Hop on a Jeep-drawn tram to enjoy a 90-minute tour into the history of the Ozarks at The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead.
You will see the original structure of Old Matt's Cabin which served as the Ross family home for approximately 30 years before it was established in history through Harold Bell Wright's famous novel and is now on the National Registry of Historic Places. Inside the cabin you will find numerous antiques and historical items, including clothing worn by John and Anna Ross, some of their furniture, photographs, tools, cooking utensils, and much more!
Next you'll travel to beautiful Inspiration Point, the second highest peak in Missouri. A monument marks the spot where author Harold Bell Wright camped while compiling the notes for The Shepherd of the Hills. The gorgeous view from his campsite stretches across Mutton Hollow and into the hills of Northern Arkansas.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama. Your tour guide will take you down on the set, where you will be up close with Old Matt's steam engine and gristmill. Here you will learn all that it takes to put on the production every night.
You will also get to peer into Little Pete's Cave for an authentic (and hilarious) look at the lost art of making moonshine!
This is truly an Ozark adventure you will want to experience while visiting the Branson Missouri area!
