Long before Reese Witherspoon made the movie Wild about the adventures of Cheryl Strayed, there was Emma “Grandma” Gatewood. You can now see the full documentary, Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story as it will be coming to the Ohio History Museum on Sunday, October 16th, 2016 from 1-3pm. Emma who, at 67 years old was the first woman ever to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. A survivor of three decades of domestic violence and in the meantime raised 11 children, she finally found the courage to walk away. Inspired by an article in National Geographic, she then decided she would like to, as a woman walk the trail. Later she became a celebrity and appeared on a couple of guest spots on national television. After the film, the producers will be there to answer questions.
Also on Sunday, October 30th from 2-2:30 pm will be another interesting women’s history event. Woodhull for President! will be presented by a staff member at the Ohio History Museum.
Jeannine Vegh 
Thanks for posting this. We’re excited to be coming to Ohio History Museum since major funding for the documentary was from the Ohio Historical Society! If you can’t make this presentation, you can find complete information about the project and other showings at: http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/gatewood/gtwdinf.htm
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Oh yes, I plan to come and have it on my calendar. I wanted to write an article for this blog on Emma Gatewood. I am a member of the museum and just read my magazine today and saw this. Looking forward to it!
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I’ll have to search more out on her. I followed someone on their walk to Maine – so made me want to – lol – I’d never make it!
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Reading her story it is hard not to fall in love with her. I hike all the time and would love to do a part of the AT. The book is great.
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I’ll def search it out, I read one book on a guys hike / like read how s woman did it, esp how she managed at 67!
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I just put her book on my kindle. Looking forward to reading of her walk
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Even if you missed that event listed above, do be sure to check our calendar regularly as TRAIL MAGIC continues to be shown at various locations: http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/gatewood/gatewoodcalendar.htm
If you can’t make a program, you can always buy the DVD or arrange to host an event with your group. Just send us a note!
Bette Lou
Artistic Director
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