Throughout my worldly travels whenever the color green is mentioned tend to think about the greenery of forests and plants. Exception being ,( some pun intended ) the 36th state Nevada. A timeless place where green meant alien beings. A place where travelers were faced with the conflicts of time gaps. A gap somewhere between the the 36th state and the Area 51 territory. I would imagine it would have something to do with the other two associated greens. Pot and Money. Which is not all bad. Whenever I think of money I think about people. Such as the Washington's, Abrahams, and uncle Ben Franklin. Just as I associate pot with Harry Potter. It's the ultimate mathematical equation that cancels out the root of two evils. As there are good people in money, just as there is good magic in Potters. Historically speaking, 1935-36 was a key point year in time. As the 36th state became a resource of silver mining. It also became the last year of the Lady Peace Silver Dollar. Carson City is indeed a capitol hill of historian buildings. However the Carson Valley Historical Society got me pondering the untold history. As in all my times in Carson City there was never a mention of their neighboring town of Carson Valley. Wizardry speaking, it brings up the question of time when Secret Society becomes a Historical Society. When stories of silver became silver legacy. I believe I found the answer to be 35. The number of years the US mint ceased production of the US dollar. The same number of landmarks along the Carson Trail between the capital and the Valley. This year it was in the form of sparkling...
Read moreEvery Second Thursday of the month is a lecture , It's a win,win Membership! Your money is well spent, if you join the night of the lecture, you'll receive a free gift on history and your Museum Benefits begins. With both museums one in Genoa and Gardnerville. Check out your calendar of events for the Holidays. Volunteering is the key to success in the museum. Our Museums run on Donations Every...
Read moreThis is a wonderful museum! I didn't allow enough time so I will have to back again, didn't realize how extensive it would be! Besides the history of the Carson Valley, they also cover the Washoe Indians, the wild mustangs, and more on the bottom floor. The book store has a great selection of books! Can't...
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