The Contested Plains, a film produced by Fall River Productions and the White Deer Land Museum Foundation, recounts the story of John and Lydia German who left Georgia with their seven children in 1870 headed for a better home in the West. The family collided with a Cheyenne raiding party, warriors who were survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre and the attack at the Washita, with tragic results. The encounter ended with the massacre of the German family in Westerns Kansas, all but four of the daughters. The search for the four captive girls grabbed headlines throughout the nation and made household names of Native leaders and military officers. The contested plains portrays the story of the captives and the journey to their recovery, two of which were in Gray County Texas just south of Pampa.
The trailer to the film is out and ready to view! Click the link below to experience a glimpse into The Contested Plains before it hits the big screen!
For ticket purchases either email the White Deer Land Museum at anita.gullett@graycch.com or wdlmuseum@graycch.com, or give us a call (806) 669-8041. You may also purchase tickets in person by visiting the White Deer Land Museum during business hours.
Tickets are also available for purchase online with the link below:
In addition to the Pampa showings, The Contested Plains will be premiered in many other locations. To find out more about other showings and details, click the link below:
Tom Clavin will be making a trip to the Panhandle this November 5th, 2022. His book Lightning Down, is the story of a World War II fighter pilot and his quest for survival in the infamous POW camp at Buchenwald. Books will be available for purchase and the author's signature. Current "Friends of the Museum" may attend at no charge!
Tickets are $25 dollars. Seating is limited to 125 so make sure to get yours fast. RSVP by calling (806) 669-8041 by October 28th, 2022. Light d'oeuvres will be provided.
M.K. Brown Auditorium 1100 W. Coronado Drive Pampa , Texas
We invite you to view The Contested Plains on the big screen! The event will be hosted at M.K. Brown along with a V.I.P. option, a silent au...
M.K. Brown Auditorium 1100 W. Coronado Drive Pampa , Texas
White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
Tom Clavin will be making a trip to the Panhandle! His book Lightning Down will be available for purchase as well as to be signed. Tickets a...
White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
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White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
Join Dee Cordy as he shares on his book Children of the White Thunder. Books available for $30. Light d'oeuvres will be provided.
White Deer Land Museum 112 S. Cuyler Street Pampa, Texas
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