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Furthur Bus: A Psychedelic Icon's New Journey
4 Oct
Summary
- The "Furthur" bus, a 1939 International Harvester, embodies counterculture.
- It was central to Ken Kesey's 1964 LSD-fueled cross-country trip.
- Public exhibits aim to fundraise for its preservation and future display.
A 1939 International Harvester school bus, known as "Furthur," is being showcased in the "Forever Grateful" exhibit, celebrating the countercultural movement it inspired. This iconic vehicle was central to author Ken Kesey's 1964 cross-country trip with his companions, dubbed "The Merry Pranksters." Their journey, fueled by alcohol and LSD, was a psychedelic precursor to reality television and became an emblem of liberation.
Although Kesey's influence grew, leading to his connection with the Grateful Dead, "Furthur" eventually fell into disrepair. Now, Zane Kesey, Ken's son, is spearheading efforts to preserve the bus. Public exhibits like "Forever Grateful" are planned to generate funds for its costly restoration and future display, ensuring its magic can inspire new generations.
