Shepherd of the Hills Country (1913-1960) by J. Thomas and Joshua Heston As Shepherd of the Hills became a bestselling novel, fans of the book began flocking to the Branson area. The visitors hoped to experience Shepherd of the Hills country for themselves. Locals latched onto the notion of making a living from this newfound…
Shepherd of the Hills Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama and Adventure Park began way back in 1960 with the theatrical presentation of Harold Bell Wright’s Shepherd of the Hills. Since then, the Farmstead has become a pillar of Ozarks culture. Today, the Farm hosts multiple live shows, demonstrating craftsmen, restaurant and Adventure Park which…
(PLATE 1, above)”That’s me and old Mickey. He was about 15 when I moved to Neosho and I took him with me and kept him in the garage there. Came in one night and old Mickey wasn’t in there. I spent several days hunting for him but I never found him. Went off and died…