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-
Arts & Culture
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV 89440 Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is pleased to announce an interactive day of exploration with the whole family in our Victorian Era school house with
History
Guest Contributor: C.L. Yearzago Reprinted from Territorial Enterprise and Virginia City News: April 29, 1960 Some months ago with considerable fanfare there was launched an NBC television program called Bonanza. Primarily produced as a plug for color television, although the program is also seen in black and white, Bonanza’
Virginia City
On Saturday, May 2, the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum hosted several special events, bringing community members together to honor and celebrate Virginia City history. During the morning, the school opened its doors to donors as a thank you for their continued support, offering them an exclusive first look at
Silver City
When: May - July, Saturdays 2-4 p.m. during library hours Reception: May 9, 4-6 p.m. Where: Silver City Schoolhouse (385 High Street, Silver City) The Silver City Preservation Society is pleased to present a show of paintings by JoAnne Johnson Beck. The work was created in the
History
via Lee Brunell, The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture The Saturday, April 25 season opener of the Donovan Mill Live Stamp Run Days proved a success. The volunteer crew has been working hard for weeks to prepare the mill—we believe it is now the cleanest it has been
Arts & Culture
Guests invited to celebrate the work of artist Dale Laitinen
Silver City
When: May 2, 2026, at 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m. Where: Silver City Schoolhouse (385 High Street, Silver City, NV) How much: $25 suggested donation – no one will be turned away RSVP: evangeline@evangelinepresents.com Space is limited! Please RSVP! Web: https://www.facebook.com/events/1922865705004193
Tours/Events
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. Location: Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV 89440 Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is pleased to announce a special book signing event with author Robin Flinchum, featuring her new historical nonfiction, "The Redemption of Julia
Tours/Events
Donovan Mill Blacksmith Program: Introductory Smithing Class Comstock Foundation for History & Culture Classes scheduled once per month through September Where: Donovan Mill, 900 Main St., Silver City, NV (Hwy 342) Starting April 25, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $100 per person, materials and tools supplied
Tours/Events
Guest Contributor: Misfits President Lisa Paul The Misfits Theater Group is bringing laughter, mystery, and plenty of puns to the stage with its upcoming melodrama, The Pony Expresso, or The Villain Came to a Grinding Halt. Set in a struggling coffee shop, the story follows Star Bright and her Aunt
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