“‘Take Me to the Green Valley and Lay the Sod O’er Me’: Burials on the Western Frontier” Helen Lewis

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Helen Lewis presents another unique program.  Admission is free with a reception to follow.

“‘Take Me to the Green Valley and Lay the Sod O’er Me’: Burials on the Western Frontier” opens with some background of burials along the trail West by the covered wagon pioneers. Lewis includes information of the handling of “along-the-trail” burials through a selection of John Wayne Westerns.

Helen Lewis has been teaching courses in English and Humanities since 1971. Her special interests include Westerns, women artists, medieval mysteries, and square dancing. Originally with the Great Plains Chautauqua Society, Lewis currently offers many programs for Humanities Iowa and Nebraska Humanities.