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The Talking Dead: Carson City All Day Ghost Walk 2016

Event Date: 
October 22, 2016 (All day)

Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our 24th annual all day Carson City Ghost Walk.

The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully entertaining and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the past centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and meet characters and tour historic homes and businesses along the tour. Guided Tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry Streets starting at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 22. Tours leave every 1/2 hour.

This year we will have two tour paths. The Talking Dead, our 90-minute Tour features five home tours and stars McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain at his brother, Orion Clemens home and The Nevada Gunfighters. The Scalawag Tour, our 50-minute tour through the historic downtown is created especially for kids and families enjoying a shorter walking path as you meet characters from Grimm’s Fairytales. Costumes are welcome and there will be old-fashioned trick or treating and two home tours. These are both spirit lead, guided walking tours of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. The tours leave rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. There will be photo opportunities, tables, psychics and Ghost Walk merchandise for sale so you may want to get there early.

Tickets:
The Talking Dead Tour (90-Minute) - All tickets $15 in advance. $20 on the day of the event. Under 3 Free.
The Scalawag Tour (50-Minute) - Tickets in advance: $5 for children 12 years and under. $10 for General. Tickets on the day of the event: $7 for children under 12, $12 for General. Tickets in advance available online at:
www.brownpapertickets.com (A small fee is charged by brownpapertickets.com for online ticketing.) or can be ordered by mail. Call 775.343.6279.
ONLINE TICKET LINK OCTOBER 22, 2016 ALL DAY TOURS -
www.brownpapertickets.com
Scalawag Tour (50 Minute Tour - Family)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/472118

The Talking Dead - (90 Minute Tour featuring McAvoy Layne
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2638801

Location:
Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street behind the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub)

Times:
All tours leave every ½ hour beginning at 10:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM.

Some of the open homes stops along the tours include: The Prang House, The St. Charles Hotel, the Krebs – Peterson House, The Clemens House, The Rinckel Mansion, The Governor’s Mansion, The Bliss Bungalow.

VOLUNTEERS/COMMUNITY: The Carson City Ghost Walk uses the community as volunteers to work the Ghost Walk. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us at ghostwalkingtour@gmail.com. Or 775.348.6279.

The Carson City Ghost Walk 2016 partners include The Brüka Theatre,
The Carson City Convention & Vistors Bureau, The Firkin & Fox Pub, The Brewery Arts Center and The Nevada Press Association.

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