Men and Boys, Women and Children - Pakistan 1979Clare Smith
This book is a portfolio and a travel memoir. We visited and traveled with Pakistani family friends for a month in the Northwest Frontier Province and the Northern Territories, along the Indus River and in the Karakoram Mountain range. The photographs look as though they were taken two hundred years ago, not thirty years. Today it is one of the world’s most dangerous spots, bordering Afghanistan, it’s a tribal land and never, I think, very peaceful.
Hardcover, with jacket, 11” x 8.5”, 90 pages, 101 images, published 2010, $135 ppd. (ISBN: 978-1-4507-2293-3)
The document presents several Croatian legends:
1) The legend of the "Little Moors" explains the origin of a piece of valuable jewelry found in the area depicting a black man in a turban.
2) The legend of Karolina of Rijeka, who saved her city from destruction during the Napoleonic Wars by convincing a British admiral to cease shelling through her beauty and charm.
3) The myth of Cres explains the origin of the name based on a Greek story about the Argonauts taking the Golden Fleece and the dismembered body parts of their pursuer forming the islands.
The documents discuss how the portrayal and perception of royalty has changed over time from very formal and traditional to more informal and comparable to celebrities. Originally royalty was seen as highly respected authorities depicted through elaborate coronation ceremonies and proper etiquette. More recently, media coverage has focused more on personalities and modernizing traditions, showing royalty in a less sacred light through gossip and humor like the T-Mobile advert. However, perceptions of elegance, wealth and formal dress remain consistent.
The document discusses how media representations of royalty have changed over time from very formal and traditional portrayals focusing on authority, etiquette and ceremony to more informal depictions that emphasize their celebrity status and modernize their public image. Earlier depictions showed royalty in elaborate formal attire, following strict rules of conduct and tradition, whereas more recent works portray them in a more casual light and involve humor through parody.
The document provides an overview of various aspects of Victorian English society between 1837 and 1901. It describes the complex social hierarchy and class system, with different rules of etiquette for men and women of the upper classes. Entertainment for the upper classes included dances held outdoors, with specific dance protocols. Running households required many servants divided into indoor and outdoor roles. Clothing styles were elaborate and constricting for women. There were many poor occupations like chimney sweeps, rat catchers, and factory workers, who often lived in overcrowded conditions. Transportation was primarily by horse-drawn carriages of varying types.
Vivienne Haldane visited Feilding to see if it lived up to its reputation of being a friendly town. She found many examples of friendliness on her visit, from a woman offering her a seat at a cafe to people enjoying community events. The town has a historic museum showing what pioneer life was like and steam train rides. Feilding also has a large collection of clocks and is said to be a very community-minded place where people help one another. Haldane concluded that Feilding deserves its friendly reputation based on her positive experiences.
A legend is a narrative that people tell as a true story involving supernatural or religious elements to uphold community values, though details may be unconfirmed. The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is the most powerful in Western culture, telling of King Arthur, his wife Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot's court at Camelot involving quests for the Holy Grail in a romanticized medieval Britain, though they likely did not exist.
Men and Boys, Women and Children - Pakistan 1979Clare Smith
This book is a portfolio and a travel memoir. We visited and traveled with Pakistani family friends for a month in the Northwest Frontier Province and the Northern Territories, along the Indus River and in the Karakoram Mountain range. The photographs look as though they were taken two hundred years ago, not thirty years. Today it is one of the world’s most dangerous spots, bordering Afghanistan, it’s a tribal land and never, I think, very peaceful.
Hardcover, with jacket, 11” x 8.5”, 90 pages, 101 images, published 2010, $135 ppd. (ISBN: 978-1-4507-2293-3)
The document presents several Croatian legends:
1) The legend of the "Little Moors" explains the origin of a piece of valuable jewelry found in the area depicting a black man in a turban.
2) The legend of Karolina of Rijeka, who saved her city from destruction during the Napoleonic Wars by convincing a British admiral to cease shelling through her beauty and charm.
3) The myth of Cres explains the origin of the name based on a Greek story about the Argonauts taking the Golden Fleece and the dismembered body parts of their pursuer forming the islands.
The documents discuss how the portrayal and perception of royalty has changed over time from very formal and traditional to more informal and comparable to celebrities. Originally royalty was seen as highly respected authorities depicted through elaborate coronation ceremonies and proper etiquette. More recently, media coverage has focused more on personalities and modernizing traditions, showing royalty in a less sacred light through gossip and humor like the T-Mobile advert. However, perceptions of elegance, wealth and formal dress remain consistent.
The document discusses how media representations of royalty have changed over time from very formal and traditional portrayals focusing on authority, etiquette and ceremony to more informal depictions that emphasize their celebrity status and modernize their public image. Earlier depictions showed royalty in elaborate formal attire, following strict rules of conduct and tradition, whereas more recent works portray them in a more casual light and involve humor through parody.
The document provides an overview of various aspects of Victorian English society between 1837 and 1901. It describes the complex social hierarchy and class system, with different rules of etiquette for men and women of the upper classes. Entertainment for the upper classes included dances held outdoors, with specific dance protocols. Running households required many servants divided into indoor and outdoor roles. Clothing styles were elaborate and constricting for women. There were many poor occupations like chimney sweeps, rat catchers, and factory workers, who often lived in overcrowded conditions. Transportation was primarily by horse-drawn carriages of varying types.
Vivienne Haldane visited Feilding to see if it lived up to its reputation of being a friendly town. She found many examples of friendliness on her visit, from a woman offering her a seat at a cafe to people enjoying community events. The town has a historic museum showing what pioneer life was like and steam train rides. Feilding also has a large collection of clocks and is said to be a very community-minded place where people help one another. Haldane concluded that Feilding deserves its friendly reputation based on her positive experiences.
A legend is a narrative that people tell as a true story involving supernatural or religious elements to uphold community values, though details may be unconfirmed. The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is the most powerful in Western culture, telling of King Arthur, his wife Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot's court at Camelot involving quests for the Holy Grail in a romanticized medieval Britain, though they likely did not exist.
This document tells the story of Thomas Worthington, who mysteriously disappeared many years ago while working as a supercargo on a ship. Years later, a ragged stranger claiming to be the long-lost Thomas Worthington appears at the mansion of his wealthy family in Weckford. He tells of misfortunes and asks for help, but is rejected by all his relatives. However, when he reveals his identity to one brother, Benjamin Worthington, the truth of his story is confirmed by a birthmark. Benjamin sends him away but the stranger instead finds refuge with his distant cousin, Mrs. Amelia Perley.
The document provides information about several top tourist attractions in Orlando, Florida. It discusses the city of Orlando and describes it as the theme park capital of the world, noting it attracts over 57 million visitors annually. It then summarizes several major theme parks in Orlando, including Walt Disney World parks like Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. It also briefly describes Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND Florida.
This document provides information about an upcoming timed online auction of fine jewellery, watches and silver taking place on November 17, 2021. It highlights several high-value lots in the auction, including a diamond necklace estimated at €60,000-€60,500 and an emerald and diamond pendant necklace estimated at €19,000-€22,000. The document provides details about registering and bidding for the auction online through Easy Live Auction, as well as payment procedures and shipping information for purchased items.
BURMA ROYAL RUBY NAGAMAUK STORY
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/who_stole_burmas_royal_ruby
Who stole Burma’s royal ruby?
https://prospectburma.org/prospect-blog/alex-bescoby-burmas-lost-royals/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/02/one-mans-mission-track-royal-ruby-burma-stolen-ancestors-british/
Burmese royal arrives in London to demand return of lost ruby ‘hidden in the Tower of London’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDVOWGlXSh0
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/02/one-mans-mission-track-royal-ruby-burma-stolen-ancestors-british/
http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/asia-department/a-new-buddhist-art-gallery-at-the-va
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dhL0q69YzY
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/a-royal-relatives-hunt-for-burmas-stolen-ruby-20171104-gzeulf.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burmas-Famous-Padamya-Nga-Mauk&id=9141709
http://hlaoo1980.blogspot.com/2017/01/royal-ruby-nga-mouk-on-british-imperial.html
https://www.facebook.com/myanmarroyalsociety/posts/793104044123462
Raleigh, North Carolina was established in 1792 as the state's permanent capital. According to local legend, Joel Lane, who operated a tavern, used cherry bounce drinks to convince legislators to purchase land from him to establish the capital. Today, Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" and is home to museums of art, history and natural sciences that offer free admission. The area also has a vibrant music scene and is home to professional sports teams and several major universities.
This document provides a 3-day itinerary for Victoria, British Columbia. Some key points:
- Victoria was once a rough frontier town but is now known for its charm and mild climate, drawing many retirees. It retains aspects of its Native heritage.
- Day 1 includes sights like Parliament buildings, Fairmont Empress hotel, and Chinatown alleys, as well as shopping, food, and drinks at a brewpub with harbor views.
- Day 2 focuses on nature, including a bike ride through Beacon Hill Park and its rose gardens and children's farm. Whale watching is also included.
- Day 3 highlights the Royal British Columbia Museum and a drive to the Butchart
This document provides descriptions of 18 former mining and frontier towns across the American West that are now considered ghost towns. It describes the boom periods when these towns were populated due to mining or railroad activity, and their subsequent declines when resources dried up or jobs moved on. Many of the towns, such as Bodie, CA and Deadwood, SD, are now preserved attractions that give visitors a glimpse into the past through their remaining historic structures and artifacts.
This document outlines the rules for the first round of a quiz competition between 6 teams. It states there will be 6 two-part questions, with one direct question going to each team first. If a team cannot answer the first part, the question passes clockwise or anti-clockwise. The team that answers the first part correctly gets to answer the second part for additional points. If no team answers the first part, the team with the original direct question may answer the second part. First and second parts are each worth 10 points. The quizmasters' decisions are final.
This document provides an overview of summer activities and traditions in Saratoga Springs, New York. It discusses the town's history as a popular resort destination in the late 19th century due to its mineral springs and horse racing. Today, Saratoga Springs continues to attract many visitors in the summer for its cultural performances, shops, restaurants, and the horse races at Saratoga Race Course. The document focuses on specific summer traditions like attending the opera, concerts, horse races, and taking the mineral waters at the Roosevelt Baths.
This document provides a detailed itinerary for a 16-day road trip touring Quebec, the Maritimes, and Prince Edward Island in a motorhome. Key stops included Quebec City, Fundy National Park, Peggy's Cove, Halifax, Baddeck, Cape Breton Highlands, Fortress of Louisbourg, Charlottetown, Cavendish, and St. John. The log entries describe touring landmarks, scenery, and experiences at each location along the route.
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The document contains summaries of various locations and events from 2000-2008. It describes Runaway Bay in Jamaica which offers good snorkeling and diving, with reef fish and lobster traps visible in the water. It also describes hiking along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal between Georgetown and Cumberland Maryland, seeing locks and housing placed alongside. Ladybugs are seen flocking to rocks in Boquillas Canyon along the Rio Grande river in Texas.
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This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document describes various locations around the world, with each paragraph devoted to a different place, such as Zabriskie Point in Death Valley, El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico, and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. Details are given about the geography, attractions, and recommended activities at each location. The document serves as a guide to experiencing these diverse cultural and natural destinations.
The DC IAMCP Chapter is proud to present 3 Perfect Days in Washington DC, a Local Microsoft Partner's Insider Guide to the host city of WPC 2010 Washington DC! More info about IAMCP at www.iacmp-us.org. More about Washington DC Chapter: www.iamcp.org/washingtondc.
The document provides an itinerary for a 9-day, 1,137 mile road trip from Scranton, Pennsylvania to St. Catherines, Ontario along the northern US and southern Ontario route. The itinerary lists over 20 sites visited along the way, including museums, parks, historical sites, and other points of interest related to mining, oil, lumber, manufacturing and more. Log entries describe highlights and details from visits to each location on the tour.
The Ghost Hunter's Guide to the Grand CanyonAustin Gratham
The document discusses several haunted locations around the Grand Canyon known for ghost sightings and paranormal activity. The oldest hotel on the canyon's rim, El Tovar, is said to be haunted by its former proprietor Fred Harvey. At Hopi House, poltergeist activity has been reported including computers turning off and displays being thrown. One worker who died during construction of railings at Maricopa Point is sometimes seen and heard there. Kolb Studio houses eerie relics that may unsettle visitors. Ghostly figures have also been sighted in places connected to plane and car crashes near the canyon.
The document summarizes a group's trip to the Ukrainian Village neighborhood in Chicago. It provides background on the history and demographics of the area, which began as a farming community settled by Ukrainian immigrants in the late 19th century. It then details the group's journey to the neighborhood by public transit, including stops at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and Ukrainian National Museum. Finally, it discusses some of the local cuisine, including restaurants and Black Dog Gelato.
This document provides a summary of Victoria, Canada and its Chinatown district. It describes Chinatown as the edgier side of genteel Victoria, known for its gold rush era when 10,000 people lived crammed into six blocks. It discusses the narrow Fan Tan Alley, once filled with opium dens and gambling but now gift shops. It also notes many buildings had hidden floors to hide families from authorities enforcing living limits.
This document tells the story of Thomas Worthington, who mysteriously disappeared many years ago while working as a supercargo on a ship. Years later, a ragged stranger claiming to be the long-lost Thomas Worthington appears at the mansion of his wealthy family in Weckford. He tells of misfortunes and asks for help, but is rejected by all his relatives. However, when he reveals his identity to one brother, Benjamin Worthington, the truth of his story is confirmed by a birthmark. Benjamin sends him away but the stranger instead finds refuge with his distant cousin, Mrs. Amelia Perley.
The document provides information about several top tourist attractions in Orlando, Florida. It discusses the city of Orlando and describes it as the theme park capital of the world, noting it attracts over 57 million visitors annually. It then summarizes several major theme parks in Orlando, including Walt Disney World parks like Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. It also briefly describes Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND Florida.
This document provides information about an upcoming timed online auction of fine jewellery, watches and silver taking place on November 17, 2021. It highlights several high-value lots in the auction, including a diamond necklace estimated at €60,000-€60,500 and an emerald and diamond pendant necklace estimated at €19,000-€22,000. The document provides details about registering and bidding for the auction online through Easy Live Auction, as well as payment procedures and shipping information for purchased items.
BURMA ROYAL RUBY NAGAMAUK STORY
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/who_stole_burmas_royal_ruby
Who stole Burma’s royal ruby?
https://prospectburma.org/prospect-blog/alex-bescoby-burmas-lost-royals/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/02/one-mans-mission-track-royal-ruby-burma-stolen-ancestors-british/
Burmese royal arrives in London to demand return of lost ruby ‘hidden in the Tower of London’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDVOWGlXSh0
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/02/one-mans-mission-track-royal-ruby-burma-stolen-ancestors-british/
http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/asia-department/a-new-buddhist-art-gallery-at-the-va
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dhL0q69YzY
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/a-royal-relatives-hunt-for-burmas-stolen-ruby-20171104-gzeulf.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burmas-Famous-Padamya-Nga-Mauk&id=9141709
http://hlaoo1980.blogspot.com/2017/01/royal-ruby-nga-mouk-on-british-imperial.html
https://www.facebook.com/myanmarroyalsociety/posts/793104044123462
Raleigh, North Carolina was established in 1792 as the state's permanent capital. According to local legend, Joel Lane, who operated a tavern, used cherry bounce drinks to convince legislators to purchase land from him to establish the capital. Today, Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" and is home to museums of art, history and natural sciences that offer free admission. The area also has a vibrant music scene and is home to professional sports teams and several major universities.
This document provides a 3-day itinerary for Victoria, British Columbia. Some key points:
- Victoria was once a rough frontier town but is now known for its charm and mild climate, drawing many retirees. It retains aspects of its Native heritage.
- Day 1 includes sights like Parliament buildings, Fairmont Empress hotel, and Chinatown alleys, as well as shopping, food, and drinks at a brewpub with harbor views.
- Day 2 focuses on nature, including a bike ride through Beacon Hill Park and its rose gardens and children's farm. Whale watching is also included.
- Day 3 highlights the Royal British Columbia Museum and a drive to the Butchart
This document provides descriptions of 18 former mining and frontier towns across the American West that are now considered ghost towns. It describes the boom periods when these towns were populated due to mining or railroad activity, and their subsequent declines when resources dried up or jobs moved on. Many of the towns, such as Bodie, CA and Deadwood, SD, are now preserved attractions that give visitors a glimpse into the past through their remaining historic structures and artifacts.
This document outlines the rules for the first round of a quiz competition between 6 teams. It states there will be 6 two-part questions, with one direct question going to each team first. If a team cannot answer the first part, the question passes clockwise or anti-clockwise. The team that answers the first part correctly gets to answer the second part for additional points. If no team answers the first part, the team with the original direct question may answer the second part. First and second parts are each worth 10 points. The quizmasters' decisions are final.
This document provides an overview of summer activities and traditions in Saratoga Springs, New York. It discusses the town's history as a popular resort destination in the late 19th century due to its mineral springs and horse racing. Today, Saratoga Springs continues to attract many visitors in the summer for its cultural performances, shops, restaurants, and the horse races at Saratoga Race Course. The document focuses on specific summer traditions like attending the opera, concerts, horse races, and taking the mineral waters at the Roosevelt Baths.
This document provides a detailed itinerary for a 16-day road trip touring Quebec, the Maritimes, and Prince Edward Island in a motorhome. Key stops included Quebec City, Fundy National Park, Peggy's Cove, Halifax, Baddeck, Cape Breton Highlands, Fortress of Louisbourg, Charlottetown, Cavendish, and St. John. The log entries describe touring landmarks, scenery, and experiences at each location along the route.
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The document contains summaries of various locations and events from 2000-2008. It describes Runaway Bay in Jamaica which offers good snorkeling and diving, with reef fish and lobster traps visible in the water. It also describes hiking along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal between Georgetown and Cumberland Maryland, seeing locks and housing placed alongside. Ladybugs are seen flocking to rocks in Boquillas Canyon along the Rio Grande river in Texas.
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This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document describes various locations around the world, with each paragraph devoted to a different place, such as Zabriskie Point in Death Valley, El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico, and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. Details are given about the geography, attractions, and recommended activities at each location. The document serves as a guide to experiencing these diverse cultural and natural destinations.
The DC IAMCP Chapter is proud to present 3 Perfect Days in Washington DC, a Local Microsoft Partner's Insider Guide to the host city of WPC 2010 Washington DC! More info about IAMCP at www.iacmp-us.org. More about Washington DC Chapter: www.iamcp.org/washingtondc.
The document provides an itinerary for a 9-day, 1,137 mile road trip from Scranton, Pennsylvania to St. Catherines, Ontario along the northern US and southern Ontario route. The itinerary lists over 20 sites visited along the way, including museums, parks, historical sites, and other points of interest related to mining, oil, lumber, manufacturing and more. Log entries describe highlights and details from visits to each location on the tour.
The Ghost Hunter's Guide to the Grand CanyonAustin Gratham
The document discusses several haunted locations around the Grand Canyon known for ghost sightings and paranormal activity. The oldest hotel on the canyon's rim, El Tovar, is said to be haunted by its former proprietor Fred Harvey. At Hopi House, poltergeist activity has been reported including computers turning off and displays being thrown. One worker who died during construction of railings at Maricopa Point is sometimes seen and heard there. Kolb Studio houses eerie relics that may unsettle visitors. Ghostly figures have also been sighted in places connected to plane and car crashes near the canyon.
The document summarizes a group's trip to the Ukrainian Village neighborhood in Chicago. It provides background on the history and demographics of the area, which began as a farming community settled by Ukrainian immigrants in the late 19th century. It then details the group's journey to the neighborhood by public transit, including stops at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and Ukrainian National Museum. Finally, it discusses some of the local cuisine, including restaurants and Black Dog Gelato.
This document provides a summary of Victoria, Canada and its Chinatown district. It describes Chinatown as the edgier side of genteel Victoria, known for its gold rush era when 10,000 people lived crammed into six blocks. It discusses the narrow Fan Tan Alley, once filled with opium dens and gambling but now gift shops. It also notes many buildings had hidden floors to hide families from authorities enforcing living limits.
This document provides suggestions for sights near Big Bend National Park, including:
1. Historic towns like Castroville and Brackettville known for preserved structures from the 1800s and Old West.
2. State parks featuring ancient pictographs at Seminole Canyon and the restored Gage Hotel in Marathon.
3. Additional points of interest on the way out of Big Bend like the former mining town of Terlingua, now a tourist destination, and the mysterious Marfa lights.
4. Attractions in the Davis Mountains area such as Fort Davis historic site, Indian Lodge inn, and McDonald Observatory.
Uptown, founded in 1900, got its name from a store owner and became an entertainment destination as trains terminated there. It boomed in the 1920s with housing and venues, but the middle class left for suburbs in the 1950s. Large projects in the 1960s eliminated low-cost housing and southern white residents dispersed, as Asian, Hispanic and African American migrants moved in. The Uptown Theatre opened in 1925 as a massive movie palace, and the Green Mill cocktail lounge opened in 1907 and became known for jazz. Graceland Cemetery, established in 1860, is a large Victorian-era cemetery in Uptown designed with landscaped grounds.
Pioneer Ancestors of Erma P Gordon AndersonJoeAnd41
The document provides background information on the pioneer ancestors of Erma Phyllis Gordon Anderson. It describes their multi-month journey of over 5,500 miles from their homes in Europe to settle in Utah in the mid-1800s. They traveled by foot, wagon trains, and ships to stage areas in Iowa and Nebraska before making the final leg of the journey west. They helped establish the first settlements in Utah and carved out lives in the wilderness of the West.
Presentación sobre lugares a visitar en el encuentro en Leeds en junio 2014. Con esto preparamos al alumnado para las visitas e introducimos la voz pasiva en el momento del currículum programado.
2. NORTHERN NEVADA GHOST TRAIL
hosts in Northern Nevada aren’t of the ghoulish campfire variety. Here, they tell stories of the past …
of the colorful characters of the Comstock era, when silver was king and Virginia City was the cultural
center of the Western expansion, or when getting a divorce required establishing residency in Reno during
an extended stay. Whether it’s Lake Tahoe’s smoky showrooms that hosted characters like Frank Sinatra and
Marilyn Monroe during the golden age of casinos, or the pioneer families of rural settlements like Genoa,
the apparitions that appear to some today are a reminder of connection between history and place.
3. Fourth Ward School Museum
From Virginia City’s southern entrance,
visitors will delight in the Fourth Ward
School, made famous as the inspiration for
the haunted house at Walt Disney World.
Constructed in 1876, the Second Empire-
style building was designed for 1,025 grammar
The Comstock sites of Virginia City, Gold and high school students. The building was
Hill, Silver City and areas of Dayton are all shuttered for 50 years before preservationists
part of a National Historic Landmark. reopened it as a museum with exhibits and
For more information on sites and events in interpretive displays.
the Virginia City area please visit
Virginia City Convention and Tourism Authority y 537 South C Street Courtesy of Comstock Historic District Commission
y 86 South C Street y Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
y 800.718.7587 775.847.7500 May 1 through October 31 Piper’s Opera House
www.visitvirginiacitynv.com y Admission
Adults $5, children $3 (ages 6-16) Built between 1863 and 1865, Piper’s
Children under 6 free with an adult Opera House is considered one of
Silver Terrace Cemeteries y More information the nation’s most famous performance
775.847.0975 venues and one of the most significant
On the dramatic, windswept hillsides www.fourthwardschool.org vintage theaters in America. Piper’s is
of Virginia City, among the abandoned Photo by Candace Wheeler; Voices of the Past; A Cemetery Performance
also one of the Comstock’s centers for
mines that remind visitors of the Comstock’s the supernatural. Manifestations of John
heyday, reside the Silver Terrace Cemeteries. Piper himself are often said to appear in
The ornate, Victorian-era plots tell the stories the building; visitors often detect a strong
of Virginia City’s history and immigrant cigar odor despite a strict no-smoking
culture, capturing their profiles in colorful policy. In the upper left proscenium
inscriptions. The Silver Terrace Cemeteries box, a young woman believed to be the
host more than 100 visitors a day during the incarnation of a period prostitute has been
summer months. seen looking down.
y End of North E Street y 1 North B Street
(Off C Street business district) y Call for operating hours and
y Open 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily schedule of events
y More information y More information
www.comstockcemeteryfoundation.com 775.847.0433
www.pipersoperahouse.com
4. St. Mary’s Art Center Mackay Mansion
The first stop for any ghost hunter at Built of brick in the Italianate style, the
St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City Mackay Mansion first served as the
is Room 11. This is where the “White Nun” Gould and Curry Mining Company offices and
is said to frequently stop during her rounds provided accommodations for the company
at the former hospital. Accounts have her mine superintendent. The building survived
apparition appearing late at night from one Virginia City’s Great Fire of 1875, after which
of the windows on the second floor. The it became a local business headquarters and
building now serves as a center for art retreats residence for one of the most powerful and
and conferences, but the history, dating back wealthy men on the Comstock, John Mackay.
Photo by Candace Wheeler
to 1875 when it was built by the Daughters Of spirits past, the mansion has many. A female
of Charity and Father Patrick Manogue on Victorian-era ghost sits in a high-backed chair Washoe Club
land donated by Mrs. John W. (Mary Louise) in the living room and moves around on the
Mackay, lives on. third floor. The “Child in White” likes to muss Originally called the Millionaires Club,
the freshly made bed in another upstairs room. Virginia City’s Washoe Club gave
y 55 North R Street A former servant busies herself, traipsing up sanctuary to nouveau riche men enjoying
y Open 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and down the staircase to finish her chores, the pleasures of their wealth. From the
Tuesday - Sunday while a retired army colonel sits and passes time respectable façade, through a door at the top
Half- hour tours run May – October in the kitchen. of the extraordinary winding staircase, the men
y More information crossed into a world of gambling, cigars, liquor
775.847.7774 y 129 South D Street and prostitutes. A lovely blonde apparition,
www.stmarysartcenter.org y Privately owned; tours by reservation only known as the “Lady in Blue,” appears on the
y More information spiral staircase so often that patrons have
775.847.0173 given her a name, calling her “Lena.” The
Artist: Local Photographer Tony Allen spirits who reside here seem to be particularly
unhappy, they are known to throw things,
move furniture, open and close doors and
poke unsuspecting folks. The Washoe Club is
the oldest saloon in Virginia City. Plan to stop
by for a drink and possible ghost sightings.
y 112 South C Street
y Open 11:00 a.m. until closing
y More information
775.847.7210
5. Gold Hill Hotel
The Gold Hill Hotel is home to the
spirits of Rose and William. Rose
manifests as the scent of “Attar of Roses”
perfume, while William uses strong pipe
tobacco. There is also a noisy, giggling gaggle Courtesy of Comstock Historic District Commission
of children who like to run up and down
the halls, and a heavy-footed individual who
prefers the stairway. These manifestations are
so common that the hotel staff doesn’t even Gold Hill was founded in 1859 by
miss a beat when they occur. Behind the four friends, James “Ole Virginia”
hotel is a miner’s cabin and the entrance to Fenimore, Jack Yount, John Bishop, and
the Yellow Jacket Mine. This mine had a fire Alec Henderson. Located two miles south
in 1869 that caused the mine to collapse and of Virginia City, the town’s fortunes rose and
explode, sending smoke into the Crown Point fell with the Comstock mines. Gold Hill was
and Kentucky Mines. The fire killed 35 men known for its six mines that produced several
and the miners reported finding smoldering million dollars worth of gold and silver by
timbers for two years. Walking along the bluff, 1880. Many of the men buried at the Gold
people have heard pick-and-shovel noises and Hill Cemeteries were miners who died in
murmured voices. mining accidents.
y One mile south of Virginia City on Hwy 342 y From the Gold Hill Hotel, travel south on
y More information HWY 342 approxiamtely 0.3 miles until you
775.847.0111 reach a dirt road on right, turn right onto dirt
www.goldhillhotel.net road. At top of hill take sharp right, follow as it
winds around cemetery. There is a gate on the
south side.
6. Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walks
Those who dare to take the guided Kit
CARSON CITY Carson Trail Ghost Walk will have
chance encounters with spirits of the past.
For more information on sites and events in This 90-minute tour starts at the Nevada
SILVER CITY the Carson City area please visit the State Museum, winding through Carson
Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau City’s Victorian-era historic district. Hosts
Silver City Cemetery 1900 South Carson St., Suite 100 wear period costumes, portraying ghosts and
other prominent figures from Carson City’s
Silver City dates to 1859, resting on y 800.NEVADA.1 or 775.687.7410 storied past.
a weak spur of the Comstock Lode. www.visitcarsoncity.com
The people of Silver City attempted mining,
but milling proved more profitable. It took y Tours available the Saturday of Memorial
Comstock miners a while to discover that the Day Weekend and the third Saturday
local bluish mud was actually silver, but two Thanks largely to Mark Twain’s book in October.
early prospectors who lived where Silver City Roughing It, legendary stagecoach driver y For more information contact the
would be founded realized its importance. Hank Monk is better remembered than the Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hosea and Ethan Allan Grosch discovered pillars of local society buried around him at at 800.NEVADA.1 or 775.687.7410
silver ore in the midst of gold mining, but what Lone Mountain Cemetery. These grounds
they knew died with them. In 1857 the Grosch record the history of the rich and poor, Lone Mountain Cemetery Procession, Courtesy Nevada State Museum,
brothers tragically died within three weeks of famous and infamous, and often offer the sole Carson City, Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs
each other. Hosea suffered blood poisoning artifact to tell the story of the community and
from a foot wound and Ethan Allan froze in a individuals who formed it. Those who rest at
stream. The cemetery is located east of town. Lone Mountain include Abram Curry, the
founder of Carson City; and Jennie Clemens,
y From the Gold Hill Hotel take HWY 342 2.2 daughter of Orion Clemens and niece of
miles to Silver City, turn up 2nd Street, right on Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) and Henry
High Street, left at first dirt road, cemetery is on William Lockerman, an African American
right. If traveling from Carson City, take HWY Civil War soldier. A map and walking tour
341, turn onto 342 to Silver City. book is available at the cemetery office.
y 1044 Beverly Drive:
From Carson Street, turn east on Winnie Lane,
right on Roop Street, left on Beverly Drive.
y Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
y More information 775.887.2111
7. The Edwards House
The Edwards House is another
haunted residence that, according to
local lore, was home to a ghostly housekeeper.
In the late 1800s, Mrs. Maria Anderson
served as the housekeeper and nanny for the
Edward family. It is said that her favorite
furnishing was a piano that had been shipped
around the Cape to Carson City. The piano
never needs dusting - even today - because
the ghost of Mrs. Anderson continues to
The Brewery Arts Center Governor’s Mansion keep it clean. In addition, several people have
reported seeing Mrs. Anderson sitting in the
The Brewery Arts Center is also the Completed in July 1909, the Governor’s home’s big bay window - as she once loved to
subject of ghostly reports. Several Mansion is a commanding Neo Classical do when she was alive.
visitors to the building report the feeling of Revival building. The stone mansion has
being watched and have heard unexplainable been haunted since the 1950s, when a friend y 204 N. Minnesota Street
noises. One witness claimed to have seen a presented the governor with an antique mantel y Private, but open to the public on
man dapperly dressed in a brown checked clock that apparently contained spiritual Memorial Day Weekend and during the
suit with a vest and yellow tie. The ghost is energy suspended in time. Parlor doors open Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk
believed to be James P. Maar, a one-time by themselves, and some visitors detect a (third Saturday in October)
officer in the local Masonic Lodge that met cold, drifting presence. For many years, staff y More information
for many years in the building, and who was and overnight guests have reported seeing 775.687.7410 or 800.NEVADA.1
in charge of keeping order in the hall. It is and hearing a woman in a long white dress
said that the ghost is always polite and acts followed by a young girl wandering the second
like a gentleman. This performing arts center floor. Despite numerous sightings, no one is
is open to the public year round, including an quite sure who they are or why they haunt the
art gallery and artisans store. Check out their mansion, although some have speculated that
web site for the performing arts calendar. they are former First Lady Una Dickerson and
her daughter, June Dickerson, the only child
y 449 W. King Street ever born in the house.
y Open year round
y More information 775.883.1976
www.breweryarts.org y 606 North Mountain Street
y More information 775.687.3000
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10. Carson Pioneer Cemetery Empire Cemetery
Pioneer Cemetery is the first known Many founders of the community of
cemetery in Carson City. It was once Empire as well as Carson City are buried
the final resting place for Major William at Empire Cemetery. Most prominent is the
Ormsby and his scout, William S. Allen after founder of Empire City himself, Nicholas
they were killed at the Battle of Pyramid Ambrose, who was born October 8, 1824
Lake on May 12, 1860. While Allen’s grave and died May 22, 1880. His wife, Rebecca is
remains, Mayor Ormsby’s body was moved to also buried there. One of Mark Twain’s early
Carson City in 1907 by his family. Today, a attempts at fictional hoaxes involved Nicholas
large granite cross, dedicated to Ormbsy and “Dutch Nick” Ambose’s establishment. He
Allen, stands erect along with a handful of wrote of a horrific murder-suicide, with
remaining headstones. the dying assailant at the doorstep of the
Sears-Ferris House y Drive west on Fifth Street As Fifth Street way station. The hoax failed, leaving Twain
curves sharply to the left and turns into Terrace embarassed because other newpapers took it
Yet another ghost story involves the Street, there is an empty lot between two seriously. The incident left him determined to
boyhood home of George Washington houses. Park and hike about 150 feet up hill to do better with his next experiment in writing.
Gale Ferris Jr. In the early 1900s, a lavish wedding the cemetery. y East on William Street (HWY 50), turn
party was being held in the home. Several guests
at the party spoke to a woman dressed in a right on Deer Run Road, right at BLM Field
The Ormsby County Poor Office; drive 0.4 mile, turn right on dirt road,
wedding gown (who was not the bride) near the
back gate. The guests later asked the confused
Farm Cemetery immediate right into parking area adjacent to
father of the bride why there were two brides at power boxes. Park and walk to cemetery at top
The Ormsby Poor Farm was a place for of steep hill.
the wedding. He said there was only one bride
folks down on their luck who could not
despite their claims to having seen a second one.
afford a place to stay. The farm was located at
Later, it was discovered that there had been a
the southwest end of Carson City, south of what
wedding party in the house years earlier. It is said
is now Fuji Park south of Clear Creek. Located
that the ghost of the first bride returned to watch
in a small fenced area are the graves of two Civil
over the party.
War veterans, John Thoroughman and James
Johnson.
y 311 W. Third Street on southeast corner
of Third and S. Division streets y Turn right onto Clear Creek Road, left into
y Private, but open to the public on Fuji Park and park in lot. The gravesite is
Memorial Day Weekend and during the located in a wooded area near the southeast
Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk end of the park. The site is somewhat diff icult
(third Saturday in October) to f ind, but if you pass south through the
y More information equestrian center and head to the west, you will
775.687-7410 or 800.NEVADA. see the graves in a fenced area beneath the trees.
11. Wild Rose Inn (Genoa)
Located behind the Wild Rose Inn, a
Victorian bed and breakfast, is the Knott
CARSON VALLEY Family graveyard established in 1859. The
grave of 26-year-old Elzy Knott, is located
For more information on sites and events in there. His father, Thomas, refused to bury his
the Carson Valley area visit the son in the local Mormon graveyard because
Carson Valley Visitors Authority in Gardnerville Elzy was killed over a bridle by a Mormon
1477 Hwy 395 (Visitor Center located in youth.
Douglas County Museum building)
y 2332 Main Street, Genoa
y 800.727.7677 y More information
www.visitcarsonvalley.org 775.782.5697
www.wildrose-inn.com
Genoa Cemetery
Mottsville Cemetery
Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada in Garden Cemetery (Gardnerville)
the Carson Valley, the Genoa Cemetery The settlement of Mottsville was named
was established in the 1860s to provide an for Hiram Mott, an early Carson Valley Established in the late 1800s, Garden
alternative to the Chinese Cemetery that was rancher. The Mott family was prominent in Cemetery holds generations of
inconveniently located among the residences early Nevada history. Hiram Mott’s daughter- prominent Carson Valley families. All are part
of the townspeople. The first to be buried in in-law, Eliza, was one of the first non-Indian of the history of this community, and their
the Genoa Cemetery was a male schoolteacher women to settle in the state. The Mottsville contributions to the valley stand today. Carson
whose headstone was marked by a marble dresser Cemetery was established in 1857 and was Valley men and women proudly served their
top. The cemetery is the final resting place of among the state’s first cemeteries. nation in many conflicts, both in the United
many early settlers and those who followed. States and the world-at-large: Veterans of the
One of the most visited graves is that of John y From Genoa drive six miles south on American Civil War, Spanish-American War,
A. “Snowshoe” Thompson, the “Mailman of HWY 206 (Foothill Road). Turn left on World War I, World War II, Korean War, and
the Sierra”, who delivered mail from Genoa to Mottsville Road, left on Old Foothill Road, the Vietnam War rest here.
Placerville between 1856 and 1876, traversing drive 0.3 mile, cemetery on left.
the mountains on homemade skis. y South on HWY 395 into Gardnerville, right
on Cemetery Street, follow road to cemetery.
y From Genoa, drive north on Foothill Road. y More information
Look for Genoa Cemetery sign on left side of 775.782.2555 or 775.782.2010
road. Snowshoe Thompson’s gravesite is located
in SW corner by caretaker’s shed.
12. Franktown Creek Cemetery
WASHOE VALLEY Franktown was established in 1855 in
the Washoe Valley by Orson Hyde,
probate judge of Carson County, Utah
Bowers Mansion Tombstone Territory. He built a sawmill that became an
important enterprise in furnishing timber
The Bowers Mansion was built in 1863 to the Comstock mines. The Dall quartz/
by Lemuel “Sandy” Bowers and his wife, gold mill employed hundreds of workmen,
Eilley, and is the finest example of the homes and fertile farms surrounded the town.
built in Nevada by the new millionaires of With the completion of the railroad from
the Comstock mining boom. The mansion, Carson City to Virginia City in 1869, the
designed by J. Neeley Johnson, a builder milling business rapidly lost its importance
and ex-governor of California, combined and the once prosperous town declined.
Georgian and Italianate architectural styles. It
was modeled after a design conceived by Eilley y One mile south of Bowers Mansion on Old
based on her recollection of elegant buildings U.S 395, turn right onto Franktown Road,
in her native Scotland. The Bowers employed right onto Will Sauer Road (private road);
stonecutters from Scotland for the construction cross bridge at Franktown Creek. Cemetery
of their new home, which eventually cost parking on right.
$400,000 to build, an exorbitant sum in
the 1860s. Eilley and Sandy toured Europe
from 1861 to 1863, purchasing furniture,
statuary, paintings and other adornments for
their home. The grave site sits in back of the
mansion at the top of a rise.
y Turn right from 395 South to Bowers
Mansion onto Old U.S. 395. Drive 1.7 miles,
turn right into parking lot. Mansion located at
south end of park. Follow the “Bowers Grave
Trail” located at the rear of the mansion to
grave site at the top of the hill.
y For tours and more information
775.849.0201 or 775.849.0644
13. Sauer Family Cemetery
(also known as Washoe City Cemetery)
Andrew Sauer was born January 4, 1829, in Dielheim, Germany. Sauer, a butcher by trade, and his bride, Katherine Becker, came
to Washoe Valley in 1859 from California. They raised cattle, carrots and potatoes for the mining towns. The Sauer ranch was a
friendly stopping place for travelers, and due to Sauer’s vast accumulation of knowledge, was also a gathering center for intellectuals of
the region. The Sauers had 11 children.
y From Reno, drive south on Hwy 395 and park at Washoe Flats Steakhouse located at 555 Highway 395 N., Washoe City.
Be very careful to avoid traffic on the highway.
14. y 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, Nevada
From Reno, take Interstate 80 west 25 miles
to U.S. Highway 267 exit; follow U.S. 267
south 10 miles to Kings Beach; turn left at
the light on State Route 28; go two miles to
LAKE TAHOE Crystal Bay; resort is on the right at the
Nevada state line.
Thunderbird Lodge y Resort is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Ghost tour in the summer only on
The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the
Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
last residential estates on the Nevada
The tour lasts 40 minutes.
shores of Lake Tahoe from the period in which
y Admission
prominent San Francisco society built homes
$8 adults, $5 children (ages 6-15)
in the region. It is a must-see site for anyone
y More information
interested in history and ghosts. The Lodge
800.CAL.NEVA or 775.832.4000
was built in 1938 by George Whittell, a wealthy
www.calnevaresort.com
socialite and playboy, whose life was defined
by outrageous behavior in his youth and his
eccentricities in his later years. Reported to Image courtesy of Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society
Cal Neva Lodge, circa 1950
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Nevada-Reno Library
have several ghosts wandering the property,
most haunting activity occurs in the boathouse
and the pool house. Whittell commissioned Cal Neva Resort
the 55-foot Thunderbird yacht in 1940 and
this grand vessel would not fit in the original Frank Sinatra once owned the Cal Neva
boathouse. Whittell decided to convert the Resort and lavishly entertained his
boathouse to an indoor pool and build a bigger swinging friends, including Marilyn Monroe,
boathouse elsewhere on the property. While certain members of the Kennedy family,
working in the pool house, accessible through and the mobster Sam Giancana. Marilyn
the 600-foot underground tunnel, a laborer fell Monroe’s spirit has spooked guests inside the
from a ladder and died. Superstitious by nature, bungalow where she reportedly attempted
Whittell ordered everything left as it was at the suicide; others have spotted her spirit in the
time of the accident and had the room sealed. swimming pool, and in the halls of the new
hotel. The ghost of Sammy Davis, Jr. is said to
y Tours by reservation only beg visitors for a little peace and quiet. And
y More information some believe that phantom visitors wander
775-832-8750 or 1.800.GO.TAHOE the tunnel that runs beneath the hotel to the
www.thunderbirdlodge.org closet of Marilyn’s cabin.
15. Morrill Hall at University
of Nevada, Reno Campus
The first building of the University of
RENO Nevada, Reno campus, Morrill Hall is
a rare example of the Second Empire style.
For more information on sites and events in When the hall was constructed in 1885,
the Reno-Tahoe area please visit Nevada was little more than a collection
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority of rough mining camps and railroad towns.
4001 S. Virginia Street, Suite G The new university hall symbolized the
Reno, NV 89502
determination of the people of Nevada
800.FOR.RENO 775.827.7600
www.visitrenotahoe.com to provide educational opportunities for
themselves and their children. A woman
dressed in 1920s attire haunts Morrill Hall,
Hillside Cemetery and certain paranormal events reportedly
Mountain View Cemetery plague the building.
Reno’s earliest cemetery was founded April
27, 1875 by Wiltshire Sanders who granted This cemetery contains the earthly y University of Nevada, Reno, at the
a patent to use 40 acres for the Hillside Cemetery. remains of some of Nevada’s greatest intersection of Ninth and North Virginia Street
Today, the cemetery is landscaped with scattered figures from the past. Pay your respects to y More information
and skewed headstones that signify the 1,434 people Senator Pat McCarran, Mayor Ed Roberts www.unr.edu
once buried there.While prominent figures in Reno’s and Velma Johnston “Wild Horse Annie,”
history are buried there, a portion of the cemetery an animal-rights activist who exposed the Courtesy of University Archives, University of Nevada-Reno
was used as a Potters Field, for indigents, and those cruel methods used by ranchers, hunters
families that could not afford a plot. The graveyard, and “mustangers” to remove wild horses
perched on a hill overlooking downtown Reno, is a from public lands. Her campaign resulted in
monument to the early pioneers and original settlers. Congress passing Public Law 86-234, which
Historically and culturally significant, the oldest banned air and land vehicles from hunting
cemetery in Reno contains the names of those who and capturing wild horses on state land. This
helped shape and develop the city; Frank Orr,George became known as the Wild Horse Annie Act.
Peckham and Edmund Plumb among them.
y 435 Stoker Avenue
y Located west of the University of Nevada,
Reno campus between University Terrace and (accessible from Stoker Avenue via west
Nevada Street. From I-80 turn north on Fourth Street)
y More information
Virginia Street, left on 9th street, continuing
onto University Terrace to Nevada Street. 775.329.9231
16. Enjoy these special sites in Northern Nevada, and remember,
while visiting cemteries, no gravestone rubbings are allowed and
acts of theft and vandalism are felonies in the state of Nevada.
For more information visit www.ghosttrailnv.com