Forgotten Journey: The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Saga DVD

In 1844 the Oregon Trail was full of farm families moving west. That summer one party set out on its own--heading into unknown wilderness and blazing a trail to California. They survived hardships of waterless deserts and mountain snows to become the first party to successfully cross the Sierra Nevada with covered wagons--one of the truly remarkable achievements in the history of the West. With the contribution of historians and scholars, this film chronicles a story of courage and desperate survival. Forgotten Journey is a riveting account of how men and women worked together against overwhelming odds to reach their dream of a better life in the West.

DVD EXTRA! AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT CD-ROM featuring 11 chapters of text and illustrations, expanding on the themes within the film, with references to additional sources of information and trail history.

Running time: 57 minutes.