Virginia City, Nevada may seem like a long way from the storied Civil War battlegrounds of the South, but on Memorial Day weekend Civil War cannons will be booming again on the Comstock.
Heritage Days, September 4-6, will recreate battle scenes on the Virginia Truckee Railroad with Battle Trains each day, and a Champagne Battle Train on Saturday evening at 7pm. There will be more reenactments during the Memorial Day Parade at High Noon on Virginia City¡¯s C Street on Monday, with the final Battle Train after the parade.
Trains played a significant role in the war between the States by transporting troops and supplies, making them prime targets for ambushes. These battle re-creations will give you a new perspective on how these epic battles were fought. Plus it¡¯s just plain fun to see!
Reservations are strongly recommended for the Battle Trains. They are available online at virginiatruckee.com. The fares are $32 for adults, $16 for kids ages 5-12. The Champagne Battle Train tickets are $36 for adults and $16 for kids. Board at the original 1870¡¯s depot, located at 166 F Street in Virginia City.
For more information on Heritage Days in Virginia City and tickets, visit ComstockCivilWar.org and the Virginia Truckee site.
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