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Author talks and bird walks, mining tall tales and geology deep dives, local history and desert mystery … whatever you like, we’ve likely got it!

We’re proud of our unique area and colorful history, and educating visitors is a big part of our mission. To that end, the Shoshone Museum hosts a variety of scheduled talks and events, running from autumn through spring (generally October to April). All events are live and in-person; regrettably, we aren’t able to record or stream our talks at this time.

Talks are always free – and donations are always appreciated!

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***MOVIE TIME*** The Women Who Haunt Her

January 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

FREE!

JANUARY 11TH, FLOWER BUILDING IN SHOSHONE!

FILM TITLE: THE WOMEN WHO HAUNT HER

PRODUCERS: TED FAYE, ROBIN FLINCHUM, TIM FRANCE

DIRECTED BY: TED FAYE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: TED FAYE AND TELLY ELIADES

SPONSORED BY: NEVADA HUMANITIES AND SHOSHONE MUSEUM

PRODUCTION COMPANY: GOLD CREEK FILMS

SPECIAL THANKS:  BRIAN BROWN, CHASEY DANSER, JIM GILLIAM, SHANNON HURN, JUDY PALMER, MARK HALL PATTON, ELIZABETH RAYMOND, SUSAN SORRELLS. THANKS ALSO TO: ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Told through the eyes of local historian and author Robin Flinchum we visit the sites and hear the stories of significant women in the Death Valley region. At each location Robin speaks with consultants and scholars who provide additional insight into the lives of each woman.

Our first stop is Ash Meadows where we encounter Rosie Winters, wife of Aaron Winters and the discoverer of Death Valley’s borax. Here Robin speaks with the director of the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Shannon Hurn and also with historian Judy Palmer. They take in the natural beauty and environment of Ash Meadows as well as visit the cabin of Jack Longstreet which is very similar to Aaron and Rosie’s cabin. Here we learn about the life of Rosie Winters.

Next we go to Fairbanks Spring where Brian Brown, great grandson of Ralph Fairbanks discusses how his great grandmother Celestia Fairbanks supported and raised a family and supported the family business at this little spring, beginning in 1905.

From there we head to Rhyolite where former Clark County Museum director Mark Hall Patton (also the “Beard of Knowledge” on History Channel’s Pawnstars) introduces us to the town. Mark provides insight into how a town like Rhyolite came into existence and what society life was like.

We stay in Rhyolite and Robin meets up with Dr. Elizabeth Raymond from University of Nevada, Reno (Professor of History, Emeritus and specializing in Western Women’s studies). Robin and Dr Raymond explore Rhyolite’s Red Light District. Robin’s on-the ground knowledge of the site and Dr. Raymond’s ability to put the story of boomtown prostitutes into the context of western history makes for a great discussion. We focus on the story of Mona Bell here and Robin’s extensive research on this 21 year old prostitute murdered by her pimp in 1907. It’s a compelling story highlighting the dangers of that trade and social interaction of proper women and prostitutes of the day.

The Women Who Haunt Her

 

Details

Date:
January 11
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost:
FREE!
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Website:
shoshonemuseum.org

Organizers

Shoshone Museum
Friends of the Amargosa Basin

Venue

Flower Building, Shoshone
Shoshone, CA 92384 United States + Google Map
Phone
760 852-4524
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