History Presentation - Cold War in the Eastern Sierra

The tense reality of living with life during the Cold War of the 1950s and ‘60s was omnipresent throughout the US. Newspapers reported frequent nuclear tests by the Soviet Union, Sputnik was launched…school children practiced duck and cover drills, while many people converted their basements into bomb shelters. And even in the tranquil Eastern Sierra, vestiges of this complicated period in our country’s history abounded. Using rare photos and extensive research, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable tales of heightened preparedness, secret tests and even espionage in Eastern Sierra, in a 55 entertaining minute slide show.

This presentation will take place on August 16, 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 July 27, 2026. 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 Your Visit,” then “Reservations,” or clicking here.