History
Few people, young or old, would remember when Morton Stiles called Dayton home. His story was discovered on Feb. 5, 2016, at the Nevada State History archives by Karen Howe, a Dayton resident and member of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley. Karen enjoyed and spent years learning about Dayton’
Tours/Events
Blue skies, Old West fun, and a little bit of lawlessness made for a memorable day as Dayton Main Street hosted its America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration on Saturday, May 30. Hundreds of community members dusted off their boots and moseyed over to Pike and Main in Dayton'
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-
Virginia City
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM Location: Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV 89440 Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum invites the public to our 6th Annual Educational Kids Fair celebrating the Museum’s 150th Anniversary. The Kids Fair is
History
My husband Stony served in Viet Nam, beginning in 1959 right after he graduated from Napa High School, he joined the United States Marine Corp. Stony remembers a time in the nation’s history that many Americans might not know existed. This was when he served on an “advisory” peace-
Dayton
A large group of Nevada history buffs gathered at the corner of Old Town Dayton’s Main Street and U.S. 50 West on Saturday, May 16 to celebrate the beginning of the reconstruction of the town’s beloved Carson & Colorado RR Depot that burned to the ground on
Tours/Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026 Pollock Pines, CA — The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Nevada Division June 22–24, covering one of the longest and most demanding stretches of the original route. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights the endurance, innovation,
Dayton
One of my favorite times of the year is the Spring season, when Dayton Elementary Schools' Fourth Graders learn Nevada history firsthand by participating in a walking tour around Old Town and inside many of our historic buildings. They also get to learn how the local criminal justice system
Virginia City
Plans to celebrate golden anniversary all year!
Tours/Events
DAYTON, Nev. — Dayton Main Street, in partnership with Nevada Pony Express Territory, America 250, and Historical Society of Dayton Valley, invites the community to attend the America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dayton’s Historic Old Town
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