Ohio History Connection “Trail Magic” Special Presentation Sunday 10/16, 1pm
This Sunday October 16th at 1pm we have the rare privilege to show “Trail Magic” at the Ohio History Center in Columbus, Ohio (800 E 17th Ave). It really doesn’t seem that long ago (May, 2015) that we had our premiere of “Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story” in Sheffield Village at TrueNorth Cultural Arts…
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“Trail Magic” screens at Tidewater Appalachian Trail Community, just a bit off the trail but…
The Daily Press Jonathan BlackContact Reporterjoblack@dailypress.com Emma Gatewood took on the Appalachian Trail in 1955 with Keds sneakers and a duffle bag thrown over her shoulder. By the time she finished it, 146 days after she started her hike, she was a national phenomenon. Gatewood wasn’t only the first woman to finish the hike solo…
Read MoreTrail Magic heads back to the AT September 3rd in New Hampshire
On Sept 3rd 7:30 pm we will be presenting “Trail Magic” at the Appalachian Mountain Club AMC Highland Center, New Hampshire in conjunction with the Bartlett Historical Society. This event is free and open to the public! The program is taking place in the Washburn Room in Thayer Hall, at AMC’s Highland Center. For more…
Read MoreToday’s National Park Service Centennial Celebrating Maine’s North Woods
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 24, 2016 President Obama Designates National Monument in Maine’s North Woods in Honor of the Centennial of the National Park Service Today, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument…
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It’s been a busy year so far and there’s LOTS of news to share! The first half of the year was truly a “trip” for us as we travelled all over the place introducing Emma to new audiences from Vermont to Florida. As of this writing, more than 1,800 people have heard Grandma’s tale in six…
Read MoreFull Circle, return to New Hampshire 9/3
It has been just a little over a year since we had our premier showing of “Trail Magic, The Grandma Gatewood Story” at True North Cultural Arts Center in Sheffield Village, Ohio. Then as summer was begining to fade, we had the very first showing of our film Labor Day weekend for hikers in Pinkham…
Read MoreTwo weeks to go to our TV Premier!
TRAIL MAGIC BROADCAST PREMIER Thursday June 14th is the premier of “Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story” on WOUB, the tag line is simply “WOUB Public Media.” WOUB has a large and unique footprint – so we’ve attached a few maps that hopefully will make things clear. The first one (Analog TV coverage) is also…
Read MoreWhat an amazing year for Emma Gatewood
Thanks to everyone who made this important historic marker for Emma Gatewood possible! What an exciting year for Emma Gatewood, with Ben Montgomery’s book “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” and the “Trail Magic” documentary which debuts on WOUB Public Media Athens Ohio on June 14th at 9pm!
Read MoreWOUB Public Media Premiere June 14th
“Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story” will have it’s PBS premiere on WOUB Public Media, Athens Ohio June 14th at 9pm. WOUB reaches much of the south eastern portion of Ohio and West Virginia, Emma’s “back yard”! Mark your calendar! TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 9 P.M. WOUB Public Media will broadcast TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA…
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