The Shepherd of the Hills In 1907, a novel was published that forever
changed the way of life for Branson area residents.
That novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, went on
to become the fourth most widely read book in
publishing history, selling millions of copies
and attracting many people to the Ozark hills
around which its story is centered. The author
of this novel, Mr. Harold Bell Wright, began
coming to the Ozarks in 1898, having been instructed
by his physician to find a climate more suitable
for his health. Wright decided to venture southward
from his home in Kansas, where he was a preacher.
He happened to wander upon the homestead of John
and Anna Ross, known as Old Matt and Aunt Mollie
in his novel, who welcomed him and allowed him
to pitch a tent on their land. The tent went
up on Inspiration Point, thus named because of
the awesome views of the rolling Ozarks hills
that the ridge provides. Wright woke every morning
to these views, and describes the scenery perfectly
in The Shepherd of the Hills. At The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre,
Harold Bell Wright's epic story of love, loss,
power, hardship, and the true meaning of life
is immortalized every night on our star-lit stage.
It takes over 80 actors and actresses, 40 horses,
a flock of sheep, several guns and rifles, an
actual burning log cabin, and a vintage 1908
DeWitt automobile to make the live action performance
what it is - a legend.
Special Price
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Regular Price each
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4 for $40
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$39.63 (Adult)
$19.28 (child)
$106.03 ( Family Pass)
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Call Now for Tickets: 1-800-361-8820 |
