History Presentation - A Chautauqua Performance of Death Valley Scotty

No one is more closely tied to the mysterious lore of Death Valley than Walter Scott. His tales of fabulous gold mines, dangerous desperados and opulent desert castles placed him and Death Valley on the front pages of newspapers for over fifty years…and kept historians endlessly occupied trying to sort out the truth from his tall tales. Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff, assume the characters of inscrutable Death Valley Scotty and his benefactor, scrupulous Bessie Johnson in a 55-minute Chautauqua performance.

This presentation will take place on January 25, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:15pm at Minden Mill Distilling. It’s free to attend, provided you have reserved a ticket. Tickets will become available starting January 6, 2025. Spots are very limited, so reserve your ticket early. You can find out more and get tickets to this and other events by going to Minden Mill’s official website and selecting “Book an Experience” or clicking here.