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  • Ghosts from the Past: Pioneer Cemeteries of the West

    Hosted by Jay Dickey The series takes viewers on-location to historic Western burial grounds, using grave markers, local archives, and primary sources to uncover the personal stories of the miners, pioneers, and early settlers who built the American West. Part 1 brings Jay to historic Virginia City, Nevada, for an on-location tour of the silver-mining era cemeteries carved into the hillsides of Mount Davidson, spotlighting the forgotten lives, hardships, and triumphs of 19th-century boomtown residents. T he episode is tentatively set for release on October 8, 2026—commemorating the exact date in 1859 when the legendary Territorial Enterprise newspaper documented the very first recorded use of the name "Virginia City" in print. You can catch the premiere on the AHP website, YouTube, and social media.

  • Robert Burns Celebration

    Grand Sierra Resort 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, Nevada, United States

    American Heritage Partners is proud to serve as a corporate sponsor for the 38th Annual Robert Burns Celebration, hosted by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans (NSSC) on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. This popular annual gathering honors the life, poetry, and enduring cultural legacy of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, whose literary contributions continue to inspire generations worldwide. Guests will enjoy a full evening of Scottish tradition and festive entertainment, including performances by the Sierra Highland Pipers and the Ruby Mountain Pipe Band, Highland dancing by the Sierra Nevada Highland Dancers, and music by the featured Celtic band Cady Finlayson and Bond Street. The evening includes a silent auction, raffle prizes, a traditional plated dinner featuring haggis and a "Toast to the Haggis," and a complimentary Scotch whisky tasting reception to kick off the night. Doors open for the whisky tasting at 4:00 PM, followed by the formal program at 5:00 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM. Please note that American Heritage Partners does not handle ticket sales for this event. Tickets must be purchased directly through the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans website at https://www.nvssc.org/burns.