All of these people had fascinating stories to tell. Those stories exist to this day. Historical re-enactor, Mark Bridge, brings these stories to life as the Lone Hand. Follow him as he guides you on a tour through time. The history of westward expansion is presented in a conversational manner and meant to be interactive.
Emphasis is placed on everyday life in the old west.
The Music Much of the history of the old west can be taught in song. From the songs of the gold camps, the civil war, the pioneers and cowboys, people learn how music was a common thread in the old west. The music is presented in a traditional manner, played on acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin. In all cases the oldest known lyrics to the songs are used to maintain the accuracy of the music. Traditional cowboy music is covered in detail with explanations of the vocabulary and humor of the old west cowboy.