On Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 – 11:00am, historian and author Gregory Crouch will speak on “William Sharon: Comstock Millionaire”. This event is free for all to attend.
William Sharon was one of the most colorful characters in the nineteenth-century mining West. He epitomized the robber barons of the nation’s Gilded Age and the political corruption and moral decay for which that period remains notorious; yet he was also a visionary capitalist who controlled more than a dozen of the greatest mines on Nevada’s Comstock Lode, built the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, manipulated speculation and prices on the San Francisco Stock Exchange, and revived the collapsed Bank of California.
Please bring your own seating. During all events, no pets are allowed - certified service animals only. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors. For more information on these events, or on visiting Dangberg Historic Park, please visit Dangberg.org.
The Dangberg Summer Festival is sponsored by the generous support of Douglas County, Carson Valley Health, Cora J., Robert E. Schilling Charitable Fund, Christensen Automotive of Gardnerville, Douglas Disposal & Recycling Service, Edward Jones Investments-Tim Cleveland, Horse Tales, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 E Clampus Vitus, and Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.
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