History on the Lawn: Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy: Frontier Doctor and Renaissance Man

Join historian and reenactor Les Nuckles as he brings Dr. Valentine Trant McGillycuddy to life in this captivating first-person presentation. Experience the late 1800s through vivid stories, warmth, and humor, as Nuckles shares the doctor’s adventures and encounters with legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, Custer, Calamity Jane, Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, and more. Bring a lunch and enjoy the Historic Adams House lawn on Friday, June 13, 12-1 p.m. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center.