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Oct 28, 2023

All Hallows’ Eve Victorian Ball

Indulge in the silver splendor of the 3rd annual All Hallows Eve Victorian Ball at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV. Experience earthly delights and high...
Aug 19, 2023

Steppin’ Back in Time: Steampunk!

Travel back to the retro-future of Victorian Science Fiction at the historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV. Explore the adventure, innovation, whimsy, and whirly-g...
Jul 4, 2023

Fourth of July Fireworks Watch Party

Spend your Fourth of July at the Fourth Ward! Experience spectacular views of the Comstock during the Storey County Fireworks Show from our beautiful historic balcony. This rare op...
Jun 17, 2023

Third Annual Educational Kids’ Fair

Save the date for the Third Annual Educational Kids' Fair at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV. Join us for an interactive day of exploration in our Victo...
May 13, 2023

Tea & Bustles: A Victorian Tea Party

Celebrate the splendor of the Victorian Era at the Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City, Nevada this Mother's Day Weekend. On Saturday, May 13, indulge in the res...
Nov 11, 2022

Swingin’ on the Comstock

Join us on Friday, November 11 at for a night of swing dancing to live music inside the historic Virginia City, NV building the Fourth Ward School Museum. Enjoy this rare treat to ...
Oct 6, 2022

Chasing Gold with Bill Finley

Do you know how the Gold Rush moved from the eastern United States to the Wild West? Or where to find gold and how to mine it? How about the difference between a miner and a prospe...
Oct 29, 2022

All Hallows’ Eve Victorian Ball

Tickets for this event are all "Souled Out"! Tickets will not be available at the door. You're cordially invited to indulge in our All Hallows’ Eve Victorian Ball at the Histori...
Sep 20, 2022

Diversity on the Comstock with Garrett Barmore

Join us on the evening of Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 PM for our latest lecture in the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's Programs for Preservation series, "Diversity on the ...
Aug 20, 2022

The 5th Annual Steppin’ Back in Time Fundraiser: Whiskey and Water (1873)

Celebrate the decade prior to the 1873 establishment of Virginia City’s water system, a renowned engineering marvel.  Join us once again as we “step back” to a time where the whisk...
Jul 29, 2022

Swingin’ on the Comstock

If you missed our April 29th event “Introduction to Swing Dancing," we are bringing another event at the schoolhouse in partnership with RenoSwings!  Join us on Friday, July 29th a...
Jul 13, 2022

Lecture: Stanley Paher on Western Nevada Ghost Towns

Hear author and historian Stanley Paher speak about Northern Nevada ghost towns, historic sites, and mining camps as they appeared when the towns were in the peak of activity.
Jun 13, 2022

Fourth of July Celebration!

Come join us on Monday, July 4th starting at 7 P.M. to celebrate Independence Day to watch the fireworks over the majestic views of Virginia City's mountains with free parking, d...
Jun 11, 2022

2nd Annual Educational Kids Fair

Combining education with fun-filled activities is the focus of the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum’s 2nd Annual Educational Kids Fair on Saturday, June 11th from 11 a....
May 20, 2022

Ragtime Piano Recital

Join us on Friday, May 20th at the Fourth Ward School Museum for a special recital of ragtime piano music from local musician Squeek Steele! Doors open at 6:30 P.M. and the recital...
May 14, 2022

Tea & Bustles

May 14: 11:30am - 3:30pm It's time to bring back tea parties at the museum! Who can think of the lavish Victorian era in which Virginia City thrived and the Fourth Ward School was...
Apr 29, 2022

Introduction to Swing Dancing

We are starting the year with a pre-season event on Friday, April 29th, at 7pm: We're going to have Clay Mitchell of RenoSwings.com and a live band The Honky Tonk Bums at the ...
Oct 31, 2021

Museum Trick or Treat/Scavenger Hunt & Book Launch: “A Portal in Time at the Chollar Mine”

Free all-ages dual event! Join us for Halloween on October 30th for both a Trick or Treat and educational Museum scavenger hunt, as well as the book launch party for Brenda Findley...
Oct 15, 2021

Victorian Theater in the American West – Guest Speaker Carolyn Grattan Eichin

Event Details: Friday, Oct 15 6:30 PM Member admission: $5 ($10 with wine) (become a member)  General admission: $10 ($15 with wine) Child (10 and under): $5 RSVP (Facebook...
Sep 17, 2021

Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps- Guest Speaker Stanley Paher

Friday, September 17 6:30 PM Admission members: $5 general: $10./ $15 with glass of wine We are pleased to host Western legend Stanley Paher, an author and publisher of 16 Nev...
Oct 30, 2021

All Hallow’s Eve Ball

Halloween Ball 2021  Virginia City, NV Historic Fourth Ward School Museum   EVENT SCHEDULE: 7:00 -- Doors Open (Tickets available at door, though 2/3 are sold in advance ...
Aug 21, 2021

4th Annual Steppin’ Back in Time 1960s Fundraiser Party

15 tickets left! Join us for an exciting evening As we step back to the 1960s as a tribute to counterculture music and the arts. Come dressed in your favorite vintage clothing and ...
Jul 10, 2021

Educational Kid’s Fair

Join us and our local community organizations for a fun-filled, stimulating, and interactive day of learning activities for kids of all ages! Fair will include:                ...
Jul 4, 2021

4th of July Celebration!

Join us to celebrate Independence Day as we open the museum's balconies to watch the fireworks over the majestic views of Virginia City's mountains with drinks and appetizers! Lim...
Jun 29, 2021

Learn Calligraphy

How do you write like a Victorian? By Learning Calligraphy! Parents, bring your kids and explore together the deliberate moves your hand makes with the pen and ink. Classes run f...
Jun 22, 2021

Learn Calligraphy

How do you write like a Victorian? By Learning Calligraphy! Parents, bring your kids and explore together the deliberate moves your hand makes with the pen and ink. Classes run f...
Jun 15, 2021

Learn Calligraphy

How do you write like a Victorian? By Learning Calligraphy! Parents, bring your kids and explore together the deliberate moves your hand makes with the pen and ink. Classes run f...
Jun 8, 2021

Learn Calligraphy

How do you write like a Victorian? By Learning Calligraphy! Parents, bring your kids and explore together the deliberate moves your hand makes with the pen and ink. Classes run f...
Jun 1, 2021

Learn Calligraphy

How do you write like a Victorian? By Learning Calligraphy! Parents, bring your kids and explore together the deliberate moves your hand makes with the pen and ink. Classes run f...
Oct 5, 2019

Third Annual Steppin’ Back In Time

You're Invited! The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum’s 3rd Annual Steppin’ Back In Time Fundraising Event - The Fabulous 1950’s Support the Last-One-Standing. Saturday,...
Oct 6, 2018

Second Annual Steppin’ Back In Time

Second Annual Steppin’ Back In Time Where Art and History come together to help support the Last-One-Standing. Saturday, October 6, 2018 * 5:00 to 8:00 PM 537 South C Street...
Jun 10, 2018

Avant-Garde, Wannabe Cowboys: Place Attachment Among Bohemians, Beatniks, and Hippies in Virginia City, Nevada

Sunday, June 10, 2018, 1:00 pm. Engrid Barnett is an award-winning researcher, author, educator, and musician. She received a doctoral degree in geography from the University of...
Sep 9, 2017

Virginia City’s Great Fire of 1875

Saturday, September 9, 2017 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Help support the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum while you enjoy an educational journey through Virginia City’s Great Fire of 1...
Oct 14, 2017

Steppin’ Back In Time 1910s

Saturday, October 14, 2017, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Save the date for our first annual Steppin’ Back In Time fundraising event. Join us for an exciting evening of early 20th century fun ...
Jul 8, 2017

What’s Under That Dress?

When: Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Join us for light refreshments and an afternoon of fun as Yvonne Sullivan and the Living...
Nov 5, 2016

Party 14: Parties of the Year Celebration

When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Join us in celebrating our eleven successful years of Parties and thanking e...
Oct 15, 2016

Party 12: A Walking History Tour of the Comstock Fire Companies

When: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Begins at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Start this event with coffee and pastries at the Historic Fou...
Oct 8, 2016

Party 11: Create Your Own Victorian Mask

When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Halloween is just around the corner! Indulge both your secretive and creative...
Oct 2, 2016

SOLD OUT! Party 10: History, Whisky and Warm Beer

SOLD OUT! Please sign up for another Party to support the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum. When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 - 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Hidden Valley, Reno ...
Oct 16, 2016

Party 13: Coffee Roasting from A to Z to AAAHHH

When: Sunday, October 16, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: The Roasting House, Virginia City Ever wonder why your cup of coffee tastes the way it does or why you prefer a ...
Sep 30, 2016

SOLD OUT! Party 9: History of Mercury Mining

SOLD OUT! Please sign up for another party to support the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum. When: Friday, September 30, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Knights of Pythias ...
Sep 22, 2016

CANCELLED – Party 8: Bently Ranch Tour

While this party will not happen this year, we are grateful to our hosts and sponsors for their commitment to the Fourth Ward School Museum and look forward to future efforts toget...
Sep 18, 2016

Party 7: High Tea Above Tahoe, Mt. Tallac Summit

When: Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Carpool from Carson City This 11 mile, 3,200 foot elevation gain hike will be well worth the effort. Your exper...
Aug 28, 2016

CANCELLED Party 6: A Morning of Mindfulness Yoga, Meditation, The Buddha and Tea

While this party will not happen this year, we are grateful to our hosts and sponsors for their commitment to the Fourth Ward School Museum and look forward to future efforts toget...
Aug 18, 2016

Party 5: U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

When: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Incline Village, Nevada Learn about the internationally recognized research being conducted on the water qualit...
Aug 7, 2016

Party 4: The Basics of Mosaics

When: Sunday, August 7, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: The Copper Cat, Downtown Reno Artist Kate Packham will teach the basics of design, assembly, materials and grouti...
Jul 27, 2016

Party 3: The History of Fashion

When: Wednesday, July 27, 2016, - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center, Carson City Take a private tour of the rarely seen clothing ...
Jul 4, 2016

Party 2: Fourth of July Fireworks Private Viewing

When: Monday, July 4, 2016 - 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Park in reserved parking spaces at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum. Watch ...
Jun 24, 2016

Party 1: Tahoe Maritime Museum Behind the Scenes

When: Friday, June 24, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Tahoe Maritime Museum, Reno Storage Facility Start the party with lunch at Sardina’s Italian Bistro. Then travel a ...
Jun 10, 2016

Parties of the Year Kick Off

When: Friday, June 10, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Come and enjoy great conversation, light refreshments and browse the selection of...
May 1, 2016

Grand Opening for the Season

The Fourth Ward School Museum opens for the season on the first day of May. Each year breathes new life into this majestic building that boasts of a time when Virginia City was a b...
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