Tea and Bustles -- Victorian Fashion Show and Tea Party
Tea and Bustles -- Victorian Fashion Show and Tea Party
Virginia City, NV
Join us for a runway show and history lesson on clothing of the late 19th century while enjoying brunch, tea, mimosas, and a live string quartet. Make sure to bring cash for the 50/50 raffle! Costumes are encouraged!May 14: 11:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday, May 14 2022
11:30 AM
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3:30 PM
5th Annual Steppin' Back in Time Fundraiser: Whiskey & Water
5th Annual Steppin' Back in Time Fundraiser: Whiskey & Water
Virginia City, NV
Join us as we "step back" to a time prior to the 1873 establishment of Virginia City's water system, where the whiskey flowed freely but clean water was as valuable as gold. Explore Comstock history and culture while helming to support the Fourth Ward School Museum! With food and spirits, whiskey…
Saturday, August 20 2022
6:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Swingin' on the Comstock
Swingin' on the Comstock
Virginia City, NV
RenoSwings! & the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum present "Swingin' on the Comstock!" Join us on Friday, July 29th at 7 PM for night of swing dance inside the historic Virginia City building the Fourth Ward School Museum, with live music from the Sagebrush Swingers. No need to be hesitant abou…
Friday, July 29 2022
7:00 PM
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9:30 PM
Ragtime Piano Recital
Ragtime Piano Recital
Virginia City, NV
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 begins at 7:00 P.M. Tickets will be sold at the door at a general admission rate of $5, and museum members are free! B…
Friday, May 20 2022
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Lecture: Stanley Paher on Western Nevada Ghost Towns
Lecture: Stanley Paher on Western Nevada Ghost Towns
Virginia City, NV
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.
Wednesday, July 13 2022
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
All Hallows' Eve Victorian Ball
All Hallows' Eve Victorian Ball
Virginia City, NV
On Saturday, October 29th, come celebrate All Hallows' Eve in style at the Second Annual Victorian Ball at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV!There aren't many Victorian buildings in the American West ~ and as the last-standing Second Empire school building in the entire U.…
Saturday, October 29 2022
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
The Fourth Ward School Museum's Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth Ward School Museum's Fourth of July Celebration
Virginia City, NV
Come join us to celebrate Independence Day as we open the museum's balconies and rarely-seen northeast Mansard roof to watch the fireworks over the majestic views of Virginia City's mountains with free parking, drinks, appetizers, and music contributed by ragtime pianist Squeek LaVake.
Monday, July 4 2022
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Swingin' on the Comstock
Swingin' on the Comstock
Virginia City, NV
Reno Swings! & the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum present "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 dance on beautifully restore…
Friday, November 11 2022
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Introduction to Swing Dancing
Introduction to Swing Dancing
Virginia City, NV
We are starting the year with a pre-season event on Friday, April 29th, at 7pm: “Introduction to Swing Dancing”. We're going to have Clay Mitchell of RenoSwings.com and a live band The Honky Tonk Bums at the museum for all ages swing dancing. Clay will be giving a fun and easy beginner's lesson t…
Friday, April 29 2022
7:00 PM
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9:30 PM