The Scott County Historical Society is proud to announce a special event commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The performance will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the El Quartelejo Museum/Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection, located at 902 W. Hwy 96, Scott City, Kansas. (No worries! We'll have you back home in time for the Super Bowl kick-off.)
Steve Alexander is considered the foremost George A. Custer historian and actor. Marla Matkin portrays Elizabeth Custer, the wife of General Custer, with amazing authenticity, beauty, and touching elegance. They are friends and special guests of Western Artist, Jerry Thomas, and will be modeling for a new paintings portraying Custer and Libbie's travels. They will be sharing a delightful, enlightening, and entertaining performance of Lt. Col. George A. Custer and Libbie's time in Western Kansas, along with celebrating the 140th Anniversary of the Little Bighorn Battle, and the 151st Anniversary of the Custers' wedding (February 9, 1865).
Steve Alexander is considered the foremost George A. Custer historian and actor. Marla Matkin portrays Elizabeth Custer, the wife of General Custer, with amazing authenticity, beauty, and touching elegance. They are friends and special guests of Western Artist, Jerry Thomas, and will be modeling for a new paintings portraying Custer and Libbie's travels. They will be sharing a delightful, enlightening, and entertaining performance of Lt. Col. George A. Custer and Libbie's time in Western Kansas, along with celebrating the 140th Anniversary of the Little Bighorn Battle, and the 151st Anniversary of the Custers' wedding (February 9, 1865).
Featured in this post is the "Custer Week" unveiling presentation photo of "Toward The Valley". It is the first painting to celebrate the 140th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This special presentation of the artwork took place in October 2015 at Custer's hometown of Monroe, Michigan. Steve Alexander modeled for the painting.