A changing gallery of historical memorabilia is upstairs. Nevada Day Parade Few realize that Nevada becoming a state helped fund the Union against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Nevada's historic day of statehood is on none other than Halloween. It is also an official holiday for the state. Formerly the U.S. Mint, this historic building now offers a look into the Silver State's rich past.
Visitors can see informative exhibits of Nevada's history, geography, and culture.