Ghost Towns of the Wild West: Madams, Miners, and Gunslingers (Re-Air)

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

While the American frontier holds a mythical space in many of our imaginations as a romantic and liberating destination, it was truly anything but. The California Gold Rush of the 1840s and '50s attracted hundreds of thousands of able-bodied men looking to strike it rich, which sprouted small shanty towns around the West seemingly overnight — most ridden with violence, disease, runaway criminals, and brothels. But what was it like to live in one of these towns, and how accurately are they portrayed in movies and pop culture? It's time to explore a wild and lawless period in American history.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the stories and remnants of former "Wild West" towns during the Gold Rush years, which attracted everyone from miners and businessmen, to cowboys and criminals, to everyone in between looking for new opportunities.

Led by American West born-and-bred photographer Julien McRoberts, our virtual road trip through the ghost towns of the Wild West will include:

• A brief overview of the Gold Rush and subsequent mining boom, such as Nevada's Comstock Lode, which was the first major silver discovery in the United States
• A discussion around some of the West’s most famous cast of characters, including the beloved madame Julia Bulette, notorious gunman Billy the Kid, and infamous female gunslinger Belle Star
• What life was like in small towns throughout the West, from basic hygiene to the unforgiving landscape
• Photographs of the remnants of Wild West ghost towns, from Bodie, California — one of the most authentic (and haunted) ghost towns in the West — to Tombstone, Arizona — where the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral took place
• Bonus pictures from some of Julien’s other favorite Wild West destinations to visit, including curated resources for researching and visiting these desert locals

See you there, virtually!

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About Julien
Julien McRoberts is a lifestyle brand and editorial photographer/producer based in New York City. Her unique ability to capture intimate cultural moments, places, and people has garnered her a wide variety of clients, including National Geographic Traveler, Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Arizona Highways Magazine, USA Today Magazine, Sunset Magazine, Variety, Marie Claire UK, and more.
Much of Julien's work conveys a sense of the stolen glance, from the bustle of the streets of New York City to ancient Native American rituals. Born in the American West, this world is hardly foreign to Julien. “I have the West in my blood but feel equally as home in a fast-paced city environment,” she says. Her website is www.julienmcroberts.com.

Testimonials
"Great speaker with interesting stories and great slides." -Barry
"The host was informative and entertaining and knowledgeable." -Marsha
"The range of topics covered in the event were all distinct but all within the same general theme- very interesting stuff. The photos (both historical and personal/modern) and use of maps were great visual supplements to the talk as well as the recommendations for places to visit to learn more. The host was very knowledgeable and did a great job of presenting the information in a fun and engaging way." -Emily
"Great host! Great visuals! The host was very knowledgeable about the subject matter." -Nancy
"I like the wonderful photography. You did a great job on that plus fitting them in the slide show." -Bruce
"The organization was stellar. The photographs were terrific." -Juani
"The presenter was so knowledgeable. And she had a great collection of photos." -Virginia
"Good pace, well organized, smooth and highly engaging." -Gregory
"Great photos and interesting subject." -Katherine
"Lots of interesting information. Well organized." -Susan
"I enjoyed seeing photos I had not seen before." -Grace
"The visuals were terrific! They really complimented the lecture." -Linda
"Very well organized material and interesting way of presenting. The travel tips were a great bonus to the historical information. Wonderful pictures!" -Bambi
"Lots of interesting stories and photos." -Jeffrey
"Everything. The presenter was so extremely knowledgeable about the topic. She brought the history of the wild west to life." -Muriel
"Thorough background and the tour of the three state's ghost towns to visit." -Evelyn
"Neat and very different stories I had never heard before and really enjoyed." -Eileen
"Upbeat, informative with lots of info in a short period of time. Loved the information provided by the presenter on how we can look up Ghost town sites on an interactive map by state. The presenter had a very natural flow when talking, she enjoyed the subject." -Leslie
"A lot of good historical info- it moved right along- good photos." -Sara
" As someone who has travelled these areas several times, content of the presentation was very informative and it flowed seamlessly." -Renee
" I liked the wide variety of topics covered about the old West." -Robert
" It was fantastic with a great speaker who actually enjoyed the presentation. Her personal pictures were great." -Cynthia
" Julien McRoberts is a very good presenter. She packs a lot of information into a minimal amount of time, and she wastes none of it. I learned a lot, and there's also practical info about how to see some of these places yourself. The roadtrip maps at the end were great!" -Aleisa
" The presenter was terrific. I also enjoyed the photographs." -Shalom
" Covered a wide variety of topics" -Jean
"The presenter shared a lot of great info" -Melaine

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