Guided Walks of Historic Genoa at Mormon Station State Historic Park

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Guided Walks of Historic Genoa at Mormon Station State Historic Park
 
GENOA, Nev. ? Mormon Station is located in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District, which encompasses over 25 structures and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  Mormon Station will be offering guided walks of Genoa on four select Saturdays this fall.  Join a park ranger for an approximately one-mile trek throughout a portion of the historic district. During the walk, we will discuss the significance of the structures located along the route, as well as the previous owners of the properties and their contributions to the history of Carson Valley.
 
Pre-registration is required by emailing mormonstation@parks.nv.gov. Please include the name of each participant in your party and the date of the hike you would like to register for. Emails will be answered in the order they are received. Each program will be limited to the first 30 registered people.
 
WHEN: Saturday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Saturday, October 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Saturday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and Saturday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
                                                             
WHERE: Mormon Station State Historic Park is at 2295 Main St, Genoa, Nevada.  The park is 20 minutes south of Carson City via Hwy 395, about one hour south of Reno, and approximately 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe via Hwy 207.
 
COST:  These programs are free to the public.        
 
CONTACT: Chris Johnson, 775-782-2590, mormonstation@parks.nv.gov