Since it was a warm Spring-like day, here in Tahoe, we decided a drive was in order, so off to the Old West we went.
Virginia City sprang up as a boomtown on top of the Comstock Lode, the first major silver deposit discovered in the United States, in 1859. Today, it still feels like that era. Here we are with Danny "Stinky" Beason, and his mule, Burnadeen.
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| After the boom petered out, the town eventually drifted into a new status: a national historic district, which attracts about a million tourists a year with its museums, mansions and saloons. It is one of our favorite day trips from Tahoe. It is so authentic feeling. |
In 1862, writing under the name of Mark Twain for the very first time, Samuel Clemens began publishing news stories in the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. How fun to walk in this amazing American's footsteps.
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| After playing tourist, we fueled up at Virginia City Jerky Company and Smoke House BBQ. We dined on the patio delighting in being in history on such a fantastic day. |
Our traditional final stop is the Silver Terrace Cemeteries, part of the Comstock Cemeteries Foundation. Last year more people got married here than got buried. The Comstock cemeteries, located in Nevada have hosted numerous groups of people since 1859 and they have all left a mark on the landscapes: The Mourner, The Visitor, The Vandal, and The Tourist (I'm happy to be in the last category).
Each tombstone tells the story of Virginia City -of the men and women who had a dream. This place, on the top of a hill, in the middle of no where, allows the tales to continue to be told. And we continue to want to hear them.
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1 comments:
How interesting, people are getting married in cemeteries. I cannot say it would be on my list of wedding locations! Virginia City likes to keep things interesting!
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