Celebrating the Wild Heart of Calamity Jane: Your Ultimate Fan Destination!
Calamity Jane, the wild-hearted frontier legend, blended daring adventure with fierce loyalty, roaming the West as a sharpshooter and storyteller. Her untamed spirit carved her place in history, challenging conventions while captivating hearts.
Calamity Jane Trivia
What was Calamity Jane's real name? (Medium)
#1: Martha Jane Cannary
#2: Anna Lee Hutton
#3: Charlotte Ann McCoy
#4: Sarah Elizabeth Fletcher
What profession did Calamity Jane claim to have before becoming famous as a frontierswoman? (Genius)
#1: Schoolteacher
#2: Scout
#3: Saloon Owner
#4: Circus Performer
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Calamity Jane Fun Facts
Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Cannary, claimed to have been a sharpshooter and often dressed in men's clothing, blurring the lines of gender roles in the Wild West.
Calamity Jane was known for her adventurous spirit and claimed to have been a friend of Wild Bill Hickok, even insisting she was his common-law wife, despite no evidence of their marriage.
Calamity Jane Polls
What aspect of Calamity Jane interests you the most?
Her adventurous life
Her relationship with Wild Bill Hickok
Her role in shaping the American West
Her portrayal in films and literature
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What do you think was Calamity Jane's biggest contribution to American history?
Her role in the Wild West shows
Her influence on women's rights
Her skills as a sharpshooter
Her legendary adventures and tales
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Music: Folk Music of the American West by Various ArtistsThe Ballad of Lucy Jordan by Marianne FaithfullRailroad Man by The Brothers ComatoseTake Me Home, Country Roads by John DenverWildwood Flower by The Carter FamilyGoodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton JohnWagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine ShowOde to Billie Joe by Bobbie GentryFisherman's Blues by The WaterboysAngel From Montgomery by John Prine