Chautauqua – “Agnes and Percy Train”
“Made in Nevada”
On June 7, 1928, Agnes, age 23, and Percy, age 52, hiked up Lone Mountain near Lovelock, Nevada, where they were married at sunrise. The couple would go on to spend much of the next 11 years collecting fossils, minerals and plants in the remote areas of Nevada and Death Valley.
On August 2, 1928, the Trains had passed through Genoa on the day of Judge Daniel Webster Virgin’s funeral where they glimpsed the Virgin house that would become their home in April 1939. Purchased with all of the Virgin/Finnegan family possessions — such as furniture, clothing, housewares, trunks, saddle, papers, books, portraits and records — the house was restored to its original pink color in July 1941 and was known once again as the “Pink House.”
Kathy and Dave Pierson, both active volunteers of the Nevada State Museum – Carson City, living history docents and accomplished Chautauquans, are dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the great state of Nevada.
Cost: Free
The Ranch House will be open 11 am – 1 pm for event guests.
