This trailer of the best-selling 2½-hour program just scratches the surface! (Pun intended - see Ch. 7). Please CLICK on 'SHOW MORE' to see a full description & Chapter Listings. Available to STREAM at: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/virginiacity
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Come along with Henry T.P Comstock as he takes you on a fabulous 2-1/2 hour journey thru the history of the Comstock Lode, along with all the other colorful characters that created this amazing chapter in hard rock mining and the creation of the state of Nevada.
You'll see the fascinating process of taking the ore out of the ground, the extraction of silver and gold, and how it was minted into coins in Carson City. Then, there's the rise of the fabulous little town of Virginia City on the flanks of Mt. Davidson, with all its saloons, mansions, Wells Fargo, the Miner's Unions, Piper's Opera House, the Fourth Ward School, the first Bank of California and much more. You'll visit 'em all!
Experience a 40-minute ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, seeing all the sights on the excursion to Gold Hill, as well as the longer ride to Mound House. You'll hear the story of how the "Crookedest Railroad in the World" came into existence and see it's beautiful rolling stock.
Thinking of visiting Virginia City? Then you must watch this video first! Already a fan of Virginia City? Then, this video will provide lots of reminiscing with its chapters about the Comstock's annual zany events, things to do, and incredible places to stay.
CHAPTERS IN THIS NEW VIDEO:
Chapter 1: The Discovery of the Comstock Lode & the Development of Hard Rock Mining
Chapter 2: Water (The amazing engineering feat of bringing water from Marlette Lake to Virginia City)
Chapter 3: ‘Virginia’ Becomes a City
Chapter 4: The Mills
Chapter 5: Danger In The Mines
Chapter 6: The Big Bonanza
Chapter 7: Underground! [Actual mine tour]
Chapter 8: From the Mines, To the Mills, To the Mint
Chapter 9: The Virginia & Truckee Railroad [40 minutes!!]
Chapter 10: Statehood
Chapter 11: Town Life
Chapter 12: The Territorial Enterprise and Mark Twain
Chapter 13: Julia C. Bulette
Chapter 14: Thirst Parlors
Chapter 15: Fire & Rebirth
Chapter 16: Borrasca to Bonanza
Chapter 17: Virginia City Today [The fun-filled events of town; Camels! Outhouse races! Parades! Christmas on the Comstock, and much more!
Thanks for watching!!