The Carson City Historic Resource Commission has organized the 2021 Scavenger Hunt as part of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month. This year’s hunt, “Founding of the Historic District,” focuses on building foundations in the historic district and in the downtown commercial core. Also, at the Board of Supervisors’ May 6 meeting, the 2021 Historic Preservation Award will be presented to the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority for the interpretive markers on the Kit Carson Trail. Until recently, the Kit Carson Trail, a walking tour through the historic district, was marked with a blue line on the sidewalk. Visit Carson City has “refreshed” the Kit Carson Trail by installing sandstone markers on the planting strip in front of 47 historic buildings, homes, churches, and sites throughout the West Side Historic District. The sandstone pieces are approximately 2 feet by 1 foot by 8 inches, the names are engraved and powder coated on brushed 60/61 aluminum and repurposed medallions from Carson Street are embedded in each sandstone piece. For the third year in a row, Jim Phelan of the Fox Brewpub is donating a gift card to the person whose hunt is drawn from the correct entries. You can download or complete the hunt online using a mobile device by visiting carson.org/hunt, or pick up a hard copy at the Planning Office, 108 E. Proctor St. To be considered for the prize, your completed hunt must be turned in by May 28. Maps of the Kit Carson Trail are available at Visit Carson City, 716 N. Carson St. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the 2021 Scavenger Hunt and the Kit Carson Trail.
