Chautauqua- Kim Harris will portray Laura D. Fair
Date and Time
Friday Jun 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Friday, June 21st from 10:00-11:00am
Location
Dangberg Historic Park 1450 Hwy 88 Minden, NV Please keep in mind that space is limited, It's recommended you bring your own seating. No pets allowed at all events - certified service animals only.
Fees/Admission
Free for all to attend.
Website
Description
Kim Harris will portray Laura D. Fair who was the owner of Virginia City's Tahoe House and a convicted murderess. Four times married, twice widowed, and twice divorced all by the age of 33, Laura D. Fair was the first woman in California sentenced to hang for the murder of her lover, Alexander Parker Crittenden in November of 1870. Arriving in Virginia City, Nevada Territory in 1863, Fair ran the newly built Tahoe House as an upscale boarding house where she met successful San Francisco attorney A.P Crittenden. Her seven-year affair with Crittenden, and emotional ups and downs led to his murder. Kim Harris is an accomplished Chautauquan with over 15 years' experience, having presented local and national historical characters, from California to Bronxville, NY. She is the owner of Western History ALIVE! where she presents the lives of many famous and infamous historical figures.
