will when you discover all the delicious baked goods you can make from this humble sourdough "Mother".
homemade sourdough recipe • sourdough starter • friendship starter • king arthur flour • sourdough carrot cake
Bubbly, sour and yeasty smelling sourdough starter. Sound yummy? It will when you discover all the delicious baked goods you can make from this humble sourdough "Mother".
homemade sourdough recipe • sourdough starter • friendship starter • king arthur flour • sourdough carrot cake
Jazz and Wine Festival Plays in Silverton
Pretty Silverton is not just a gateway to the Oregon Garden and Silver Falls State park, it 's a great place to stop for a friendly welcome, good food and music.
silverton • quaint small town • jazz and wine festival • oregon festivals • jazz musicians
Pretty Silverton is not just a gateway to the Oregon Garden and Silver Falls State park, it 's a great place to stop for a friendly welcome, good food and music.
silverton • quaint small town • jazz and wine festival • oregon festivals • jazz musicians
KIT CARSON: The Runaway Boy
In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.
kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.
kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
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