Platte Bridge Station

Platte Bridge Station

I’m beginning a new film project that focuses on the trail history at Platte Bridge Station, a military post beside the North Platte River that was renamed Fort Caspar after the July 1865 fight that ended in the death of Lt. Caspar Collins of the 11th Ohio Volunteer...
Helen Hunt Jackson Exhibit

Helen Hunt Jackson Exhibit

Imagine my surprise when viewing the Helen Hunt Jackson exhibit at the Pioneers Museum in Colorado to realize that the home exhibit is not just a replica of her Colorado Springs home but is an exact recreation right down to the furniture, lamps, and the desk where she...
Living the History

Living the History

My travels are often back in time to the 1800s where I get to meet some of the most interesting characters. As a break from Covid-exile in 2020 I attended Shearer’s Artist Ride on their ranch near Wall, South Dakota, where I had a chance to share stories with...