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SUMMARY:Lecture Series continues at the Gold Hill Hotel! Kim Harris performs as Virginia City's most famous "Working Girl"
DESCRIPTION:Julia Bulette! \nJulia C. Bulette was perhaps Virginia City’s most infamous “working girl”\, as well as a cherished member of Virginia Company #1’s volunteer fire department. \nIn her own words\, Julia will share with her audience\, a world so often misunderstood\, with dignity and insight.  She will tell of her most exciting life in which she was welcomed at society venues such as Maguire’s Opera House\, yet shunned on the street by the local women citizens. And\, she will recount her scandalous murder and what became of the man blamed for it. \nKim Harris \nKim Harris is an accomplished Chautauquan who has portrayed living history characters at various venues including Genoa Cowboy Festival\, Pipers Opera House\, the Gold Hill Hotel\, the Odeon Saloon\, Dangberg Historic Park and The Lake Tahoe Chautauqua Festival. \nHarris currently serves as Events Manager at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden\, NV\, and is the owner and operator of Western History ALIVE!  where she portrays several Chautauqua characters including Calamity Jane\, Lizzie Borden and Libbie Bacon Custer. \nCome for dinner and drinks at 4:30\, 5 or 5:30 p.m. and then the lecture starts at 7 p.m. \nLecture is $10 \nUse the form below to sign up for this incredible performance:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nNumber of people in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nWhat is the time you would like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-kim-harris-julia-bulette/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  Monette Bebow-Reinhard - "VC vs Bonanza" A Tale of Merging Histories
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues! – Thursday\, June 20th\, with Monette Bebow-Reinhard with “Virginia City vs Bonanza: A Tale of Merging Histories”  \nWe are pleased to continue our 2024 Lecture Series! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nBIO: \nA mother of three\, Bebow-Reinhard earned BA in 2000 / MA in 2006 in history\, and loves finding truth in mythology. After earning her master’s in history Bebow-Reinhard became obsessed with research. Once field work was done on her master’s thesis\, and following three years as curator at a copper artifact museum\, she began compiling a master database of all pre-contact copper artifacts found in the Americas (currently totaling over 90\,000). She is turning her copper database of over 85\,000 artifacts into a series of resource manuals; the first three are now available and the fourth is on the Four Corners copper and updated bell research\, also out now. She has published a major nonfiction book\, Civil War & Bloody Peace: Following Orders\, that took 20 years to pull together\, now in second edition; she queried for five years before taking the KDP publication route. Her new book is available through Rowman & Littlefield\, her first contract since 2017\, when three fiction novels were published with two different publishers; now all are available through KDP at Amazon. She’s working on several other fiction novels and one nonfiction\, and is hopeful that more contracts are in her future. She writes at bebowbooks.blog regularly and is also a commercial and stage actress. \nDescription: \nWhen Monette realized that Bonanza episodes were not shown in a historical timeline\, she wondered just how much history the series used\, and the idea was born\, not just to explore episodes\, but also to include real (and legendary) Virginia City and Nevada history. She’s hopeful she’ll be able to edit her home movies on a 1990 trip to the Ponderosa Ranch theme park\, and also that her editing skills will allow her to intro some of her Virginia City history with the accuracy of the some of the Bonanza episodes. She will be forever grateful to Joe Curtis\, Virginia City historian\, for his help with the book. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nNumber of people in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nWhat is the time you would like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/vc-vs-bonanza/
LOCATION:Gold Hill Hotel\, 1540 Main Street P.O. Box 1067 \,  \, Gold Hill\, NV\, 89440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sandie La Nae lecture “Eilley” Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion – 2024 Lecture entertainment series continues!
DESCRIPTION:2024 Lecture/ Entertainment Series Continues! – Thursday\, June 6th\, Sandie La Nae with “Eilley” – Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion – a power point lecture \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. – $10 for lecture \nLecture Description:   \nLearn who Eilley was\, how she lived\, and about her phenomenal intuitive abilities. \nInformation for the book and lecture is mostly from the top researchers of Eilley’s life: Betty Hood and Arline La Ferry (both winning awards for their research skills.  \nEilley was a true Nevada Pioneer\, and it was an honor to write about her\, and is an even bigger honor to present her in this PowerPoint program. Join in the fun on June 6th. \nBio –   \nWearing many different hats in the world of Metaphysics and the Paranormal\, Sandie is also an author of (28\, to date) volumes about historic buildings and towns. “It is important (and fun)\, to write about our past.” states La Nae. “Each day as history marches on\, each one of us becomes part of that design.” \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nDinner Reservation Time\n 4:30 P.M.\n 5:00 P.M.\n 5:30 P.M.\n Lecture Only
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/sandie-la-nae-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series - Continues with Stanley Paher's "Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps - The Sequel"
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are pleased to continue our 2024 Lecture Series! \nThursday\, May 2nd lecture will be Stanley Paher’s lecture on: “Nevada  Ghost Towns & Mining Camps and other interesting Desert destinations – The Sequel” \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description: \nStanley Paher is the author of  Nevada  Ghost Towns & Mining Camps\, which since its publication in 1970 has sold 68\,800 copies.  Recently Paher followed  up his award-winning book with a companion Desert Atlas which features  about 1\,800 destination points throughout Nevada and eastern California all located on 71 color  maps. \nPaher’s powerpoint  show will draw from  these books as well as from his collection of  unpublished photos.  His voice-over  presentation of about 40 minutes will  conclude with a question and answer session. \nThis will be an all new lecture with never presented material.  You will not want to miss it!  Copies of Stanley’s books will be available for purchase and signing. \nBio: \nNative Nevadan Stanley Paher is owner of Nevada Publications which  in 51 years has  published 114 books  by 53 different authors. Ever since his  years at Las Vegas High School\, he has  explored  desert areas throughout the Southwest through  hiking\, jeeping and camping. In 1982 he moved  permanently to Reno in an effort to  retire but admits he has not done a very good  job of it. Currently  he continues to publish books and   search for  paper items including stock certificates\, “dead” post office cancellations\, and  out of print Nevada books. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the Dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n Lecture only
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-stanley-paher/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues with Joe Curtis and Ron Gallagher! "Crime on the Comstock"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2024 Gold Hill Lecture Series! (LIMITED DINNER RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE) \nThursday\, April 4th The Gold Hill Hotel Presents: Joe Curtis and Ron Gallagher as they discuss “Crime on the Comstock”! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description: In their folksy\, often humorous\, yet always truthful way\, the Relic (Ron) and the other old guy (Joe; aka C.L. Yearzago) will examine Crime on the Comstock and it’s Associated Activities.  Ron has assured us that this review\, which should take no more than three to four hours (spoof) will look at the kinds of crime\, some actual cases and interesting cases that may span the significant period from the 1860s and maybe some stuff clear into the 1980s (that’s history from 45 years ago). \n—C.L. Yearzago (150 years ago) \nJoe Curtis: Joe’s parents moved to VC in 1958 when they bought a building and opened a museum dedicated to the history of life on the Comstock.  He grew up amidst the museum and became infatuated with the history of the Comstock and began collecting old photos of the area back in the day. \nRon Gallagher:  local aged artifact of the Comstock.  Raised here\, lots of relatives dating well into the lower 1800’s and a head full of Comstock knowledge\, recollections. stories and other associated Comstock BS. \n-Please call or text  775-847-0111 or use the form below to make your reservation: \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nDinner Reservation Time\n 4:30 P.M.\n Lecture Only
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/joe-curtis-and-ron-gallagher-crime/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:2024 Lecture Series: Chautauqua Performance - DebiLynn Smith as "Nellie Mighels Davis"
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Hill Hotel is proud to begin the 2024 Historic Lecture and Entertainment Season!\n\nThursday\, March 21st 2024\, Featuring “Nellie Mighels Davis” a Chautauqua by Debilynn Smith!\n\nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nDescription:  One thing you can say about Nellie Mighels Davis is she had fortitude! Born in Maine\, she travelled across oceans and dirt roads to come to Carson City\, NV to be with her Newspaper Editor husband. She took on the rigors of the travel and the wildness of the country and the ocean and became a prominent business woman\, community leader and beloved citizen of Carson City. Hers is a story of life in the Nevada Territory; full twists and turns\, and amusing anecdotes sure to entertain and intrigue you. \n\nBio:  DebiLynn Smith was born in Bishop California and raised in Bridgeport CA. She lived her entire young adult life on the Eastern Sierras including going the first two years of college in Susanville\, CA. She did her first Chautauqua at the age of 13 in 8th grade when she portrayed Laura Ingalls Wilder. When they handed her the costume she was supposed to wear\, she refused to wear it and made an entirely “period correct” one for the part. She has portrayed several ladies of prominence who were pioneers on the Eastern Slopes of the Sierras. She has even done a talk on the point of view of a 1849 Gold Prospector and of a Chinese Railroad Worker. She is a Living Historian\, portrays an Apothecarist\, and makes all of her own period correct attire.\n\nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We will be serving our “Special Event” menu!  Some of the most popular entrees that we serve at the Crown Point Restaurant!  Classics such as Miner’s Tri-tip and Crown Point Chicken. We have these classics and more on our recently updated Special Event menu!!\n \nPlease call or text 775-847-0111 or use the form below to make your reservation for this great evening: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the Dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n Lecture only
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-chautauqua-performance2024/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series continues!  Join Ron Brinegar with Krista Jenkins as we "Celebrate Nevada the Cowboy Way"
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, August 3rd  \nWe are pleased to continue the 2023 Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nJoin these award winning Western Entertainers for a delightful evening of Music and Poetry from days of old!  Enjoy cowboy poetry\, music\, and campfire humor.  Family friendly entertainment for guests of all ages.  For more details about Ron and Krista click to view their event guide: \nhttps://online.flipbuilder.com/ktrj/sqvp/ \nBio:  Ron moved to Arizona years ago from the northern Nevada area\,\nwhere he performed at many cowboy poetry events in California\,\nWashington and Wyoming\, with regular performances at the Red\nMule Ranch show near Sacramento\, Ca. along with host Ron and\nMarie Scofield and the Old West Trio. \nRon’s signature poem “Mirror” was selected by a London\npublisher to be featured in a pictorial tribute book to the American\ncowboy. Two of his poems have been put to music offered on Cd’s\nby three different popular cowgirl singers in Arizona and Texas. \nIn Arizona Ron’s been featured twice at one of the largest cowboy\npoetry gatherings in the west\, the popular Cochise Cowboy\ngathering in Sierra Vista\, Arizona. His humorous stories and warmhearted\npoems of the range earned him the title\, “Gentleman\ncowboy poet”. His western humor centers around two Nevada\ncowboys\, Bucky\, and Nate\, who get into all kinds of trouble while\ntrying to do the right thing well\,\nmost of the time.\n \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nTelephone number in case we need to contact you about your reservation:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Lecture Only\n Lecture and Dinner\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are having dinner with us\, what time would you like to dine?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-cowboy-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  Sgt. Major Bryan Staples with "Sand in a Whirlwind: History of The Paiute War of 1860"
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues! – Thursday\, May 18th\, July 6th\, July 20th\, August 17th with Sgt. Major Bryan Staples with “Sand in a Whirlwind: History of The Paiute War of 1860”  \nWe are pleased to continue our 2023 Lecture Series!  This is a four part war history lecture series by VC’s own Sgt Major Staples!!! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nSgt. Major Bryan Staples\, a retired military man\, formerly of the Department of the Pacific\, Federal Battalion\, operations consultant and longtime Civil War reenactor\, will present about the Paiute War of 1860 at the Gold Hill Hotel’s Lecture Series Event on May 18th. \nThis is a 4 part war history series concluding with the epic history of Captain Edward Storey. \n\nPart 1 – May 18th\nPart 2 – July 6th\nPart 3 – July 20th\nPart 4 Cpt. Storey Series Conclusion – Aug 17th\n\nStaples\, the former owner of Sergeant-Major’s Silver Dollar Saloon in Virginia City\, has been involved in Civil War reenactments in Northern Nevada for many years. Now that he is retired\, he can be found in full uniform most weekends on C Street sharing stories with visitors. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nWhich Date in the Series are you reserving for?\n Part 2 Thursday 7/6\n Part 3+4 Thursday 8/17\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/sgt-major-bryan-staples/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Gold Hill Hotel\, 1540 Main Street P.O. Box 1067 \,  \, Gold Hill\, NV\, 89440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  Sgt. Major Bryan Staples with "Sand in a Whirlwind: History of The Paiute War of 1860"
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues! – Thursday\, May 18th\, July 6th\, July 20th\, August 17th with Sgt. Major Bryan Staples with “Sand in a Whirlwind: History of The Paiute War of 1860”  \nWe are pleased to continue our 2023 Lecture Series!  This is a four part war history lecture series by VC’s own Sgt Major Staples!!! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nSgt. Major Bryan Staples\, a retired military man\, formerly of the Department of the Pacific\, Federal Battalion\, operations consultant and longtime Civil War reenactor\, will present about the Paiute War of 1860 at the Gold Hill Hotel’s Lecture Series Event on May 18th. \nThis is a 4 part war history series concluding with the epic history of Captain Edward Storey. \n\nPart 1 – May 18th\nPart 2 – July 6th\nPart 3 – July 20th\nPart 4 Cpt. Storey Series Conclusion – Aug 17th\n\nStaples\, the former owner of Sergeant-Major’s Silver Dollar Saloon in Virginia City\, has been involved in Civil War reenactments in Northern Nevada for many years. Now that he is retired\, he can be found in full uniform most weekends on C Street sharing stories with visitors. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nWhich Date in the Series are you reserving for?\n Part 2 Thursday 7/6\n Part 3+4 Thursday 8/17\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/sgt-major-bryan-staples/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Gold Hill Hotel\, 1540 Main Street P.O. Box 1067 \,  \, Gold Hill\, NV\, 89440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Holiday Lecture!  "Christmas in Nevada" -  Patricia Cafferata
DESCRIPTION:This is the last lecture of 2022!  A very special holiday lecture and a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! \nLecture/ Entertainment Series Continues! “Christmas in Nevada” by Patricia Cafferata – a lecture and book signing! \nThursday\, December 1st \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.  $10 each \nDescription: \nThe delightful and touching stories in Christmas in Nevada tell how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday\, from 1858 to the present day. Some are told by well-known Nevadans\, such as Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)\, Robert Laxalt\, and former governors Bob List and Richard Bryan\, but much more of the book shows ordinary Nevadans celebrating in diverse ways the wonders of the season. The range of the state’s ethnic and immigrant heritage is showcased by stories of Basque\, Mexican American\, Native American\, and African American celebrations\, along with traditions of Italian\, German\, Danish\, and Serbian origin. Some of the more unusual accounts include the story of three miners trapped underground for forty-five days during the Christmas season\, Tonopah’s “Nevergreen” tree\, and Reno’s Santa Pub Crawl with thousands of costumed revelers. Through extensive research and personal interviews\, Patricia D. Cafferata has created a heartwarming collection of stories\, guaranteed to be treasured. Whether Santa arrives on a sleigh in a mining camp in Silver Peak\, Esmeralda County\, or a zip line down Fremont Street\, Las Vegas\, Christmas in Nevada brings warm memories\, excitement\, and good cheer. \nBio: \nAuthor\, historian\, and attorney\, Patty Cafferata is a life-long resident of Reno\, Nevada. Her background includes a diverse career in the law and politics. The first political office she served in was the Nevada Assembly. In 1982\, when she was elected Nevada State Treasurer\, she became the first woman elected to any constitutional office in the state. Cafferata has also served as district attorney of Lincoln\, Lander and Esmeralda counties at different times.  \nCafferata wrote and published nine books on Nevada history\, including the University of Nevada Press’ book Christmas in Nevada\, a history of how Nevadans have and continue to celebrate the holiday. And\, she co-authored her mother’s memoirs\, Barbara F. Vucanovich: From Nevada to Congress and Back Again\, also published by the University of Nevada Press. \nCafferata and her late husband\, H. Treat Cafferata\, M.D\, have three children\, nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00 & 5:30 p.m.  \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nTelephone number in case we need to contact you about your reservation:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Lecture Only\n Lecture and Dinner\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are having dinner with us\, what time would you like to dine?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-christmas-in-nevada/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  "Wicked Virginia City" by Pete Mires
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues! – Thursday\, September 15th with Pete Mires “Wicked Virginia City “ \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nDescription:  Perched on the side of a mountain in the Nevada desert\, Virginia City existed for one reason only: to make money. The mining frenzy of the mid-nineteenth century uncovered veins of precious metals that would be expressed in billions today\, attracting the enterprising madam Cad Thompson\, the charismatic highwayman Nickanora and a plethora of swindlers. Miners\, flush with their wages\, supported a healthy economy of gambling\, drinking\, and prostitution and even launched a few political careers. Sam Clemens\, who became Mark Twain while reporting for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise\, called it “the livest town that America had ever produced.” Join author Peter B. Mires as he explores the seamy side of this quintessential mining boomtown. He will be selling and signing copies of his book Wicked Virginia City at the event. \nBIO:  Peter B. Mires\, a Vermont native\, first came out west in 1990 and has been fascinated with northern Nevada ever since. He received his Ph.D. in historical geography from Louisiana State University in 1988 and subsequently taught at the University of Minnesota-Duluth\, the University of Delaware\, and Western Nevada College. His publications include six books and more than fifty scholarly articles\, book reviews\, and op-ed pieces. Dr. Mires is retired and lives in Reno\, and when not reading or writing he may be found hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail or exploring the Nevada outback. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease call 775-847-0111 to make a reservation or use the form below:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nDinner Reservation Time\n 4:30 P.M.\n 5:00 P.M.\n 5:30 P.M.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-wicked-virginia-city/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20190530T045029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T181129Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Lecture Series Continues!  "Nevada Black Bears" by Carl Lackey
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, July 21st with Lackey’s “Nevada Black Bears” \nWe are pleased to continue the 2022 Lecture Series! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nCarl Lackey\, a wildlife biologist with Nevada Department of Wildlife\, has been studying bears since 1997. He will present the recent history of black bears in the state and the current conservation of the species. \nBlack bears have been in Nevada long before we lived here\, but by the early 1900s they had been exterminated from the state. Conservation efforts and habitat regeneration allowed black bears to begin coming back into Nevada and reinhabit their old stomping grounds.  Carl will give us a unique perspective on the current state of the black bears in Nevada and the efforts being made to prevent us from repeating the past! \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture Only\n\n\nDinner Reservation Time\n 4:30 P.M.\n 5:00 P.M.\n 5:30 P.M.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-carl-lackey-nevada-black-bears/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20200304T082259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T190914Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Lecture Series Continues!  ** Thursday\, June 2nd\, Featuring “Frank Sinatra\, the Rat Pack\, Mobsters and the Rest of the Story” by Guy W. Farmer
DESCRIPTION:2022 Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, June 2nd\, Guy Farmer with Special Guests Mike Fischer and Mike Archer bring to conclusion the Frank Sinatra Cal-Neva Story! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nDescription: Guy W. Farmer\, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist\, will speak on “Frank Sinatra\, Mobsters and the Cal-Neva Adventure” \nLearn all the sordid details firsthand of how Nevada’s gaming control agencies revoked Sinatra’s gambling license for hosting Chicago Godfather Sam “Momo” Giancana at North Lake Tahoe’s Cal-Neva Lodge and Casino. \nMike Fischer and Mike Archer will help tell the other side of the story and how Frank Sinatra did eventually regain his Nevada Gaming License.  It will be a fun evening as the story unfolds from both sides perspective! \nBio:  Guy W. Farmer\, the Nevada Appeal’s award-winning political columnist grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington Journalism School\, worked for daily newspapers in Washington and Oregon before coming to Carson City in January\, 1962\, as Associated Press (AP) capital correspondent. \nIn 1963 Gov. Grant Sawyer hired him as public information officer for the Nevada Gaming Commission and State Gaming Control Board. Farmer was the “bug” on the phone line when Frank Sinatra called Gaming Board Chairman Edward A. Olsen in a failed attempt to head-off revocation of the singer’s gambling license for hosting Giancana\, who was listed in the state’s famous “Black Book” of unsavory characters — gangsters\, that is! \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, & 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-guy-farmer/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20190913T042443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T010946Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  “Capitalism Lost: The Systemic Road to Recovery” by Corrado DeGasperis
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, May 19th with Corrado DeGasperis’ – “Capitalism Lost: The Systemic Road to Recovery” \nWe are pleased to continue the 2022 Lecture Series! \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nDescription:  Mr. DeGasperis will present a current and compelling view of capitalism and how current practices\, paradigms and short term views (greed and fear) are undermining society and how a more sustainable\, systemic view of capitalism and our society must pervade for society\, as we know it\, to sustain and prosper.  This presentation aggressively challenge current norms\, including economic\, monetary and accounting policies and usually result in lively debates with the audience. \nBio:  Mr. DeGasperis is Executive Chairman\, Comstock Mining Inc.\, since September 2015\, President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2010\, also a founding member and the Chairman of the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture\, a 501(c)3\, not-for profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Comstock Lode Historic District and the Chairman of the Virginia City Tourism Commission. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5:00\, 5:30 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-capitalism-lost/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20190215T051733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T222533Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture/ Entertainment Series Continues! Gus Fincel "Nevada Territory Vigilance Committee 1858-1887 Part 1"
DESCRIPTION:     \n2022 Lecture/ Entertainment Series Continues! “Nevada Vigilance Committee 1858-1887 Part 1″ by Gus Fincel – Special Guest David John! \nThursday\, April 7th \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.  $10 each \n** We will be limiting the sign ups to no more than 50 people ** \nLecture Notes: \nThe presenter of this lecture\, Gus Fincel\, is a member of the historical community services non-profit organization\, known as “601 Vigilance Committee” in Virginia City. He will be sharing some insights in his lecture on the historical perspectives of the Vigilance Committees of the Nevada Territory as well as the State of Nevada after statehood. Gus has been a member of the “601” since 2009\, served as compliance officer for six years and three terms as Chairman. His insights into the history of Vigilance Committees of Nevada is unique\, thought provoking and an exciting trek though local history. \nJoining Gus with various solo musical complements is David John.  David is a musician\, song writer\, and owner of Aztec Records.  With extensive experience in the music industry as a song writer in Nashville and Los Angles\, he has performed for over 40 years. \nHis classic western songs about the American West and Westward expansion in the 81850’s will definitely add to the evenings enjoyment. \nBio:   \nA U.S Marine veteran\, 35 years in law enforcement veteran\, Gus held previous positions as an Deputy Sheriff\, Officer\, Sergeant\, Lieutenant\, Captain\, Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief as a Division Commander. He was a founding member of the California Peace Officers Killing and Assault Task force at the Peace Officer Standards and Training for the State of California. Gus is a Nationally recognized expert witness for State and Federal courts involving police policies\, procedures\, weapons and officer safety tactics. \nHe has over 43 books\, numerous archived newspaper articles and manuscripts dating back to the 1850’s involving the history of Nevada and the American Western expansion of the era including the Comstock. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5\, & 5:30 p.m. \nCall 775-847-0111 or fill out the form below to reserve your seat:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-gus-fincal/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T203000
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SUMMARY:Joe Curtis presentation tonight!  "If Sutro Tunnel Is not a Tunnel then what is it?!"
DESCRIPTION:           \n2021 Lecture/ Entertainment Series Continues! – Thursday\, October 7th\, Joe Curtis with “If Sutro Tunnel Is not a Tunnel then what is it?!” \n– Part 1 October 7th \n-Part 2 November 18th \nDinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description:   It’s a presentation\, not a lecture.  As such\, he may have some prizes available for those that participate!  This is the first part of the presentation about the research Joe has conducted about the Sutro Tunnel and his experience as a guide.  The second and final part of the presentation will be Thursday November 18th\, here at the Gold Hill Hotel. \nA Nevada wonder that everyone wonders about.  A photo review and  open discussion about the 5 W’s of an amazing project in support of  the Comstock workings.  A project that cost $14 per inch ($336.00 today) to dig the 3.88 miles from Dayton Valley to the Savage Mine in the 1870’s. \nBio – Joe Curtis:  Joe arrived from Carson City in 1958 with his parents who opened an historical museum in VC and thus Joe was steeped in the history of the Comstock.  He began collecting old photos and old original source history materials as a teenager. \nJoe is a purist in the history of the Comstock.  Myths are fun and ok but need to be so identified.  He has worked with Discover\, National Geographic\, History Channel and Smithsonian on Comstock history as well as a number of private documentaries and authors. \nHe served several years in the Army\, retiring from Carson City Sheriff’s Dept.  Joe operated the Mark Twain Bookstore for 22 years\, has his own graphics and sign business and currently serve as the Director of Emergency Management for Storey County. \nIf it’s Comstock history\, Joe is on it! \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30\, 5\, & 5:30 \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 4:30 p.m.\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/joe-curtis-sutro-part-1-lecture-tonight/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20191022T042636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T042636Z
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SUMMARY:Last lecture of the year!  "Beyond the Tunnel" About Adolph Sutro - by author Mark Stern
DESCRIPTION:Last lecture of the year! – Thursday\, November 21st with Mark Stern’s “Beyond the Tunnel” A book presentation & lecture about Adolph Sutro \nWe are pleased to continue the 2019 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nAdolph Sutro was famous for three things: the tunnel under the Comstock Silver Mines which bore his name; his dominance over the real property in San Francisco where he owned one twelfth of the city’s real estate; and his election as Mayor of that city. Earlier biographical treatments of Sutro concentrated upon construction of the tunnel and devoted little space to his other accomplishments. This book emphasizes the years after he had left the tunnel project and tells the story of a great entrepreneur in real estate\, entertainment and community leadership against dedicated enemies. \nBio:  Mark Abbott Stern is a mechanical engineer (Purdue University\, 1951) who spent 38 years in the aerospace business before writing his first book  – also a biography – about David Franks\, a merchant in Philadelphia during the 1700’s who supplied meals and other materials to the British Army from the French & Indian War through the Colonial period and the Revolutionary War. Since retiring from aerospace\, Stern spends a portion of each week servicing pianos in the workshop of a prominent re-builder. When he can find the time\, he enjoys playing tennis. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/last-lecture-of-the-year-beyond-the-tunnel-about-adolph-sutro-by-author-mark-stern/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190801T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20190721T013436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190721T013436Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  "Dominique Laxalt\, An Iron Man that Started in a Wooden Wagon" by Mike Fischer
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, August 1st with Mike Fischer’s “Dominique Laxalt\, An Iron Man that Started in a Wooden Wagon” \nWe are pleased to continue the 2019 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nThe legendary Laxalt family is well known in Nevada.  In many ways\, Dominique Laxalt is the prototypical Basque. Leaving his homeland to seek economic opportunity in America\, he struggled but through hard work and perseverance\, succeeded against long odds. There is no way that could have occurred without the aid of his wife\, Theresa. The program follows the ups and downs of of the Laxalt family’s journey and ends with the successes of the next Laxalt generation as Theresa and Dominique go to their final rewards! \nBio:  Mike Fischer\, a life long Nevadan and former Dental Surgeon\, Once retired he served as the “Director of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs” under Governor Gibbons and Governor Sandoval’s Cabinet until the department was formally disbanded. He is now an independent scholar whose interests include the history of Nevada\, cowboys\, ranching\, politics\, bootlegging\, gambling and crime. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-dominique-laxalt-an-iron-man-that-started-in-a-wooden-wagon-by-mike-fischer/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20190412T010242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T032647Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  Neal Cobb with “Harold’s Club” Nevada’s Oldest Casino Remembered”
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, May 16th with Neal Cobb’s “Harold’s Club” Nevada’s Oldest Casino Remembered \nWe are pleased to continue the 2019 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nTo a fast-buck carnival man like Raymond I. (Pappy) Smith\, it was like the ring of a silver dollar when Nevada legalized gambling back in the 1930’s.  He didn’t know much about casino games\, but he figured he couldn’t go wrong by sending his sons to Reno to set up shop with a couple of nickel slot machines and a penny roulette game. \nEven in the midst of the Great Depression\, the pioneer venture in a small room fronting North Virginia Street showed promise. \nPappy promoted “The Biggest Little City in the World” far and wide. “Harold’s Club or Bust” signs featuring the outline of a Conestoga wagon soon appeared in remote corners of the world. \nBusiness became so good that he built a seven-story tower billed as the “World’s Largest Casino.” The place had a Western theme\, and employees dressed in Western garb to complete the effect. \nThe biggest slot machine pay-out was a jackpot on which the reels showed pictures of the Smiths. The casino’s off-the-wall promotions included “mouse roulette\,’ in which the winner would be decided by a mouse crawling out of a hole and resting on a certain number. \nIt was 50 years ago this March that Harold Smith Sr. and Raymond I. Smith opened Harold’s Club\, Nevada’s oldest casino. \nBio: Neal Cobb was born in Reno in 1939. As an adult he worked in the family business Modern Photo. Worked at KNEV-FM 95.5\, Dec 25 1953 – 1980 which was Nevada’s first “Successful” FM station. \nNeal served four years with the U.S. Navy as Radioman\, later as a craps dealer at Harold’s Club\, eight years on Board of Adjustment Washoe County\, eight years Washoe County Planning Commission\, eleven years City of Reno Historical Resources Commission\, and recognized author of two books “Reno Now and Then”\, books 1 and II\, and as an integral part of the Nevada Historical Society since 1988. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-neal-cobb-with-harolds-club-nevadas-oldest-casino-remembered/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T203000
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CREATED:20190322T013227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T013315Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture series Continues!  Bert Bedeau with "Hucksters and Bohos and Hippies\, Oh My!"
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series Continues – Thursday\, April 18th! “Hucksters and Bohos and Hippies\, Oh My!” by Bert Bedeau \nWe are pleased to continue the 2019 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture \nPlease note this lecture WILL NOT be at the Gold Hill Hotel.\nIt will be at the:  Comstock History Center\n20 North “E” Street\nVirginia City\, NV  89440 \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nMost people are familiar with the 19th century story of the Comstock–silver strikes\, miners\, Mark Twain\, John Mackey\, bonanza and borracsa!  But there is more to the story. How did a dying mining town of a few hundred souls change into the tourist mecca that we know today? \nThe tale is as fascinating as the stories of mining glory. Come hear about Hucksters and Bohos and Hippies\, Oh My! As told by your friendly neighborhood preservation bureaucrat Bert Bedeau. \nBio:  Presented by Michael A. “Bert” Bedeau who has served as the District Administrator for the Comstock Historic District Commission in Virginia City since 1999.  Previously he worked for the State Historic Preservation offices in Idaho and South Dakota.  He holds a BA in History from Occidental College and an MA in Historic Preservation Studies from Boston University. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nTo sign up for this exciting lecture please email Steven Saylor:  steven@comstockfoundation.org
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-bert-bedeau-with-hucksters-and-bohos-and-hippies-oh-my/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181129T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232119
CREATED:20181112T072408Z
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SUMMARY:Final Lecture of the Season!  Gregory Crouch with "The Bonanza King" - John Mackay - Sold Out!
DESCRIPTION:This will be the final lecture of the 2018 Season with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, November 29th lecture will be Gregory Crouch with:  “The Bonanza King” – John Mackay\n \n  \n** This lecture is sold out!  Sorry\, we cannot take anymore reservations ** \n  \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nIn his talk\, Gregory Crouch will discuss local-legend John Mackay\, who got his start in the United States as a destitute Irish immigrant brought here when he was 9 years old. Mackay grew up in New York City’s Five Points slum (“The Gangs of New York neighborhood)\, came of age amid the violent mayhem of the California Gold Rush\, and rose to the full power of his manhood in the deep\, rich\, and outrageously dangerous mines of the Comstock Lode beneath Virginia City and Gold Hill\, Nevada\, the ultimate Old West boomtowns. \nOn the Comstock\, Mackay worked his way up from nothing\, battling the pernicious “Bank Ring” of California capitalists who’d monopolized the lode\, and struck the legendary Big Bonanza\, a stupendously valuable body of gold and silver ore buried 1\,500 feet below the center of the town. \nThe extraordinary wealth Mackay extracted from the Comstock Lode drove wild stock market frenzies in San Francisco and launched his wife\, whose beginnings were every bit as humble as his own\, on a meteoric social career among the finest European aristocrats. When John Mackay died in 1902—with a personal fortune equivalent to about $50 billion modern dollars—front page obituaries all over Europe and the United States hailed him as one of the most admired Americans of the age. \nSpeaker/ Bio:  Gregory Crouch is an author who specializes in adventurous and historic subjects. He has five major books in publication. \nHe has published stores in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, National Geographic Adventure\, Smithsonian\, Time\, American History\, World War II\, Islands\, Outside\, Popular Mechanics\, Backpacker\, and many other national and regional media\, and dozens of adventure stories for Rock & Ice\, Ascent\, Alpinist\, and Climbing. \nIn 1988\, Gregory Crouch graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point\, New York\, where he studied military history. \nHe lives in Walnut Creek\, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/final-lecture-of-the-season-gregory-crouch-with-the-bonanza-king-john-mackay/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  "The Great Flume Ride" by Tony Ilradi
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, November 15th lecture will be Tony Ilradi on:  “The Great Flume Ride”\n \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nIn 1875\, an East Coast newspaperman was treated to the trip of a lifetime. H.J. Ramsdell\, a New York Tribune reporter\, was assigned to Virginia City to report on the Comstock. He got more of a story than he bargained for. \nWhile touring the various mining works\, mining magnate John Mackay suggested Ramsdell visit to his company’s flume. Two days later\, Ramsdell met with Mackay’s partners\, James Fair and James Flood\, in Virginia City. Joining them on the trip was John Hereford\, the contractor who built the big flume. Flood and Fair challenged Ramsdell to join them for a ride down the flume by hog trough. Hog troughs were crude boats\, V-shaped like the flume and 16 feet long. The 200-pound reporter could not believe what he was hearing\, but he thought\, “If men worth 25 to 30 million dollars apiece could afford to risk their lives\, I could afford to risk mine which is not worth half as much.” For a bit of comfort\, two small boards were installed as seats. \nOne experienced flume shooter warned\, “A flume has no element of safety. You cannot stop\, you cannot lessen your speed; you have only to sit still\, shut your eyes\, say your prayers\, take all the water that comes…and wait for eternity.” \nReporter Ramsdell was able to write a good story\, but his main satisfaction came from the fact that his wealthy hosts were so battered and sore\, they could not get out of bed the next day. \nBio: \nTony Ilradi is a historian\, lecturer\, cowboy poet\, musician who has entertained folks across the nation for over 25 years. And\, a former employee of Sierra Pacific Power / NV Energy before that. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-the-great-flume-ride-by-tony-ilradi/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series continues!  The Life & Times of George Hearst / Comstock Miner\, by Fred Holabird
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, November 1st lecture will be Fred Holabird on:  “The Life & Times of George Hearst / Comstock Miner”\n \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nGeorge Hearst of Comstock fame was raised in a log cabin on his family’s farm in rural Missouri. \nHe headed to California in 1850 for the gold rush. In the summer of 1859\, Hearst learned of the wonderful silver assays of the “blue stuff” on what was to become the Comstock Lode. Hearst hurried over to the Comstock where he arranged to buy a one-sixth interest in the Ophir Mine. That winter\, Hearst and his partners managed to mine 38 tons of high-grade silver ore\, packed it across the Sierra on muleback\, had it smelted in San Francisco\, and made $91\,000 profit\, or roughly $2\,500\,000 in 2016 dollars. \nOur guest lecturer \, Fred Holabird is well know Nationally as a historian and antiquities specialist. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-the-life-times-of-george-hearst-comstock-miner-by-fred-holabird/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series continues! Larry Martin with “Gold is where you find it\, or not”
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, October 18th lecture will be Larry Martin on:  Metal Detectors\, Visual Observation\, Buried Treasure and “Gold is where you find it\, or not”\n \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nThis fascinating lecture will discuss and demonstrate how to visually identify gold and silver on the surface of the ground and better yet how to find it with a metal detector. \nI think we all agree on one thing with regards to digging for gold and treasure – finding it quickly & regularly isn’t possible without the best gold detector. There’s no two-ways about it\, investing in a less than adequate device simply isn’t going to work and will likely end in nothing more than sheer frustration. \nLarry’s lecture and demonstration is to ease the burden for budding newbies and also the more experienced who are interested in improving their chances of finding gold. \nVarious metal detectors will be demonstrated at the lecture.  Bring your detectors to the lecture and let’s have some fun testing them out. \nBio: \nLarry Martin – Currently:  Director of Exploration and Chief Geologist Comstock Mining Inc\, Virginia City\, NV \nBorn and raised in northwest Kansas.  Graduated Colorado School of Mines:  BSc. Geologic Engineering & minor in Mining Engineering \nCertified Professional Geologist / American Institute of Professional Geologist \n39 years professional experience in mining or related geological and engineering disciplines.  Assigned to several Nevada mines ranging from early grass root exploration\, to development and expansion phases:   Borealis\, Manhattan\, Hog Ranch\, Olinghouse\, Granstville\, Rawhide\, Sleeper\, Comstock \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture: \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and Lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-larry-martin-with-metal-detectors-visual-observation-buried-treasure-and-gold-is-where-you-find-it-or-not/
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SUMMARY:Lecture series continues!  Cliff Jennings with "Mysteries of the Hale & Norcross Mine: Waste Trestles\, Bins & Dumps"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, October 4th lecture will be Cliff Jennings on:  “Mysteries of the Hale & Norcross Mine: Waste Trestles\, Bins & Dumps”\nA Story of Site Observations\, Model Making and Comstock-V&T History\n \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description:\nIn its heyday\, the Comstock’s major mines were visually dominant and architecturally striking. But when one attempts to make a scale model of one\, questions emerge that drives one to research. Archival photos and drawings are crucial\, and site investigations gives clarity. But once in a while\, one ends up with a bigger stack of questions then at the start. \nThis is a story of one such mine\, and the attempt to research and model it: The Hale & Norcross\, ca. 1890. It is also a story of observations on the ground and from the air; over the Internet and via email. All will help in understanding the structure and making a model of them. And during the process\, a story will emerge of a mysterious little shed whose remains still reside on an man-made hilltop in Virginia City\, Nevada. \nLecturer Bio: \nCliff Jennings is a mechanical designer living in Maryland. Raised in California and about ten years ago\, his interest returned to Comstock mining and the V&T Railroad. His hobby has become his passion with a mix of model railroading\, V&T history and the research and modeling of Comtock mines in their prime. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture: \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-cliff-jennings-with-mysteries-of-the-hale-norcross-mine-waste-trestles-bins-dumps/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues!  Corrado De Gasperis with "Gold and Money"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, September 20th lecture will be Corrado De Gasperis on:  “Gold and Money” \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description:   \nMonetary policy is one of the most impactful\, powerful regulatory tool that\, when combined with destructive practices in the financial\, banking\, capital markets and money management industries\, threatens the sustainability of capitalism and fundamentally the quality and manner of our lives.  Mr. DeGasperis will challenge the assumptions around these monetary practices\, expose the implications of reckless and irresponsible fiscal policies\, at all levels of government\, and discuss gold and other alternative currencies (Cryptocurrencies\, Blockchain\, etc.) role in the global monetary system\, and ultimately\, their immediate\, near-term and potential implication on Nevada. \nLecturer Bio: \nCorrado De Gasperis has been President and CEO of Comstock Mining since April 2010\, and appointed to the Board of Directors in June 2011\, and its Executive Chairman in September 2015. \nMr. DeGasperis is a founding member and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture and is also a Director of the Gold Hill Hotel Inc.\, the most historic\, continuously operating Hotel in Nevada.  He is also the Vice Chairman of the Virginia City Tourism Commission the Northern Nevada Development Authority and the Northern Nevada Network. \nHe brings almost 30 years of industrial metals and precious mining\, operational and financial management and capital markets experience. \nLecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $5 per person. \nCome early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 5\, 5:30\, & 6 p.m. \nPlease fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-corrado-de-gasperis-with-gold-and-money/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series Continues!  "History of the Virginia City Gold Hill Water Company"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, September 6th lecture will be James Bonar on:  “History of the Virginia City Gold Hill Water Company” \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description:   \nIn the 1860’s when the Comstock got it’s start\, water on the Comstock was as precious as gold. \nThis lecture speaks to the early days and then the construction of the water system from Lake Marlette to Virginia City\, still in use today. \nThis visual presentation and educational lecture explores the history of Comstock water and the  development of this amazing gravity flow project. \nBio – James Bonar \nJames Bonar\, a Nevada resident for over thirty years\, his interest is to protect and teach the legacy of our history. He served as President of the Nevada Chapter of the LHA\, Lincoln Highway\, and then Nevada State Director. \nPlease see the sign up form below to make reservations for this exciting lecture!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-history-of-the-virginia-city-gold-hill-water-company/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture series Continues!  "Camels on the Comstock" by Eric Moody
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, August 16th lecture will be Eric Moody on:  “The Virginia City-Austin Camel Freight Business of the 1860s” \nDinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description:   \nJust about everyone who’s been in Nevada for a while is aware that camels were used here in the nineteenth century as beasts of burden. Mostly they were seen in and around Virginia City and the other communities of the Comstock during the 1860s and 1870s.  It’s also pretty well known that the 1875 state legislature passed a law prohibiting camels from the main streets of towns because they spooked horses. \nLess well known is the story of the camels’ use in the major freighting business that developed between Virginia City and Austin in central Nevada in the early 1860’s.  Austin was the most important mining center outside the Comstock\, and between 1863 and 1869\, when the transcontinental railroad extended its tracks across the state\, great quantities of goods were hauled eastward to Austin and its neighboring mining camps – and tons of salt were carried westward for use in the Comstock mills. The hauling was done by freight wagons\, stage coaches\, and pack trains of mules\, burros – and camels. \nThis illustrated presentation takes a look at the Comstock-Austin camel freighting activity of the 1860’s – and the personalities involved\, documenting an unusual and largely forgotten episode of Nevada history.\n \nBio: Eric Moody \nI have been a resident of northern Nevada since 1968\, when I came to Reno to attend the University of Nevada. After living in Reno\, then Washoe Valley (for 25 years)\, I now reside in Sparks\, where I serve on the board of trustees of the Sparks Museum. \nFor thirty years I worked at the Nevada Historical Society in Reno\, as Curator of Manuscripts\, and then as acting Director the last two years before I retired. During this time I also taught history classes for Truckee Meadows Community College\, Western Nevada College\, Old College\, and Chapman College (now elevated to University). \nI’m presently a partner in Nevada in the West Publishing\, which produces periodicals and books about the Silver State’s fascinating past. From 2010 to 2017 I was editor of Nevada in the West magazine; I’ve since graduated to the editorial chair of the Reese River Reveille (a magazine-style revival of the pioneer Austin\, Nevada\, newspaper that began in 1863). \nI have written widely in the fields of Nevada and Western history\, with books that include a biography of Nevada governor Vail Pittman; Western Carpetbagger: The Extraordinary Memoirs of “Senator” Thomas Fitch; Flanigan: Anatomy of a Railroad Ghost Town; a study of early casino gambling in Nevada (1931-1945); and Brewed in Nevada: A History of Nevada’s Beers and Breweries (a booklet coauthored with Robert Nylen). \nThe last time I lectured at the Gold Hill Hotel was back in 1999 – almost twenty years ago.  Not wanting to wear out my welcome\, I have strategically spaced my appearances…. \nPlease see the sign up form below to make reservations for this exciting lecture!  This lecture might very well sell out!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 5:30 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-camels-on-the-comstock-by-eric-moody/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Special Lecture Tonight!  "Most Intrepid Author’s Posse"
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a special lecture tonight for our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, July 26th we will host the “Most Intrepid Author’s Posse” \nDinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description: \nThe Most Intrepid Western Author’s Posse is comprised of four published\, award-winning western authors who love to tell exciting tales of the Old West – some true\, some with a twist. \nTake a literary ride with the Author’s Posse as they travel from across the west into Gold Hill on July 26 where they will speak at the Gold Hill Hotel. \nStories told by the posse promise to transport readers back to the days of the wild frontier when times were rowdy and justice was swift.  The Posse will be discussing their books and the taming of the Wild West.  Their books will be for sale at each stop and the authors will be available to sign them. \nBios of Lecturers Include: \nMonty McCord author of Mundy’s Law: The Legend of Joe Mundy and Hastings: The Queen of the Plains; \nSherry Monahan author of Mrs. Earp: The Wives and Lovers of the Earp Brothers\, The Cowboy Cookbook\, and Frontier Fare; \nBill Markley\, author of Deadwood Dead Men and Dakota Epic: Experiences of a Reenactor During the Filming of Dances with Wolves; \nChris Enss\, author of The Pinks:  The First Female Operatives\, Detectives\, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency\, The Principles of Posse Management:  Lessons from the Old West for Today’s Leaders\, Frontier Teachers:  Stories of Heroic Women of the Old West\, Hearts West: Mail Order Brides of the Old West\, and Object Matrimony:  The Risky Business of Mail-Order Matchmaking on the Western Frontier. \nHave dinner with us before the lecture!  We have reservation times at 6 p.m. this evening. \nPlease see the sign up form below to make reservations for this exciting lecture!  This lecture might very well sell out!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/special-lecture-tonight-most-intrepid-authors-posse/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series Continues! Tonight’s – Paul Franklin's “Anatomy of an Ingot"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to continue our 2018 Lecture Series with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture! \nThursday\, July 19th lecture will be Paul Franklin’s “Anatomy of an Ingot” \nDinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. \nLecture Description: \nFollow an investigation of a mysterious ingot and the three mining engineers and assayers on a journey that takes you back to the early mining days of the West.\nTheir careers\, spanning the second half of the 19th century\, intersected much of the early mining history in California and the territories of Arizona and Nevada in addition to meeting some of the important figures of the period. \nBio of Lecturer: \nPaul Franklin has been an executive in the semiconductor industry for over 45 years.  Now retired\, he still consults\, splitting his time between several start-ups and his passion\, Western Americana History\, especially researching mining and its technology in the west. \nFollowing his Western Americana passion\, he has published articles in professional journals\, been a guest lecturer at UNR and appeared on the local TV program: Old tales of Nevada: Past and Present. \nHe recently published his first book\, Anatomy of an Ingot\, which follows the careers of three mining engineers and assayers who figured significantly in Nevada’s early silver mining boom. \nPlease see the sign up form below to make reservations for this exciting lecture!  This lecture might very well sell out!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName:\n\n\n\nEmail Address:\n\n\n\nDinner and Lecture or Lecture only?\n Dinner and Lecture\n Lecture only\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\n\nIf you are coming to the dinner and lecture\, what time would you like to dine with us?\n 5:00 p.m.\n 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://goldhillhotel.net/event/lecture-series-continues-tonights-paul-franklins-anatomy-of-an-ingot/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Lecture
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