Silver City
You all know I have my little "Aha!" moments...but Saturday, July 18 was one of those rare WOW moments that remind you exactly why this place has stolen my heart. We packed up the grandkids, our chairs, an umbrella, and what felt like the entire kitchen sink,
Dayton
Sometimes you don't have to travel very far to discover something new. On Sunday, June 28, I joined the Historical Society of Dayton Valley's monthly Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Dayton, led by longtime historian and docent Patrick "Pat" Neylan. Held on the
Dayton
Sometimes the most extraordinary moments happen right outside your front door. As a former city girl who moved to Dayton just three years ago, I never imagined that one day I would step out onto my front porch and find myself standing along one of the most historic routes in
Silver City
The lecture series has officially returned to the Historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, and what a wonderful way to begin the season. On the evening of June 23, community members and history enthusiasts gathered for an engaging presentation by architectural historian Jean-Guy Tanner Dubé, whose talk explored the
Tours/Events
The Historic Odeon Saloon was filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt emotion on Sunday, June 21, as acclaimed Chautauquan Kim Harris took the stage to portray Sarah Althea "Allie" Hill Terry (1850-1937). Although Allie was not part of the Comstock itself, her life became forever linked to
Dayton
On Sunday, May 31, historic downtown Dayton was buzzing before sunrise. Along Main Street, friends, neighbors, families, and visitors gathered at 6 a.m. with coffee in hand, catching up while waiting for the annual Borda Ranch Sheep Run to come down the hill. It felt like a true small-
Dayton
The Odeon welcomed guests back in time this weekend during its ongoing Odeon Oldies lecture series, as historian Wes Francis took on the role of Virginia City Watchman Alex Coryell. The event drew a strong turnout of locals and history enthusiasts eager to experience one of the Comstock’s more
Tours/Events
The Odeon was full Sunday afternoon, April 19, for the latest Odeon Oldies lecture, and it didn’t take long for Taylor C. Hamby to have the room completely with her. Her talk, Between the Bonanzas, walked the audience through the lasting influence of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg—two
Dayton
Volunteers clean up creek and canyon following Dayton Main Street cleanup effort
Dayton
The Odeon Saloon hosted another memorable afternoon of history and storytelling as the Odeon Oldies Lecture Series welcomed Chautauquan Kim Harris for a powerful living‑history presentation portraying Velma Bronn Johnston, better known as “Wild Horse Annie". Held upstairs at the historic Odeon, the lecture drew an audience of
Dayton
The Sunday, Feb. 22 Odeon Oldies talk at the Historic Odeon Saloon in Dayton was one for the books, thanks to Audie Robinson, Senior Warden of Amity Lodge No. 4 F. & A.M. and State Records Manager at the Nevada State Archives. Robinson delivered a lively, heartfelt, and deeply