Tours/Events
Fort Churchill Opens New Visitor Center
"This project has been a long time in the making, and we're excited to welcome visitors back to the heart of Fort Churchill," said Park Supervisor Scott Egy.
History
Virginia City
Voices From the Past: Making Comstock History Come Alive
Details from Virginia City Tourism Commission On Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 18-19, actors from Funtime Theater will host another weekend of Voices from the Past, taking guests on a walking tour of the Silver Terrace Cemeteries while playing the "spirits" of prominent Virginia City residents buried there. The
Tours/Events
Remembering the Gold Hill News 1974-78
The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, Nev. will host a special reception to celebrate the stunning gallery exhibition highlighting Virginia City’s iconic counter-culture communique: The Gold Hill News. This free event with light snacks and libations will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. -
Lyon County
Fort Churchill State Historic Park Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Visitor Center
Silver Springs, Nev. – Nevada State Parks invites the community to celebrate the grand reopening of the Fort Churchill Visitor Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1–4 p.m. in front of the newly renovated facility. The event will kick off with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and cannon salute
Tours/Events
Reminder: Haunted Hills, Mills & Mansions Fundraiser Oct. 3 & 4
PRESS RELEASE – Northern Nevada Ghosthunters (NNGH) announces its annual Haunted Hills, Mills & Mansions fundraiser for October 3-4, 2025. This year is particularly special as NNGH celebrates its 20th anniversary as a paranormal team in Nevada, one of the oldest established teams in the region. Join us for two nights
Tours/Events
Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Show
History
$1 Million and Counting: Sutro Tunnel Restoration Gains Powerful Momentum
”From a few volunteers and no money until now, our hopes and dreams are starting to come true. The future is so bright, we need to wear sunglasses,” said Kit Carson Weaver.
History
Dayton Depot Rebuild Moves Forward
Arts & Culture
Friends of Sutro Tunnel receives NV Energy Award
The goals of the project include increasing public access to the Carriage House and inspiring young people to become interested in Nevada history through hands-on involvement in a restoration project.
Dayton
Wes Francis Performs as Alex Coryell at the Odeon Saloon
Coryell was hired as Special Officer (Watchman) and served the community honorably.
Columnists
UNR Shared History Gathering
Virginia City
Jannal Milich Becomes First Female Commander of VFW Post 8071
When Jannal Milich joined the Army Reserve at just 17 years old, she had no idea her service journey would one day lead to a historic first in Virginia City. This summer, Milich became the first woman to take the helm as commander of VFW Post 8071, marking a major