The most famous stagecoach ride ever delivers August to Dangberg Historic Park
Dr. Michael Fischer will present “Fact or Fiction? America’s Most Famous Stagecoach Ride Ever and the Deep Involvement of 1850s Douglas County” this Saturday, August 3, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Dangberg Historic Park.
Dr. Fischer will explore the mysteries and myths surrounding an event that some say occurred, and some say did not, in 1859. Questions have been raised as to if it was a figment of Mark Twain’s imagination, if it was a mail coach or a Concord Stagecoach, and why was the editor of the New York Tribune, the newspaper with the largest circulation in America in July of 1859, doing in the middle of the Nevada desert. All questions will be put to rest as Dr. Fischer discloses the real story during his presentation.
Dr. Michael E. Fischer was appointed Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs by Governor Jim Gibbons in January 2007 and served in the Sandoval Administration until Cultural Affairs was merged with Tourism. Prior to that, he practiced dentistry in Gardnerville for 31 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, class of 1971 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California, class of 1975.
This event is free for all to attend. Dangberg Historic Park is located at 1450 NV-88, Minden.
Please bring your own seating and no pets allowed – certified service animals only. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy 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.