Fourth Ward School

The Historic Fourth Ward School is the last school building standing of its kind in the U.S. Constructed 1876, closed in 1936, and becoming a museum in 1986.

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We wish you all a Happy 2022! We have lots of exciting things planned and can't wait to share with you.

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We can't believe 2021 is over already!  Recollecting 2021, we think of all of the positive & memorable events that filled our Museum. We opened up the schoolhouse to the public in many new ways & hope all of you enjoyed our past year’s programs. Happy Holidays and New Year!

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This #GivingTuesday we are launching our End of Year campaign to install heating 4 building safety/year round programming
Watch the message below from our Director to find out more!
https://t.co/UaT6EHwTIf
EZ donate:
1.) https://t.co/GOiyi5BRNI
2.) Text "4WS" to [phone]

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This #GivingTuesday help us with our end of year campaign to install heating in the school to provide year-round programming. Why not start with a $45 donation to help us warm our utilities closet to fire code of 45 degrees?
https://t.co/D445RKfY7t
https://t.co/xjjNQmBytW

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What are you thankful for? Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving~

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https://t.co/FyhwiZHnNH. Check out our article from the Curator -- "A Rummage Sale Find!"

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Come hear author Carolyn Grattan Eichin talk on her award winning book “From San Francisco Eastward: Victorian Theater in the American West” Friday Oct 15!
https://t.co/91MCQP2Z40 for more info and RSVP.

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Join us as we host legendary expert of Nevada ghost towns Stan Paher! His presentation will cover northern Nevada ghost towns,historic sites and mining camps as they appeared when the towns were in their peak of activity. Paher will close with color images and Q&A

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Join us on Oct 15 at 6:30 for a lecture/Q&A by guest speaker Carolyn Grattan Eichin! A scholar of the American West and resident of Virginia City, her award winning book on Victorian Theater in the American West is the topic of the discussion. Books will be available at discount

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The 4th STEPPIN BACK IN TIME Annual Fundraiser party is on its way! Tickets are limited so hurry on over to this link, get your vintage threads out, and see you there

https://t.co/uyjyEVpZxG

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Happy 4th of July!
As Jonh Adams once said, “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.”

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We Just sold out on our 4th of July Celebration Event!

Be aware the FWSM parking lot is reserved for the 4th of July event between the 5pm-11-pm

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Here is what these gentlemen from Southern California had to say...
about the dangers of unsafe mines. Funding: Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources, Division of Minerals Design & Development
STAY OUT AND STAY ALIVE!⚠️
*Video used by permission.

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FWS's restoration is going well! How about the impressive scaffolding?
Please DO NOT try to climb up it is dangerous and prohibited!
* Grant funding received from NV State CCHP the Nevada State, Commission for Cultural Centers, and Historic Preservation.

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Squeek Steele Lavake had a Piano Recital at the FWS on Memorial Day. Squeek's students got to perform on the original school piano! It was fun listening to all the talented musicians as their music filled the halls of the FWS 🎹 🎼

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Due to unforeseen problems, we had to cancel the first 2 Calligraphy classes! Check the updated flyer for our new dates, we are looking forward to seeing you here.

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Here is a plaque honoring the men from Virginia City who died in World War I. The plaque is displayed in the Alumni Association Collection here at the FWS.

Have a great Memorial Day as we remember those who ensured us our freedom! 💜

[MIAMI NEON @THE_MIAMI_NEON]

October 6, 1895

Virginia City, Nevada

Dr. Fredrick Von Wolfenstein, a German archeologist, is found dazed and confused in his laboratory at the Fourth Ward School of Archaic Wonders. On his desk lies the ancient book of Računari. The room, is in disarray.