Ash Hollow Historical Pageant

"From Trail to Wild West - 1862 on the Oregon Trail"

Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14, 2008                                                               Rain Location - Lewellen Middle School - Hwy 26

Volunteers of America — Western Nebraska and Ash Hollow State Historical Park join together to produce an outdoor musical and dramatic performance of life on the Oregon — California Trail every Father's Day weekend.  "From Trail to Wild West" Outdoor performance told through the actual diaries of pioneers on the trail to Oregon and California in the 1860's.  Dance Hall Girls, Settlers, Soldiers, Emigrants with regional cast.  Lively music with trail band.  Bring your own folding chairs or blankets and enjoy a fun-filled evening. 

The Ash Hollow Pageant is our main fund raising event held outdoors at Ash Hollow State Park, south of Lewellen, Nebraska.  A Chuck Wagon Supper of roast beef, beans cooked over an open fire, corn salad, and fry bread is served before the performance.

• 10:00-4:00:      Quilt & Art Show (both days) 
• Saturday Only:  Games of the Old West
•                       Lunch, Pie & Ice Cream
•                       Weaving & Historical Displays 
• 5:00-6:30        Chuck Wagon Supper
• 6:30                Historical Pageant

For more information, call 308-778-5548. Learn more about Ash Hollow State Historical Park.