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Tales of the True Grit Trail

Tales of the True Grit Trail

De : Mattie Ross
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Join Mattie Ross, of True Grit fame, as she tells the tales of adventure and life along the True Grit Trail. In each episode, Mattie reaches into the late 1800s to tell the stories of heroes, villains, residents, and those passing through True Grit territory. You can learn more about life outside of Charles Portis's book, True Grit when you hear the true stories as told by Mattie Ross. Learn more by visiting truegrittrail.comMattie Ross
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    • Episode 24: Stay Away from Van Buren!
      Aug 8 2025

      In this latest episode, a farmhand on the Ross place suggests that Mattie stay away from Van Buren as marshals serve their warrants. Tim Tom, the Farmhand is portrayed by Floyd "Sonny" Robison, a retired ABF employee, well known for his work with the Fort Smith Historical Society, The Clayton House, Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith National Historic Site, and his amazing woodworking skills as he devotes his talents and time to many endeavors in the area of Fort Smith and Van Buren. Many know of Floyd and Sue Robison as Judge Isaac C. and Mary Parker and their hard work for many organizations and events. Sue Robison is the author of this episode and many others. Mattie Ross is portrayed by Maggie Jones. Maggie has also served The FS Museum of History, Fort Smith Historical Society, The Clayton House, Fort Smith National Historic Site, the Junior League of Fort Smith, and is a frequent contributor to The Local Color Radio Hour. Music for this episode by Tony Jones.

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      7 min
    • Episode 23: "Origins of the Trail: Part II: The Path of Least Resistance"
      Jul 3 2025

      "Origins of the Trail: Part II: The Path of Least Resistance"

      Featuring Maggie Jones as Mattie Ross and Gary Witcher (local historical interpreter, historian, and more), discussing the origins of The True Grit Trail and unique twists and turns such as 1840s and 50s army life, Witcherville, and a place called "Harmony". Also featuring harmonica music by Tony Jones.

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      20 min
    • Jailbreak in Crawford County, Episode 22 (June 2025)
      Jun 16 2025

      In this episode, we hear 1871 local gossip about a jailbreak in Crawford County and of the Western District Court moving to Fort Smith. Written by Sue Robison, featuring Maggie Jones as Mattie Ross, John Hagen as Bob, the stockman, and Bill Word as the storeowner, Mr. Maledon.


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      10 min
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