Lise Evans as Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley, from Darke County, Ohio, learned to use a rifle as a child and was hunting to help support her family when she won in a shooting match against Frank Butler, a sharpshooter in show business, whom she married soon after. Frank became Annie manager and they toured the theatre circuit until they joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. As a part of this show, Annie became nationally and internationally known as The Rifle Queen and Little Sure Shot. After she retired, Annie used her skills to raise money for charity and teach women how to shoot for protection. She and Frank, who loved hunting and the outdoors, remained happily married until their deaths.

Annie Oakley Appearances

Tent Show
7 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2003 at Ohio State Lima

Fort Amanda Historic Site Frontier Ohio Day Camp
Wednesday, June 18, 2003

During this bicentennial year, discover what life in the 1800s was like. Participants will explore pioneer traditions and skills as they have the opportunity to make candles, work with shaving horse and buck saw. Costumed re-enactors will visit each day and share stories of Ohio’s past. OAIP’s Annie Oakley will be there on Wednesday and Harriet Beecher Stowe on Thursday. Call the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District at (419) 221-1232 for more information.

Allen County Museum
2 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2003

Tea at Two with Annie Oakley at the Allen County Museum for 4-12 year olds and their adult chaperones. Join Annie as she talks about her childhood in rural Ohio and recreates parts of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show with help from the audience. Refreshments will be served. The cost is $4 per person and reservations are required.

For questions or to register, call Jean Engstrom at (419) 225-5586.