A Short History of Virginia City
John Mackay, William Sharon and the Fight for Comstock Bonanzas at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am John Mackay and William Sharon were the wealthiest of the men to emerge from Nevada’s fabulous Comstock Lode. They were also the most influential. Mackay, who rose from poverty, was the hero of Virginia City, respected by its miners and mine owners, idolized by its children.
Thursday, Jan. 22: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:48amEvent Date:
January 22, 2015 (All day)
Carson City has some great lectures going on today. Sierra Nevada Forums is presenting ‘Lions and Tracking and Bears, OH MY’ about the incredible animals in our foothills. ‘A Short History of Virginia City’ is to be found at the Nevada State Museum, followed by a book signing by Authors Ron and Susan James.
Virginia City tales told at special museum event with Ron and Susan James Jan. 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/14/2015 - 1:14pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2015 - 6:30pm Nevada writers Ron and Susan James bring stories from their latest book “A Short History of Virginia City” to the Nevada State Museum, Carson City from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.
Engaging speakers and experts in the state’s heritage, the couple will share historic Nevada tales of mining and the Old West. Their book includes an illustrated walking tour describing more than 30 buildings and sites including the Comstock National Historic District, now designated a National Historic Landmark.
