Shepherd of the Hills Historic Tour

Overview

Experience history on this one hour long tour through several sites at The Shepherd of the Hills. You will be transported by a Jeep-drawn tram by a local guide. This is a fun family daytime experience while visiting Branson.

City: Branson

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $17.18

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $17.18

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please call local supplier after purchase confirmation to confirm time

What To Expect

The Shepherd of the Hills

Enjoy a ride in an open-air, Jeep-drawn tram through the wooded, 160-acre homestead. Your Ozark native guide with take you through Old Matt's Cabin where three of the leading characters in the novel, The Shepherd of the Hills actually lived. This log cabin sits just as it did 130 years ago and is on the National Register of Historic Places. You will visit Morgan Church during your stop at Inspiration Point which is the highest point in Southwest Missouri where Harold Bell Wright camped while writing the book. The view is so spectacular that the name of this hill is Inspiration Point. The Shepherd of the Hills was the beginning of the Branson phenomena. People began pouring into this area to meet the characters and see the beautiful landscape Wright has so vividly described- And now you have an opportunity to visit the homestead where the book was actually written!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

S6183KWbarrys

Sep 2022

We were blessed in receiving a tour from John Fullerton as a guide. He was a wealth of information about the author, the book, and the family connected to the book. The tour of the buildings was great....history facts amazing. He shared it with a hint of humor. Instead of just enjoying the drama that night...a definite is take the 1 1/2 hr tour of the land and buildings where it all began!

LShack

Aug 2022

We highly recommend this tour. Our guide, John Fullerton, was very knowledgeable and knows the history and the area. We can hardly wait to read the book and see the play.

alfreym4769

Aug 2022

What a great experience! Cowboy John was a great history teacher/tour guide. He is very knowledgable about the history of the Shepherd of the Hills as well as the surrounding area and answers all questions with enthusiasm.