A major theatrical contribution made on this continent is the outdoor historical drama. Unlike musty history books, they educate and entertain with emotion and enthusiasm. Today’s travelers can find no less than 40 outdoor plays– staged in 20 states.
These dramas often depict the lives of such diverse and colorful individuals as Daniel Boone, John Muir, Tecumseh, Stephen Foster, Sir Walter Raleigh, Helen Keller and Abraham Lincoln.
