200th Birthday of Eilley Bowers
Sat, Aug 08
|Bowers Mansion
Join the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans (NVSSC) and Washoe County Regional Parks in celebrating the 200th birthday of Eilley Bowers, a remarkable Scottish pioneer and Nevada’s first Comstock Lode millionaire.
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bowers Mansion, 4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, New Washoe City, NV 89704, USA
About the event
Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Eilley Bowers at Bowers Mansion Regional Park.
Hosted by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans
Join the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans (NVSSC) and Washoe County Regional Parks in celebrating the 200th birthday of Eilley Bowers, a remarkable pioneer and Nevada’s first Comstock Lode millionaire, with a festive community event on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The celebration will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the scenic Bowers Mansion Regional Park, located at 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, NV.
Experience an unforgettable day filled with history, fun, and Scottish tradition. Attendees can participate in exciting activities such as raffle prizes, a traditional haggis toss, and self-guided tours of the beautifully restored historic mansion. This event offers a rare glimpse into Nevadan life in the 1860s and the luxurious lifestyle of L.S. “Sandy” Bowers and his wife, Alison “Eilley” Oram Bowers, who earned a fortune…
