Living History: Lake Tahoe's Eccentric George Whittell
This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Event Description:
Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s) continues its interpretive programs on Eastern Sierra history with a living history/Chautauqua-style presentation on one of Lake Tahoe’s most colorful characters, eccentric-George Whittell. Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff takes on the character of one of the wealthiest men in the United States, who kept an African Lion for a pet, built one of the most beautiful pleasure craft to navigate Lake Tahoe and unintentionally conserved a large portion of Lake Tahoe lands for the public to enjoy today. The 50-minute program is free and open to the public. Please call (760) 920-8061 for more information.
Price:
Free
Age limit:
All ages
Where is the event?
Wylder Hotel Hope Valley (See address and directions below)
