Carson City, Virginia City and Carson Valley citizens urged to participate in final Cultural Corridor meeting
Travel Nevada has chosen Virginia City, Carson City and Carson Valley to collaborate on a joint Cultural Corridor project aimed at bolstering the regional tourism economy while promoting and preserving local arts, culture, history and heritage.
Virginia City is urging the community to participate in the third and final 90-minute session held on Monday, March 18, at Piper’s Opera House (12 N. B Street, Virginia City, Nev.), starting at 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to voice opinions, provide feedback and engage in a dialogue that will shape the future of this innovative project. Attendees can RSVP to this free event by going here.
Travel Nevada's Destination Development Demonstration (3D) Project will provide Virginia City, Carson City and Carson Valley with eight months of expert consulting and access to a share in a $2 million federally funded grant program. This 33-week planning process will result in a 10-year Destination Plan for the Cultural Corridor. The group will then be able to apply for funding to bring this beneficial concept to fruition.
The Cultural Corridor meetings have been organized by an area steering committee comprised of artists, museum and gallery staff, city/county/state officials, artisans and tourism professionals. Its collective vision is to create a dynamic corridor that not only preserves the unique cultural identity of each location but also enhances the overall visitor experience. Virginia City, Carson Valley, Carson City and the steering committee strongly encourage the community to participate in this important planning process.
About Virginia City
Nestled on the mountainside of the Virginia Range, Virginia City, Nevada is one of the largest historic districts in the United States. Established in the mid-1800s with the discovery of silver, Virginia City became a mining “boomtown” influencing prosperity and culture.
While the Great Fire of 1875 destroyed much of the original town, it was rebuilt to even greater opulence which can be experienced today and sparked preservation throughout the decades. Just 30 minutes outside of Reno, its unique, rich and colorful streets attract tourists from across the globe to experience the hearts of gold, veins of silver and lodes of fun in every historic building, saloon, museum and memorable event. For more information, visit visitvirginiacitynv.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.