Behind the Rails Lecture Featuring Kim Harris’s Charley Parkhurst Chautauqua

Thursday, October 8, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us as Kim Harris presents her Charley Parkhurst Chautauqua. Known as one of the premiere “whips” of all stage drivers, One-Eyed Charley Parkhurst came to the West from Rhode Island during the Gold Rush era of the 1850s. At times Charley worked with famous local stage driver Hank Monk who was known as the “Jehu of the Sierras”. Charley’s route was at one time through Carson Valley between the California gold fields and the Comstock. Hop on board Charley’s coach and take the ride of your life. And mind you, Charley’s stage waits for no man…or woman!

Kim Harris is an accomplished Chautauquan who has portrayed living history characters at various venues including Genoa Western Heritage Festival, Pipers Opera House, the Gold Hill Hotel, The Odeon Saloon, Dangberg Historic Park and The Lake Tahoe Chautauqua Festival.

Adults (18+): $10

Children (17 & Under): FREE

Museum Members: FREE

For tickets, please visit:
https://www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org/behind-the-rails-checkout/