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Carson City hosts 27th annual October Ghost Walk tours Saturday through downtown

Event Date: 
October 19, 2019 - 10:00am

The capital city's sometimes spooky and intriguing Victorian era history will come alive theatrically and more this Saturday at the 27th annual day-long Carson City Ghost Walk. Hear about lingering spirits of the past through haunted and paranormal stories, meet larger the life costumed characters and then tour some of those historic homes and businesses that line the downtown area.

Guided tours depart from the McFadden Plaza on Curry Street starting at 10 a.m. The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately two hours long. For this Saturday's tour there will be a tour path, In The Shadows, which is a 120‐minute tour that features home visits and characters from Carson City’s past. Have a fitting costume, ladies hat or top hat for the occasion? Part haunted history and part theatricality, costumes are welcome on the tour.

Among the 2019 Ghost Walk themes, the Widow Curry will tell her compelling story of communicating with her husband, Abraham Curry, the founder of Carson City, who passed away Oct. 19, 1873, exactly 146 years ago. There's also both spirit led, guided walking tours of the downtown district and west side historic homes and businesses. The tours happen rain or shine. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the walk begins.

There will be chances for photos for family and friends, plus, tables, psychics and Ghost Walk merchandise for sale so you may want to get there early.

Tickets: The In the Shadows, Carson City Ghost Walk, which runs 120 minutes, is $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the event. Under 3 years old ‐ Free.

Tickets in advance available online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4298318

A small fee is charged by brownpapertickets.com for online ticketing. Or can be ordered by mail. Call 775.348.6279.
You can also check out the Facebook page here for ticket information.

Tours depart from The McFadden Plaza located behind the St. Charles Hotel (The Fox Brew Pub) on Curry St. in Carson City, Nevada. Free parking available across the street.

Times: All tours leave every half hour beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. Please check in 15 minutes before your tour leaves. Some of the open homes and buildings along the tours include:

— The Prang House–Originally built in Dayton the house was moved to Carson City. The house is famous for resident Louis Prang, “The Father of the American Christmas card.”

— The Bliss Bungalow ( John Chartz House) Built in 1914 by John Chartz, who was the District Attorney. There is a time capsule that was placed in the columns in 2005. JImmy Chartz lived in the home until 1999.

— The Brewery Arts Center: Built in 1874 by the Carson Brewing Company, which produced Tahoe Beer. The building has been transformed into an arts center.

— The Bliss Mansion: Duane Bliss built this house in 1879. It has 15 rooms, 9 marble fireplaces and is built of clear sugar pine and cedar from The Tahoe Carson Lumber Company. It is a private residence and only opened for tours periodically.

— The Governor's Mansion: Built in 1909. Denver Dickerson was the first Governor to live here with his wife Una, who was the first Governor’s wife to birth a child in the mansion. It continues to host many community events. It is a sight to be seen at Halloween.

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