Mormon Station expansion well under way in Genoa (RGJ)

(Reno Gazette-Journal)–Judging by the faded photographs and sketches that line the museum walls, parts of Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa look much the same these days as they did in the 19th century.

From the wooden stockade fence to a small grove of apple trees, the park commemorating what is arguably the earliest settlement in Nevada is filled with original and replica artifacts from the state’s early days.

Still, there’s no reason the site shouldn’t change with the times, Park Supervisor Suzanne Sturtevant said. Read more at the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Fort Churchill - The Final Frontier (Lahontan Valley News)

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.—A gentle breeze swirled tumbleweeds among the ruins of Fort Churchill, once the most important military outpost between Salt Lake City and Sacramento. Adobe ruins of living quarters and other buildings dot the sagebrushed landscape in an area of Western Nevada known for its ruggedness and rustic beauty. To the south of Fort Churchill runs the Carson River, now only a stream in early summer because of farmers’ demands upstream. Read the complete story at Lahontan Valley News.

A Living History Re-enactment at Genoa’s Mormon Station State Historic Park

GENOA, Nev.–The pioneers are coming to Genoa once again. Visit Mormon Station State Historic Park Saturday, June 23, 2007 and see how early pioneers lived and worked.

From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, members of the Sierra Nevada Mormon Pioneers will demonstrate corn-husk doll-making, rope making, leather working (making shoes and moccasins), fire starting (with flint and steel) and period cooking. The living history re-enactment also includes pioneer games.

“Guns of the Old West” at Mormon Station State Historic Park June 20

GENOA, Nev.–The Nevada Division of State Parks is offering a free presentation called “Guns of the Old West” on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.

Beginning at 11:00 am, Park Ranger and gun enthusiast, Jim Black, will give a one hour presentation on the evolution and use of firearms.