The Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
On Tuesday, visitors to the Nevada State Museum sat in the front row of history to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint. Just as it did 150 years ago, the Mint’s Coin Press No. 1 pressed silver coins, complete with the famous “CC” mint mark.
Historical Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, has resumed demonstrations Saturdays in January and February, with the minting of a commemorative medallion honoring Western explorer John C. Fremont.