In Nevada, The first cowboys weren’t the white settlers. Native Americans and Mexican vaqueros brought their skills from the lands they came from, shaping ranching in the Silver State long before the Hollywood Old West. Explore these real stories at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, and plan your own historic getaway where history truly lives: https://visitcarsoncity.com/things-to-do/itineraries/things-to-do-itineraries-historic-weekend-getaways/ | Visit Carson City

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The Nevada State Museum’s coin collection tells the story of Nevada’s wild and influential past. From rare coins struck at the historic Carson City Mint to pieces shaped by Nevada’s mining booms, this collection showcases how silver helped build the state and fuel the nation’s economy. Each coin is a tangible connection to Nevada’s frontier era, its industries, and the people who shaped the Silver State. Explore this remarkable collection and discover why the Nevada State Museum in Carson City i