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Lecture: “ A Brief History of the Last One Standing – Virginia City’s Fourth Ward School
June 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Historical Society of Dayton Valley presents “A Brief History of the Last One Standing – Virginia City’s Fourth Ward School” with guest speaker Nora Stefu, Executive Director of the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
Our June lecture in our 2025 monthly series will introduce us to the historic Fourth Ward School
in Virginia City, on Thur., June 19, 2025, 7:00 pmat the Dayton Valley Community Center (Pike Street at Logan, Old Town Dayton) and is FREE to the public.
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.
