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In 1859 the Comstock Lode silver strike was discovered, sparking the first major wave of emigration into the area.

Carson City was named after the Carson River by city father Abraham Curry in 1860.

In 1861 the Nevada Territory was formed, and Carson made its capital.

Nevada was granted statehood on Oct. 31, 1864.

Of the 17 counties in Nevada, only Carson City and Virginia City have remained county seats since the beginning of statehood.


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Haunted Weekend HISTORIC CEMETERIES & HOMES:
Reliving History Through the Departed

Join us on this very special weekend in Carson City and Carson Valley when historic ghosts will rise from their resting places to tell you their stories and guide you through our colorful past.

For one price, you can witness it all!

October 20: Meet the ghosts of Gardnerville on the guided Haunted Ghost Walk. Meet at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Tours depart hourly between 6:30-8:30 p.m.

October 21 Day: The popular Carson City Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk begins at 9 a.m. and departs every half-hour until 3 p.m. from Third & Carson Streets. This year's theme is Grave Concerns. Guided walking tours offer ghostly glimpses into the residents who made history here.

October 21 Evening: Cemeteries hold special fascinations for many and make one wonder about those buried beneath. Wonder no more about these "past lives" as the ghosts of the historic Genoa Cemetery come to life between 6:30-8 p.m. Meet at the cemetery.

October 22: Learn even more about Genoa's haunted sites on the Genoa Ghost Walk between 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at Genoa Courthouse Museum.

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Event Registration FormDownload the Event Registration Form.

VIP Haunted Weekend Package: $30.00 per person

Ghostly lodging rates available online at sweetnevadadeals.com

Advance tickets highly recommended. Order online at:
www.visitcarsoncity.com or www.visitcarsonvalley.org
800-NEVADA-1 or 800-727-7677

 

Tours may be purchased separately:
Carson City Ghost Walk - $15.00   All others: $5.00 each

The route between Carson City, Genoa & Gardnerville is an easy, less than 30 minute drive.


In cooperation between the
Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Carson City Redevelopment Authority,
Carson Valley Visitors Authority &
Douglas County Historical Society.

 

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