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The Donner Party Tragedy

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Learn about the legendary 1840s event from a nationally recognized expert and author and the doomed pioneers' 2,000-mile trek and entrapment in the Sierra. Walk in the footsteps of the saga of the Donner Party, a tragic icon of the American West. Tour the site of this tale of heroism, horror, and cannibalism at the Donner Memorial Park and the nearby Alder Creek camp.
 

Class Details

2 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Thu.  
  Weekly - Sat.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center
  Donner State Park.

Instructor : Frank Mullen 

 

Notice

Please read:  Students are encouraged to read articles and books or view video on the Donner Party prior to class.

Tuition: 

$89.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
10/17/2024 - 10/17/2024 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Reno, TMCC Meadowood Center  Map Frank Mullen 
10/19/2024 - 10/19/2024 Weekly - Sat 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Truckee, Donner State Park  Map Frank Mullen