Virginia City
The Dirty Soda Saloon Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The State of Nevada and Storey County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business to Virginia City.
Virginia City
Virginia City
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Opens 2026 Season Memorial Day Weekend
Plans to celebrate golden anniversary all year!
Arts & Culture
The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Presents 6th Annual Educational Kids Fair: Celebrating 150th Anniversary
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
V.C. Merchants Torn Twixt Truth and Profit; the Tourists Gotta Have A Ponderosa Ranch!
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
Memorial Ride Brings Honor, Engines, and Unity
Mother Nature delivered a picture-perfect day for the 13th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on Saturday, May 2. Dozens of retired first responders gathered not just to ride, but to reconnect, reflect, and honor comrades whose sacrifice is never forgotten. Engines roared to life at the James D.
Virginia City
Fourth Ward School Museum Opens Anniversary Exhibit, Welcomes Author
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
History
How the Eagles Came by a Hall on B Street (and Kept It)
If a person were to spend any length of time in Virginia City, he would soon discover that the town is not in any particular hurry to forget anything. The hills remain where they were first placed, the buildings stand as though they have made up their minds about it,
Tours/Events
Coming in Hot! Virginia City Turns Up the Heat for 44th Annual Chili on the Comstock
Weekend celebration features chili tastings, a craft beer tour and crowd-favorite pepper-eating challenge
Tours/Events
55th Annual VCGP: Dust, Grit, & Glory
While the weather showed up on its best behavior— and not a snowflake in sight —the 55th Annual Virginia City Grand Prix (VCGP) still found plenty of ways to humble even the most confident riders. The April 24–26 showdown brought a sold-out field of nearly 1,000 riders
Arts & Culture
St. Mary’s Art Center Celebrates 150 Years with Spring Art Reception
Guests invited to celebrate the work of artist Dale Laitinen
Tours/Events
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Dirty Soda Saloon
85 S. C Street (inside the Virginia City Mercantile) May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. This is a great opportunity to welcome and support a new local business! Please take a moment to: * Share the event on your social media pages, website, news * Invite friends, family, and local connections
Tours/Events
Feel the Roar of the Engines at Virginia City’s 55th Annual Grand Prix
WHAT Virginia City gears up for the 55th annual Grand Prix, a two-day off-road motorcycle race through the historic mining town and surrounding terrain. First held in 1971, this legendary two-day off-road motorcycle race attracts nearly 1,000 riders across 41 classes, all vying for victory