Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains 🚂 💥 Nevada is known as the Battle Born State because we were brought into the Union during the Civil War. Initially created by Lincoln to ensure more electoral votes for his second term, Nevada’s importance grew when silver from the Comstock Lode, equating to more than $400 MILLION, was used to finance the North’s war efforts! To celebrate our history, we’re hosting the Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains on Saturday, Aug. 31! 📸 @virginiacity #virginiacity #nevada