Fall into Art: A Far View

Fall into history with this special Fall into Art program exploring a story rooted right here in the Little Goose Valley. A Far View takes an intimate look at the Willits and Garber families, tracing generations of ranching, agriculture, community involvement, and innovation that helped shape the history of Big Horn and the surrounding area.

A Far View explores a Big Horn founding family narrative. The ancestors – J.O. and Hattie Willits – of the current Garber family were not the very first to settle in the Little Goose Valley. Yet they came plenty early – 1881 – and established themselves as indispensable citizens. The Willets were progressive stockmen, farmers, horse breeders, and builders of reservoirs; they participated in local government and supported Big Horn churches. They encouraged all forms of education. One of their daughters, Vie Willits,  became a recognized scholar of Sheridan County history. Vie married Roy Garber. Their three sons Orr, Victor, and Eugene, carried on the family agriculture traditions, innovating as the decades passed.  A Far View also details the Garber and Willits genealogy, exploring how family members put a lasting mark on society. 

A ticketed dinner will follow the presentation in The Brinton Bistro. Dinner details and ticket information will be announced soon.