Chollar Mine

Explore the rich geological and cultural history of one of the great mines of the Comstock Lode! A “must-see” on your next trip to Virginia City, NV!

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This last storm was a doozy! We've got fans drying out the timbers in the mine right now 🤠 #minetour #preservingnevadahistory #virginiacitynv

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A family gathering today came by #chollarmine - braved the snow coming over from the Bay Area! 🤠⚒️👍🏻

#familyfun #minetour #virginiacitynevada #wereopen #ghosttownsofnevada #silvermine #goldmine #nevada #thingstodoinreno

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#VirginiaCity is #4 out of 10! Guess who they used as the featured attraction 🤠
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Our lizard mascot, Harvey enjoying some autumn sunshine up here at the #chollarmine
#virginiacity #minetour

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“ On clay handle holders, the miners’ fingerprints are still preserved, as is the imprint of one miner’s corduroy pants where he leaned against a wall.“
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Two Years in a Row! Chollar Mine is officially a @Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice for 2022! Thank you so much for everyone who helped make this happen 😀🤩🤠 We love making history come alive for you!
#virginiacity #TripAdvisor #nevadaminetour

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Who doesn't love family fun 🤠? #Historycomesalive for these brothers on a tour with our guide Bill Findley! Thank you for stopping by on your visit to #virginiacity and for the great 📸, Emily!

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@ChollarMine This guy is the best darn tour guide with the funniest most informative stories!

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Photo of the early shift of miners at the Chollar Mine in #VirginiaCity. The session would’ve likely been arranged ahead of time so it seems that a few men had the idea to bring along their children.
[Photo: James H. Crockwell, probably 1888 or 1889. UNR Special Collections]

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It's a great weekend to take a #minetour! Discover one of the greatest mines of the #comstocklode, bringing thousands across America to risk it all and seek their fortune. Chollar Mine is open daily for tours 10am - 4pm or by reservation! #virginiacity #nevada #mininghistory

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It’s official! The #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces sign is hung at #chollarmine ☺️⚒✨ @ Virginia City, Nevada https://t.co/WcjMKwIdFo

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Sun rising over the #chollarmine! Nevada skies are amazing!🌅😲✨ @ Chollar Mine https://t.co/zQAyIHddUv

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We have our official plaque! #chollarmine is listed on the *National Register of Historic Places*☺️⚒ @ Virginia City, Nevada https://t.co/1FNkxQ2uJ5

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Sunset over #virginiacity viewed from the mine! The summer skies are amazing in #nevada 🔥🌞😲🌛✨ @ Chollar Mine https://t.co/EZflUZ76oE

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Antique mining equipment at #chollarmine! We love to tell our guests all about the ⛏ mining artifacts we have on display - plus, great opportunities for 📸😉 @ Virginia City, Nevada https://t.co/LMou28VIdO

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Take a break from the🌞 - it’s cool underground! About to head into #chollarmine with Andree Dejournett leading the tour! C’mon down: our last tour leaves at 4:10pm⛏ @ Virginia City, Nevada https://t.co/uAZ7Myp6wh

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Virginia City miners were largely from Cornwall, England. These new English immigrants flooded the Comstock and made up one of its largest ethnic groups.

With them came the “pasty”. These all-in-one meals provided… https://t.co/XnmOo7zwk6

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That’s the #vandtrailroad passing through, viewed from #chollarmine!
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#visitvirginiacity #travelnevada #stepbackintime #nevadahistory #steamtrain @ Virginia City, Nevada https://t.co/NK8ljRAGLj

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Tours at #chollarmine ⛏ start every day at 10:10am with the last tour leaving at 4:10pm daily - that’s one right after the other on weekends and 10 mins after the hour, every hour, on the weekdays. We’ve updated our… https://t.co/ZWxck3sXeU

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Chollar Mine is open for the season! We are open for tours daily from 10a to 4:15p; other times by appointment. https://t.co/V3iIfdY3eo