Morning Chautauqua at Dangberg Ranch

Talented Chautauquans will appear throughout Dangberg’s 2024 Summer Festival performing a series of intriguing historical figures from the Carson Valley and surrounding areas. All morning Chautauqua events are free for anyone to attend, so bring your loved ones and enjoy a slice of immersive local history! You can view the schedule of planned morning performances below:

Morning Performances, 10:00am-11:00am

June 7: David Woodruff portrays Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin — Businessman and Comstock millionaire.
June 14: Douglas County Historical Society’s Young Chautauquans portray an array of historical characters.
June 21: Kim Harris portrays Laura D. Fair — Owner of Virginia City’s Tahoe House and convicted murderess.
July 12: Cora Johnson portrays Hannah Clapp — A teacher, activist, and feminist in Nevada.
August 9: Anita Watson portrays Agnes Train Janssen — First curator of the Nevada State Museum.
August 16: Ross Mortensen portrays Jack Davis — Honest Comstock miner turned stage and train robber.
September 6: DebiLynn Smith portrays Eliza Buckland — A founder of Buckland Station, a Pony Express stop near Fort Churchill, Nevada.
September 13: Kim Harris portrays Margaret Ferris Dangberg — Wife of Carson Valley rancher and politician Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg.

Please keep in mind that space in the performance tent is limited. It’s recommended to bring your own seating. No pets allowed at events—certified service animals only.

For more information on this and other events at the Dangberg Ranch Summer Festival, you can visit the official website, or check out their Facebook page.