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The Trial and Hanging of George Ives
The Trial & Hanging of George Ives
Ives was tried and convicted of robbing and killing the popular young 'Dutchman' Nicholas Tibalt. The trial took place outdoors on the frosty 21st day of December in 1863. The trial, conducted by prosecutor Wilbur Fisk Sanders, lasted three days. Ives was hanged from the rafter of an unfinished building after the jury deliberated less than an hour. Join us as our Living History interpreters bring to life those fateful moments in December of 1863 and interpret the story of Alder Gulch
'Nicholas Tbalt had sold a span of mules to his employers, Burtchy & Clark, who paid him and asked him to retrieve them from where they were boarded. Tbalt took his gold with him, He rode to Dempsey's Ranch for the animals. When Tbalt did not return Burtchy and Clark assumed that he had left with their gold and the mule team, they soon found that they were mistaken. Tbalt had gone for the mules, and was murdered by, it was believed George Ives, who shot him, robbed him of his money, and stole the mules. Ives accused Long John Francks of the crime; but he was innocent of it, as was also Hilderman, who was a petty thief, but not a murderer. Ives contradicted himself at his execution, stating that Aleck Carter was the murderer; but in this he wronged his own soul. His was the bloody hand that committed the crime. Long John said, on his examination at the trial, that he did not see the shots fired, but that he saw Nicholas coming with the mules, and George Ives going to meet him; that Ives rode up shortly after with the mules, and said that the Dutchman would never trouble anybody again.' Nicholas Tbalt's body was brought into Nevada City on a wagon, after being missing for ten days. William Palmer came to Virginia and informed Tom Baume, who at once went down to where the body lay.'
This was the beginning of what would become the first of Montana's first trials, and executions in the area. The Nevada City Living History interpreters will bring to life the trial for the museum visitors. Follow all of the action from the Capture of George Ives to the Trial & Hanging of Ives, and the aftermath of his execution.
Friday - The Arrest, (Living History interpretation- the posse members from Nevada City arrest George Ives)
Saturday - 1:00pm, The Trial – (witness the debate about the guilt or innocence of the notorious road agent George Ives and the hanging that follows.
Sunday – 1:00pm, (Interpretive Presentation) Meet the Ives Trial participants, learn about the incidents that led up to the trial, and the aftermath.
Activities
Cultural, Photography, American Heritage, Antiques, Archaeology, Storytelling, Education, Entertainment, Exhibit, Folk Art, Heritage, History, Museum, Outdoor Activity, Performing Arts
Services and Amenities
Handicapped Accessible, Information, Instruction, Interpreter, Interpretive Display, Pets Allowed, Public Restroom, Store, Visitor Service, Water, Educational Programs
Hours / Season of Operation
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Hours:
Saturday: Trial Starts at 1:00pm
Event Details
Start Date:
Friday, June 13, 2008
End Date:
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Contact Information
The Trial and Hanging of George Ives
Mailing Address:
PO Box 338
Virginia City,
MT 59755
Street Address:
310 West Wallace
Virginia City,
MT 59755
Phone: 406-843-5247 ext 206
Toll Free: 800-829-2969
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