"CAPTAIN JACK" SCREENING IN DRIPPING TODAY (SUNDAY) AT 4PM!
“Captain Jack—the Story of John Coffee
Hays” will screen for free today at City Hall (511 Mercer Street) at 4:00PM. The 30 minute documentary from the Hays County Historical Commission tells the story of Hays County’s namesake
from his arrival in Texas in late 1837 to his death in Oakland, California, in
1883. “Captain Jack” features historical re-enactments of Jack Hays meeting
with Sam Houston, recruiting Texas Rangers in San Antonio, patrolling south
Texas, surveying land, and meeting his future wife, Susan Calvert. Additional
scenes cover Hays and his Rangers fighting Comanche Indians on Walker's Creek,
leading a wagon train west to California, becoming the first sheriff of San
Francisco, and founding the city of Oakland.
The project was directed by Richard Kidd, with period music from the Celtaire String Band and The Gillette Brothers. Kate Johnson was the producer. Support for the project came from many citizens, foundations, and companies in Hays County, along with the County Commissioners.
The presentation at the Dripping Springs City Hall is the last of five free public screenings in Hays County.
The project was directed by Richard Kidd, with period music from the Celtaire String Band and The Gillette Brothers. Kate Johnson was the producer. Support for the project came from many citizens, foundations, and companies in Hays County, along with the County Commissioners.
The presentation at the Dripping Springs City Hall is the last of five free public screenings in Hays County.
Posted by DSBabble.com at Sunday, November 08, 2009 6:53 AM 
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