All of Virginia City and much of the surrounding region are listed as a National Historic Landmark District, as the area is a well preserved placer mining town, one that once had a population of more than ten thousand. Several historic shows and other activities are held in Virginia City, and there are many places of interest within the town. Local events, attractions, and recreational activities are appropriate topics for this category, including museums, libraries, art galleries, and historic places.
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Presented by the Virginia City Preservation Alliance, the event carries on the Victorian traditions of high tea, grand balls, entertainment, and education. A schedule of events, information about where period and hair styles can be obtained in Virginia City, Montana, and several photographs are featured.
http://www.virginiacitygrandvictorianball.com/
The guided ghost tours of Virginia City included several of the Montana town’s historic buildings, including the Gold City Hotel, the Silver Queen Casino, the museum building and several others. Photographs, schedules, and a reservation form are featured.
http://www.virginiacityghosttours.com/
The summer cabaret show is performed in the former H.S. Gilbert Brewery, built in 1863, and Montana’s first brewery, located in Virginia City, Montana. A seasonal show schedule is published, along with a history of the building and show, reviews, photographs, and show clips.
http://www.breweryfollies.net/
Legendary Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana
Maintained by the Montana Heritage Commission, the official state web site offers information about the historic tourism opportunities afforded by Virginia City and Nevada City, including a guide to historic lodging options, riding the Alder Gulch Shortline railroad, gold mining, and seasonal theaters, as well as the several historic buildings still standing. Packages and special offers are featured.
http://www.virginiacitymt.com/
Owned by the State of Montana, the 30-inch narrow gauge tourist railroad is built on dredge tailings along Alder Gulch, connecting Virginia City and Nevada City with a one and a half mile mainline. The unofficial page for the railway offers photographs, a summer schedule, and a profile of the railroad.
http://www.aldergulch.com/
The Elling House Arts & Humanities Center
The historic home has been used for artistic and musical presentations since 1876, when it was the Elling family home. The current center was formed in 2008 in order to continue this tradition. A schedule of events, volunteer and support information, testimonials, photographs, an an online shopping center are presented.
http://www.ellinghouse.org/
The Illustrious Virginia City Players
Founded in 1948, the Virginia City Players Theatre Company performs 19th century melodramas and vaudeville variety acts in the Virginia City Opera House, which was originally known as the Old Stone Barn Theatre. A season schedule, biographies, photographs, video, and online reservations are featured.
http://www.virginiacityplayers.com/
