Chautauqua – “Harriet Walley”

“Made in Nevada”

Harriet Walley was the wife of David Walley of Carson Valley’s “Walley’s Hot Springs”. While David Walley received most of the credit for the resort, it was really his wife Harriet who ran the establishment while he was alive, and kept it going for many years, under challenging circumstances after his death.

Cora Johnson taught for thirty-six years in the subjects of Physical Education, History, English Learners and retired as a high school librarian.  Johnson’s lifelong curiosity in what makes things tick and how they are connected, along with wanting to know about the rich history of her new environs in 2013, prompted her to attend Dangberg Historic Park events. Those events contained many lessons, one of which was Chautauqua. Johnson is an accomplished Chautauquan who also portrays two other Nevada women.

Cost: Free

The Ranch House will be open 11 am – 1 pm for event guests.