Dangberg Historic Park Chautauqua: Mary-Louise Mackay
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Wednesday, August 14th from 6:30-7:30
Location
Dangberg Historic Park Bring your own seating and no pets allowed-certified service animals only. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors.
Fees/Admission
$15.00 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Gate opens at 5:30pm.
Website
Description
Chautauquan Dorothea Phelan will portray Mary-Louise Mackay, wife of American industrialist and Comstock Bonanza Lode Discoverer John Mackay, and wealthiest woman in Paris society. Mary-Louise Mackay lost her first husband to alcohol and drug abuse when she was twenty years old, with two infant children to support. To survive, she gave French lessons and sewed for the Rosener Brothers store in Virginia City, NV. Her life changed dramatically upon marrying her second husband, John Mackay. Mr. Mackay, being nouveau-riche and Irish, caused the family to be snubbed by New York Society. Eventually the family moved to Paris where Louise Mackay entertained as the wealthiest American in that city. Dorothea Phelan has been an historian, living history performer and storyteller for over 28 years. Phelan volunteers at the Nevada State Museum and performs Chautauqua locally.
