Ken Kesey's original "Merry Pranksters" bus makes its latest trek
Summary
Ken Kesey and his group called the "Merry Pranksters" traveled across the U.S. in a 1939 school bus named "Furthur" in 1964. The bus, important to the 1960s counterculture, is now shown in San Francisco as part of efforts to restore it.Key Facts
- The bus "Furthur" was used in 1964 by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters.
- The trip was fueled by music, alcohol, and LSD, a psychedelic drug.
- The bus became a symbol of the 1960s counterculture and liberation movement.
- Over time, the bus became old and rusty.
- It is currently on display in San Francisco.
- There is an ongoing project to restore the bus to its original condition.
- The restoration honors the bus’s cultural and historical importance.
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