Friendly ghosts will lead tours along the historic Kit Carson Trail Oct. 24, offering views and lore of the city’s haunted Victorian homes and buildings during Carson City’s 17th Annual Ghost Walk.
Ghosts of Carson City’s past will lead guests through the eerie lives and untold lore of local legends, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 24
“We Know Dead People” is this year’s theme for one of the capital’s most popular events that traditionally falls on the weekend before Halloween and the Nevada Day celebration. This year, visitors can take part in re-enacting the 1873 funeral of Abraham Curry, one of Carson City’s founding fathers.
Costumed guides will escort participants on two different one-mile 90-minute walking tours along Carson City’s historic downtown Kit Carson Trail. The “Overtaker” and “Undertaker” paths will take guests through the preparations for Curry’s funeral. On the day of his burial, the entire city was closed, including the Mint, and nearly every resident attended. Curry purchased 1,000 acres with business partners to start the town of Carson City and also donated 10 acres for the Capitol grounds.
Tour highlights include reenactments by members of the Bruka Theatre and Nevada Gunfighters and visits to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Bliss Mansion and the Edwards Home.
Tours start at 10 a.m. and depart every 30 minutes until 3 p.m. from the Firkin & Fox Pub at 310 S. Carson St. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. For advance tickets, visit www.activitytickets.com or call 1-800-NEVADA-1. For special room discounts visit: www.sweetnevadadeals.com
For more Carson City tourism information, contact the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau at 775-687-7410 or 1-800-Nevada-1, or visit www.visitcarsoncity.com
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