Mount Vernon - Mary Draper Ingles was an American pioneer and early settler of western Virginia. In summer 1755 she and her two young sons were among several captives taken by Shawnee after the Draper's Meadow Massacre during the French and Indian War. They were taken to Lower Shawneetown at the Ohio and Scioto rivers. Ingles escaped with another woman after two and a half months, making a trek of 500–600 miles through the frontier, crossing numerous rivers and creeks, and over the Appalachian Mountains to return home.
The Chautauqua Series welcomes Mary Draper Ingles on Thursday August 14 at ThePlace@TheWoodward (111 S. Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon). Doors open at 6 PM at this first floor facility that is equipped for people with special needs such as strollers, wheel chairs and walkers. The program starts at 7 PM with Bob Ford supplying music of the era and then at approximately 7:45 PM Rachel Ball, veteran of the Chautauqua stage will portray Mary in a first person living history presentation. Immediately after the perform Mary will take your questions.
This program is brought to you on a donation basis and supported in part by the Rolls-Royce Charity/Civics Fund and Ariel Foundation. All your donations go directly to the performers. For more information on this program or any upcoming shows please call 740-392-6102 or visit www.elixirpresents.com or www.VisitKnoxOhio.org and if you would like to receive a gentle reminder of each program on the Sunday before each program please request to be added to the list at elixir_petee@hotmail.com.
The Chautauqua Series welcomes Mary Draper Ingles on Thursday August 14 at ThePlace@TheWoodward (111 S. Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon). Doors open at 6 PM at this first floor facility that is equipped for people with special needs such as strollers, wheel chairs and walkers. The program starts at 7 PM with Bob Ford supplying music of the era and then at approximately 7:45 PM Rachel Ball, veteran of the Chautauqua stage will portray Mary in a first person living history presentation. Immediately after the perform Mary will take your questions.
This program is brought to you on a donation basis and supported in part by the Rolls-Royce Charity/Civics Fund and Ariel Foundation. All your donations go directly to the performers. For more information on this program or any upcoming shows please call 740-392-6102 or visit www.elixirpresents.com or www.VisitKnoxOhio.org and if you would like to receive a gentle reminder of each program on the Sunday before each program please request to be added to the list at elixir_petee@hotmail.com.
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