Late September 2024 – Janelle Molony share tales on Civil War related events, the establishment of Marion County, Westward travel experiences, and more! *STILL BOOKING*
(Breaking News) Evidence now exists for an 1864 John Brown Family Camp Corral Sketch … found in the original diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau.
Well, I honestly couldn’t think of a better way to launch Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids than by heading straight to the ol’ Rousseau hometown in San Bernardino, County, California. The reception was warm and the crowds lively, even though the breeze had me adding on some layers. (Videos included!)
“All the atmospheric charm of a novel, but [with] the emotional impetus of true and living history that still impacts us today. … contributing significantly to the literary history of the American West.” – Readers’ Favorite (Read more Professional Reviews here.)
Once upon a time, a Mr. Lovell Rousseau met a beautiful and extraordinarily talented musician in Michigan… but his younger cousin and trusted wingman fell in love with her on that very same day.
Sensational historical Overland-California Trail accounts are merged into a comprehensive bird’s-eye view by historian Janelle Molony. She identifies the links between several well-known moving pieces that contributed toward one of the largest series of depredations, theft, and bloodshed in the “Black Hills” of Wyoming during the summer of 1864.