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Elwood Mead & the Drowned Towns of Lake Mead

Hidden History Series - Virtual Talk with Mark Hall-Patton
2021-01-28 14:00:00 2021-01-28 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Elwood Mead & the Drowned Towns of Lake Mead Join Mark Hall-Patton (Clark County Museum, Pawn Stars) for a talk on the man whose name graces Lake Mead and who was one of the most important individuals to affect water in the western states. Zoom Meeting -

Thursday, January 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-01-28 14:00:00 2021-01-28 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Elwood Mead & the Drowned Towns of Lake Mead Join Mark Hall-Patton (Clark County Museum, Pawn Stars) for a talk on the man whose name graces Lake Mead and who was one of the most important individuals to affect water in the western states. Zoom Meeting -

Join Mark Hall-Patton (Clark County Museum, Pawn Stars) for a talk on the man whose name graces Lake Mead and who was one of the most important individuals to affect water in the western states.

Starting in Wyoming, Elwood Mead wrote water law, oversaw irrigation projects, and eventually served as the first Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. Learn about his history, culminating in the building of Hoover Dam and the creation of Lake Mead, which bears his name. Also hear about the five towns, including St. Thomas, lost in the aftermath of the lake.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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