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A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON: The History of the Applegate Trail

Settlers standing outside a covered wagon.
Silver Davey AwardPlatinum Marcom Creative AwardA SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON: The History of the Applegate Trail traces the construction and controversy surrounding this long, treacherous southern branch of the Oregon Trail from Fort Hall, Idaho through parts of Nevada, California, and southern Oregon into the settlements of the lush Willamette Valley.

The story is told through historically accurate reenactments based on diaries, journals, and letters of the principle historic figures and interviews from immigrants' descendants.

Narrated by well-known historian and columnist Russell Sadler.

Awards:

  • Plantinum Award, MarCom Creative Awards
  • Silver Award, Davey Awards

Funding for A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON provided by:

Covered wagons being pulled by horses along the Applegate trail.
  • Oregon Heritage Commission
  • Heritage Conservation Division
  • Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
  • Oregon Historic Trails Fund
  • Oregon Community Foundation
  • Ralph L. Smith Foundation

Special thanks to:

  • Sunny Valley Applegate Trail Society

A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON videotape cover.Credits:

  • Executive Producer: Greg Frederick, Brad Fay
  • Producer/Writer: Cynthia Salbato
  • Producer/Editor: Peter Bedell
  • Music: Dirk Price
  • Narrator: Russell Sadler
  • Graphic Design: Vickie Killion

1 VIDEOCASSETTE: UNABRIDGED

29 MINUTES

A production of Southern Oregon Public Television
Copyright 2006
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