In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2026 Scavenger Hunt. This year’s hunt focuses on carriage houses, garages, sheds, and outbuildings that were built to satisfy various needs within the community including storage, and the need to shelter wagons, buggies, and later automobiles.

Photo by James Salanoa, Carson City Community Relations Manager

A copy of the 2026 Scavenger Hunt can be obtained starting May 1, 2026, at 108 East Proctor Street or at carsoncity.gov/scavengerhunt. Completed answers are due by noon on June 1, 2026. Answers may be submitted in person at 108 East Proctor Street, online, or emailed to planning@carsoncity.gov. For the 8^th year in a row, Jim Phalan of Fox Brewpub is donating a gift card to the person whose hunt is randomly drawn from all correct entries.

Also, at the Board of Supervisor’s May 7^th meeting, the 2026 Historic Preservation Award will be presented, recognizing Darrin Berger for his long-term commitment and outstanding contributions to Carson City’s Historic Preservation; and to Resource Concepts, Inc. recognizing the outstanding contributions to Carson City’s Historic preservation, including the faithful reconstruction of the “Lee House” located at 340 Minnesota Street.

For additional information regarding the 2025 Scavenger Hunt, contact the Planning Division or visitcarsoncity.gov.