{"id":916,"date":"2015-04-13T23:19:12","date_gmt":"2015-04-14T05:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davidmjessup.com\/?p=916"},"modified":"2015-04-13T23:19:12","modified_gmt":"2015-04-14T05:19:12","slug":"marianos-crossing-book-tour-historic-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidmjessup.com\/?p=916","title":{"rendered":"Mariano\u2019s Crossing – Book Tour of Historic Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In cooperation with Loveland\u2019s Historic Preservation Month, I will be leading a <\/span>tour of sites described in my award-winning historical novel, <\/b><\/span>Mariano\u2019s Crossing<\/b><\/i><\/span> on<\/b><\/span> Sunday, May 17, 2015<\/b><\/span>.\u00a0 The tour is sponsored by the Heart-J Center for Experiential Learning at Sylvan Dale Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event will begin with brunch at Sylvan Dale, followed by a presentation and a walking tour of the ranch grounds, including Indian tipi rings and the remains of the original Alexander homestead dugout, which was exposed by the 2013 flood.\u00a0 We\u2019ll end with beverages and snacks and a presentation on the history of Sylvan Dale and the great floods of 1976 and 2013. In between, the group will visit the site of the old Weldon School, the Medina Cemetery, Namaqua Park (Mariano\u2019s original Crossing) and Red Ridge, the novel\u2019s imagined location of John Alexander\u2019s hideout and Lena\u2019s secret gravesite.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>The Red Ridge segment of the tour will be available only to participants who have their own four-wheel drive vehicles, who can car-pool with someone else, or who choose to climb the last half-mile on foot (calculate a half-hour fairly steep hike up an old quarry road bed).\u00a0 Those who are unable to join the Red Ridge segment will return to Sylvan Dale for happy hour before the late afternoon program.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Cabins are available for optional bed-and-breakfast stays for anyone who would like an overnight spring get-away.<\/span><\/p>\n

I look forward to your joining us!<\/span><\/p>\n

David M. Jessup<\/span><\/p>\n

970-481-8342<\/span><\/p>\n

PS. For those not able to join the tour, please consider attending a \u201cvirtual tour\u201d (my Fact-to-Fiction slide presentation) at 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. No charge, no RSVP necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

COST:\u00a0 $79.00, paid in advance.\u00a0 <\/b><\/span>Includes full brunch, late afternoon snacks, meeting facility and tour.\u00a0 Optional Bed-and-breakfast overnight \u201cspring getaway\u201d stay available for $110\/night (double occupancy).<\/span><\/p>\n

REGISTRATION<\/b><\/span>:\u00a0 On-line at <\/span>http:\/\/www.heartjcenter.org\/marianos-crossing-tour.html<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Or send a check to National Center for Craftsmanship (fiscal sponsor of Heart-J Center, at PO Box 150, Masonville, CO 80541, with \u201cHJC book tour\u201d in memo line. \u00a0 Questions?\u00a0 E-mail davidj@sylvandale.com<\/a>, or call (970) 481-8342. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SCHEDULE:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

12:00 Noon.\u00a0 Full brunch in the Sylvan Dale Heritage Room. <\/span><\/p>\n

12:30 PM.\u00a0 Historic photo slide presentation Mariano\u2019s Crossing \u2013 From Fact to Fiction. Heritage Room, Sylvan Dale Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

1:00 PM.\u00a0 Walking tour of main ranch grounds, including the original William Alexander Homestead, the original bridge location, old barn, Indian tipi rings, and view of Mt. Alexander. <\/span><\/p>\n

2:00 PM.\u00a0 Depart for driving tour, car caravan to the Weldon School ruins, Marianna Butte, Medina Cemetery, and Mariano\u2019s Crossing near Namaqua Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

4:00 AM.\u00a0 Red Ridge, the \u201cHideout,\u201d overlooking the river valley below. (hikers and 4-wheelers only. Others return to main ranch for happy hour).\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

5:30 PM. Beverages and snacks at Sylvan Dale Heritage Room, with presentation on the history of Sylvan Dale and the great floods of 1976 and 2013. <\/span><\/p>\n

Optional: Overnight Bed and Breakfast \u201cspring get-away\u201d stays available at Sylvan Dale. $110\/night.<\/p>\n

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