The Fourth Ward School Museum tells the REAL story of the Comstock.

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The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives is a treasure. As the last school standing of its kind today, the archives at the museum connect the past and are designed to preserve and remember family heritages. VCBelowTheSurface.com created this video about the Fourth Ward School.

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Steppin’ Back in Time 1920’s
6 Oct

Steppin’ Back in Time 1920’s

Where Art and History come together to help support the Last-One-Standing. Saturday, October 6, 2...
Archives

Archives

The Historic Fourth Ward School Archives and Research Center holds collections and records that document Comstock history from 1875 to current day. The collection includes: Genealogy information: historic photographs of students who attended the Fourth War...

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The Museum

The Museum

Mission Statement: To connect people to the relevance and importance of the Comstock story through its authentic preservation, interpretive exhibits and programs, and archival resources. Goals: To support the preservation, in any form, of the heritage of...

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Become A Member

Become A Member

Become a friend of the Fourth Ward School Museum and become a member. Annual Membership Categories: $30 Primary Schooler (Individual) $50 Middle Schooler (Dual) $100 High Schooler $250 Teacher $500 Principal $1,000 Superintendent $2,500...

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Exhibits

Exhibits

Permanent exhibits include the Fourth Ward School building, a historical overview of the Comstock, a Comstock mining overview including an interactive modern mining program funded by the Commission of Mineral Resources, abandoned mine issues, an original 1870’...

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