Virginia Truckee Railroad Celebrates Heritage Days 2021

VIRGINIA TRUCKEE RAILROAD CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAYS

September 4,5,6, 2021

August 27, 2021

Contact: Tom Gray 775 847-0380 tgray@virginiatruckee.com

Candy Duncan 775 721-6255 duncan50candy@hotmail.com

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.