Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives

09/15/2026

Our 150th Celebration is just around the corner! Secure your spot now to this one-unforgettable night, featuring ragtime piano music by Squeek Steele, special presentations by former Executive Directors Mark Preiss and Barbara Mackey, and historians Ron & Susan James, and a special commemorative print from printmaker Steve Robison.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150-years-of-the-fourth-ward-school-a-commemorative-celebration-tickets-1991244722568?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/12/2026

Our 150th Celebration is just around the corner! Secure your spot now to this one-unforgettable night, featuring ragtime piano music by Squeek Steele, special presentations by former Executive Directors Mark Preiss and Barbara Mackey, and historians Ron & Susan James, and a special commemorative print from printmaker Steve Robison.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150-years-of-the-fourth-ward-school-a-commemorative-celebration-tickets-1991244722568?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an evening celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Historic Fourth Ward School

08/26/2026

We were honored to welcome a group of Buddhist monks from the Sparks Buddhist temple to the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum over the weekend! It was a pleasure to share this special piece of Comstock history with our visitors and to celebrate the many people and communities who continue to connect with the Fourth Ward School today.

Whether you're a longtime local or visiting Virginia City for the first time, there's always something new to discover inside our historic halls!

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come visit us and experience 150 years of history for yourself!

08/21/2026

⚠IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Tomorrow's "An Introduction to Letterpress Printing" is CANCELLED

Please join us on Sept 19th for a special event celebrating 150 years of the Fourth Ward School.

👇Click on the link below and get your tickets TODAY

Join us for an evening celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Historic Fourth Ward School

08/17/2026

Happy First Day of School, Storey County!
As students across the county head back to school, we’re celebrating 150 years of learning at the Historic Fourth Ward School! From the students pictured here to the generations who followed, the halls of the Fourth Ward have been filled with curiosity, friendship, and discovery for a century and a half.
Here’s to a new school year, and to 150 years of students, teachers, and supporters who made this school part of the Comstock story! 🏫✨

07/18/2026

Who is the teacher that impacted you the most?

Visitors to our new exhibit, 'The Building that Refused to Be Forgotten,' have an opportunity to write the name of their favorite instructor on our board.

What about you? Who is your favorite teacher? Post their name in the comment below!

07/10/2026

We had an incredible evening celebrating America's 250th birthday and the Fourth Ward School's 150th anniversary! Thank you to everyone who joined us for live music, great company, and one of the best views of Virginia City's spectacular fireworks show.

07/03/2026

Our 6th Annual Educational Kids Fair was a tremendous success thanks to every vendor, community partner, sponsor, and family who participated. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for even more hands-on learning and fun next year!

Read all about it here:
https://fourthwardschool.org/a-day-of-discovery-at-the-6th-annual-kids-fair/

The 6th Annual Educational Kids Fair was host to a myriad of local organizations with interactive, hands-on activities for families to participate in, and was a tremendous success!

07/02/2026

Some new greenery is taking root at the Fourth Ward School Museum this summer! Special thanks to University of Nevada, Reno Extension for leaving some local pollinators with us after participating in the 2026 Educational Kids Fair. These plants have bee planted around the schoolhouse, and we can't wait to see them grow! 🌱

06/18/2026

We were thrilled to sit down with Denise Wong at KOLO 8 News to discuss our 6th annual Kids Fair, coming up this Saturday!

Bring the whole family down to the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum to engage with activities with a wide array of Northern Nevada organizations, including Critters Blooded Critters, Hope Wheels, the V&T Railroad, Boy Scouts Troop 847, the Gem & Mineral Association, and many, many more! In addition, UNR Extension will be hosting a $5 plant sale with native pollinators!

The event runs from 9am to 3pm, and all kids get free admission! Don't miss it!

A special thank you to our sponsors Virginia City Tourism Commission , Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters , Floorcraft LLC , Red Dog Saloon , and Virginia City Jerky Company and Smoke House BBQ.