Summer Storytelling | The Wel Mel Ti and Elizabeth Markham: Two Sagas of the Oregon Trail

Tue Aug 26 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

150 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33701 | St. Petersburg

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Publisher/HostThe James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Summer Storytelling | The Wel Mel Ti and Elizabeth Markham: Two Sagas of the Oregon Trail
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Uncover two remarkable untold stories of the American frontier: the compassionate Wel Mel Ti tribe who risked their lives to secretly aid the doomed Donner Party, and Elizabeth Markham, whose psychological breakdown on the Oregon Trail led her family to make unthinkable choices. Experience these powerful narratives of mercy and madness that reveal the profound human cost of westward expansion.
Space is limited; advance ticket purchase recommended. Museum admission sold separately. $10 Adult; $5 Seniors, Members, Student, Educator, Military.
SPECIAL SUMMER STORYTELLING SERIES
As an author and oral storyteller, Jim Kissane employs story-crafting techniques that make history engaging and entertaining. His ability to create compelling stories with unexpected twists, humor and poignant moments sets his work apart from more traditional historical accounts. Join us this summer for this special storytelling series inspired by the museum’s collections and special exhibitions.
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