Showtimes will run on June 22ndth, July 13thth, and July 27thth. The dedication to telling the story of Mary Draper Ingles is a look into the rich history of the area and the desire to make the history of a such a well-loved region entertaining for all generations. For tickets, visit www. Visit www. The region provides an abundance of cultural and social offerings due to the presence of three world-class universities, while retaining the charm and benefits of small town living.
Taking advantage of the men's absence, the Indians killed several of the residents while Mary Ingles, her two sons, and her sister-in-law were taken captive. The party spent the next month traveling along the Kanawha and Ohio River valleys, stopping at a village located on the Scioto River.
While there, the prisoners were separated. Ingles was forced to part with her two sons, the youngest of which perished shortly thereafter. Along the route Mary was finally able to escape. Mary was reunited with her husband who had earlier attempted to negotiate her release. Her son, Thomas, eventually returned home in Although Ingles moved away from Draper's Meadow after her return, she remained in Virginia until her death in Mary Ingles Said to have been first white woman in Kentucky.
She arrived home near the first of December, surviving incredible hardships. After her journey, Mary lived a long and healthy life, and had several more children. She died in at the age of 82 or For full functionality please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.
Need Help? She traveled more than 40 days and miles before finally reaching her home. She was 83 years old. This is her statue at the Boone County Public Library. Courtesy of the Boone County Public Library.
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