Garry Bush to present October 30. Public Storytelling Theme: “I Wasn’t There…But” (tales of Lewis-Clark Valley that you have heard/been told, but did not witness)

Garry Bush, local historian and distinguished local storyteller, will present a selection of authentic Lewis-Clark Valley stories that will seem so real, you just might feel as if you’re experiencing them in person. Come join us!

Vintage Costumes Encouraged
Family Friendly Event
No Alcohol On-Site

Storytelling Theme: "I Wasn't There, but..."
Following Gary's presentation, audience storytellers are invited to perform their own 7-minute Lewis-Clark Valley Tales (that they have heard/been told, but did not personally witness). Stories will be scored on vibrancy, flow, enthusiasm, timing, and non-verbal communication. All storytellers will receive a voucher for a free glass of wine (on next visit) or a package of gourmet chocolate.

Garry Bush is:
➢ A Storyteller throughout Six Western States
➢ National Geographic Society Teacher Consultant for the State of Idaho
➢ National Park Service trained / certified First-Person Living History Interpreter 
➢ Co-Director of the Chinese Remembering Symposium (5 years)
➢ Jet boat trips to Deep Creek with historical and spiritual interpretation
➢ Director - Sgt. Ordway at Cougar Bar 
➢ Jet boat trip for Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation National Conference
➢ Recipient / Idaho State Historical Society’s Esto Perpetua Award for the Promotion of Idaho History 
➢ Owner of Idaho History Tours

Presentation made possible by the North-Central Idaho Speakers Bureau and the
Idaho Governor's Lewis-Clark Trail Committee Grant of 2020.