General Membership Meeting and Lecture — Thursday June 19

Topic: “History of the Fourth Ward School” in Virginia City
Speaker: Nora Stefu, Executive Director of the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

Where: Dayton Valley Community Center
170 Pike Street
Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

This is the general membership meeting of the Historic Society of Dayton Valley. Each meeting includes the opportunity for socializing prior to the meeting, brief announcements concerning activities of the Society and a “History Moment” on a historical topic.

This meeting’s guest lecturer will be Nora Stefu, Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Director, speaking on ““History of the Fourth Ward School” in Virginia City. Built in 1876, the Historic Fourth Ward School is the last surviving four-story wooden school of its kind in the U.S.—a rare symbol of Nevada’s rich Comstock legacy.

Our guest speaker, Nora Stefu, is a passionate cultural leader with more than a decade of international experience in arts and heritage. Since 2020, she has served as Executive Director of the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nevada, bringing fresh energy to preserving the Comstock’s story through innovative programs and community partnerships. Born in Greece and raised between Reno and Europe, Nora holds a Master’s in Arts Leadership from Colorado State University and a dual B.A. in International Affairs and Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her bicultural background inspires her work connecting communities through culture. She has led restoration and programming at the Skopelos Folklore Museum in Greece, worked two seasons with the Skopelos International Film Festival for Youth, and collaborated with the TEAM UP after-school program at Anderson Elementary to design creative activities that nurtured self- expression and communication skills in young students.

Known for her creativity, energy, and love of history, Nora is proud to lead the museum into a vibrant new era.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with a meet and greet and light refreshments. The program begins at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact the Secretary, Becca Krach; Email: secretary@hsdv.org

Dangberg Home Ranch Tour in Minden

General Membership Meeting and Lecture — Thursday August 21

Topic: “Carson & Colorado: Mound House to Hawthorne”
Speaker: Lawrence Meeker

Where: Dayton Valley Community Center
170 Pike Street
Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

This is the general membership meeting of the Historic Society of Dayton Valley. Each meeting includes the opportunity for socializing prior to the meeting, brief announcements concerning activities of the Society and a “History Moment” on a historical topic.

This meeting’s guest lecturer will be Lawrence Meeker, a  landscape photographer and historian who has several books out on the C&C RR, will be speaking on “Carson & Colorado: Mound House to Hawthorne”.

For more information, contact the Secretary, Becca Krach; Email: secretary@hsdv.org

Monday Evening Bingo

When: Every Monday Evening 6-9 pm; Doors open at 5

Where: Dayton Valley Community Center
               170 Pike Street
               Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo!  Regular Game packs are $5 and include all 8 regular games.
Other games include:
– FREE Stand-up/Last Man Standing Bingo
– Progressive Special Bingo
– Bonanza Blackout
– Dual Dabs
– FREE Raffle Door Prize Drawings

The payouts are based on a percentage of money collected. Must be 21 to play. Free coffee is available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.  For more information, please contact Glenn via email: bingo@hsdv.org

Dayton Museum

When: Every Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Every Sunday 1 – 4 pm, from March through November

Where: Dayton Museum
               135 Shady Lane
               Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

Visit the Dayton Museum at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse to discover the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago! Remember to ring the 1863 school bell shipped to Dayton from Sheffield, England when the school opened.

For more Information, call the museum at 775-246-6316.

HSDV Board of Directors’ Meeting

When: Second Wednesday of each month, 1:00 – 3 pm

Where: Dayton Valley Community Center
               170 Pike Street
               Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

This is where the business of the Society is done. Non-Board members may be invited to attend for specific topics. Members may request a topic be placed on the Board meeting agenda. In addition, members may audit the meeting.

For more information, contact the Secretary, Becca Krach; Email: secretary@hsdv.org

TEMPORARILY ON HOLD — Railroad Committee Mtg — TEMPORARILY ON HOLD

WHEN NOT ON HOLD: First Thursday of each month, 7-8 pm

Where: Dayton Valley Community Center
               170 Pike Street
               Dayton, NV 89403 United States (Google Map)

The Railroad Committee coordinates the efforts related to the Dayton Depot, including reviewing the status of the Depot Rebuilding and any additional work required.

For more information, contact:
Chairman: John Crowley; Email: railroad@hsdv.org
Program Manager for Depot Restoration: Linda Clements; Email: depotrestoration@hsdv.org