History | Fourth Ward School Museum

Tea & History Served at the Fourth Ward School

Posted on May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Jessica Johnson

On Saturday, March 9th, the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum and Archives hosted its 6th annual Victorian Tea Party. Over Mother’s Day weekend, guests indulged in afternoon tea in the authentic Victorian-Era environment of the E.L. Weigand Great Hall inside the classic schoolhouse, which is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its construction this year. Hors d'oeuvres and tea was served, and this year each participant drank the selections of tea from Cedar Grove Coffee from a real por...
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Kids Can Learn to Make a Short Film at the Museum this Summer

Posted on June 27, 2023July 12, 2023 by Taylor Hamby

The kids's Digital Storytelling Summer Camp returns to the Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV this summer! Children will learn the process of how to create a short film from inspiration to editing. During the camp, kids will learn how to create a storyboard, write a script, shoot footage, and edit their film using professional software.They'll work collaboratively with their fellow students to create a story based on Comstock history from conception to completion.Our experien...
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What Architectural Style is the Fourth Ward School Building? [Pop Quiz]

Posted on February 28, 2023April 8, 2025 by Taylor Hamby

Welcome to "Pop Quiz", the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's social media quiz! Question: The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum of Virginia City, NV has a distinctive architectural style. What is that style known as? Public Domain, Library of Congress Answer: Second Empire "Second Empire style, also called Napoleon III, Second Empire Baroque, architectural style that was dominant internationally during the second half of the 19th century," according to Encyclo...
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Did Your Family Attend the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City, NV?

Posted on January 25, 2023May 28, 2026 by Taylor Hamby

Do you have a family member who attended or worked at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City, Nevada? If so, we want to hear from you! One of our major passions and aspects of our mission here at the Fourth Ward School Museum is telling the stories of our former students who attended the Fourth Ward School when it operated as a schoolhouse from 1877 to 1936. Conversely, we love learning from the descendants of our students about their family's history and connection to the Fourth Ward ...
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