Blog | Fourth Ward School Museum

Season’s endings

Posted on October 18, 2021January 4, 2023 by Director

The Historic Fourth Ward SchoolMuseum & Archives NewsletterSeptember 2021We Are Open Daily from May 1st until October 31st We are amazed that September is already here, and we have little over one month to go before the end of the season, October 31st. It has been a productive season for sure, piloting many successful events and guests visiting from all over the United States despite the COVID pandemic and the devastating fires.We're thrilled that we're getting mor...
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Tickets available! “Steppin’ Back in Time” – Annual Fundraiser Party: August 21 6:30 – 9pm

Posted on August 12, 2021January 4, 2023 by Director

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 enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments! Tix link in bio. Live music by Nick Eng, films: Rockin at the Red Dog documentary by Mary Covington, Godmonster of Indian Flats. Almost $4000 of donations up for silent auction and raffle, and painted school desks and art by local artists!CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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A Quick Look at the Fourth Ward School Past & Present [Video]

Posted on July 11, 2021January 4, 2023 by Director

Curious about the history of the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City, Nevada? Wondering what it's like inside the majestic four-story building on C Street (Virginia City's main road)? And what's up with all that scaffolding and construction on the 1876 building recently? Learn about each of these topics and more in this short primer on the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archival Research Center, narrated by Nora Stefu, our Executive Director. Thanks to the Nevada Department...
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Youtube Launch

Posted on August 31, 2016January 4, 2023 by Shannon Hataway

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