Historian and author Frank X. Mullen will present his program In the Footsteps of the Donner Party in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on June 4 at 10am.

Mullen, author of “The Donner Party Chronicles: A Day-By-Day Account of a Doomed Wagon Train”, takes audiences on the trail of pioneers in a presentation that features artifacts and reproductions of items used by 1840s travelers.

He teaches journalism at UNR, lectures about the history of the Silver State, and regularly performs in the Nevada Humanities Chautauqua program and other Chautauqua venues nationwide.

This is an outdoor event. Bring a comfortable camp chair. Shaded seating area is available. No dogs allowed.