Mormon Station State Historic Park is kicking off its Historic Speaker Series with three Chautauqua presentations: Anita Watson will portray Mary Oxborrow, a pioneer midwife and healer; Laurie Hickey will give a presentation on the life of Dr. Eliza Cook, one of the first female doctors in Nevada and Bob Ellison will speak on about the life of Orson Hyde, responsible for “the curse of Carson Valley” and naming the town of Genoa.

For an extra dose of history, visitors may check out the log cabin museum in between speakers.

The event is June 8. The first speaker presents at 11am, the second at 12:30pm and the third at 2pm.

The presentations are free. Museum admission is $1 for adults; children 12 and under are free.

No dogs are allowed.

For more information, contact the park at (775) 782.2590.

Chairs are provided, but feel free to bring your own, along with a picnic lunch.