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)

681shaynep

Aug 2022

Out trip guide was Cowboy John. He also sings for The Sons of the Pioneers. He was extremely personable and we made a connection with him from other musicians we both knew. He was extremely knowledgeable about the tour and had his own family connections with the place. He brought so much extra attention to detail and rich history on the tour. He was very engaging with the folks on his tour and all the same folks came back for the evening show.

K2625ZDsherrym

Jul 2022

We got to go into Old Matt's Cabin It was really neat. We also went into the Old Post office which has been well preserved. Seeing the Chapel was really cool. I wish we could have went into it too. It sure was hot outside, but our guide was very entertaining.

dixies716

Jul 2022

I loved the historic cabin. Cowboy John was a treat tour guide, had a lot of knowledge and pride in his job. Very polite and entertaining.