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Historic Re-enactment – “The Trek by One of the Grosh Brothers”
Historic Re-enactment – “The Trek by One of the Grosh Brothers”
Nevada could very well owe its existence to Storey County. One could take it further and state specifically, Virginia City. Wait! Two years before Virginia City there was Gold hill and the discovery "The Lode" (as it soon came to be called) by the Grosh Brothers. Credit for the discovery of the Comstock Lode is […]
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A Chronicle of Nevada’s Great Basin, by Jerry Aaron
A Chronicle of Nevada’s Great Basin, by Jerry Aaron
Description: “A Chronicle of Nevada’s Great Basin,” is an interesting and educational lecture for everyone, young or old. The lecture will be enlightening for Nevada Native’s as well as informative for new residents or travelers just passing through the state. The lecture and Jerry’s book recognized the hardships faced by the hardiest of people. The […]
Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
The Gold Hill Hotel (as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) continues to offer Historical Ghost Tours in 2023. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9th! These tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada […]
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Haunted Donovan Mill – Paranormal Investigations
Haunted Donovan Mill – Paranormal Investigations
Come experience the History and the Hauntings of the Donovan Mill. Docent-led 3 hour Paranormal Investigations of the Historic and Haunted Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nevada Not only is the Donovan Mill an important landmark of Comstock History it is an internationally significant site, which represents the location where cyanide/zinc processing was perfected. […]
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CANCELED – “Chautauqua Performance of Lillie Langtry”, Ellie English
CANCELED – “Chautauqua Performance of Lillie Langtry”, Ellie English
Piper’s Opera House and The Comstock Foundation present 2023s first lecture series – a Chautauqua performance of Lillie Langtry presented by Gabrielle “Ellie” English.This performance about the life of Lillie Langtry includes a 30-minute discussion of her life from her perspective. During this presentation, Ms. English performs a monologue from Lillie’s favorite role as Rosalind […]
Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
The Gold Hill Hotel (as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) continues to offer Historical Ghost Tours in 2023. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9th! These tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada […]
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Blacksmithing Classes
Blacksmithing Classes
Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose. What you will learn: This is an introductory class on how to build, light and […]
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Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
Gold Hill Hotel – Paranormal Investigations
The Gold Hill Hotel (as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) continues to offer Historical Ghost Tours in 2023. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9th! These tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada […]