The Historic Fourth Ward School - Virginia City, Nevada
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IN ITS PRIME



50 YEARS OF NEGLECT



TODAY

MEMBERSHIP



Become a friend of the Fourth Ward School Museum by becoming a member...



Annual Membership Categories

$30

Primary Schooler (Individual)

$50

Middle Schooler (Dual)

$75

High Schooler

 

 

$100

Teacher

$250

Principal

$500

Superintendent

 

 

$1000

Bell Ringer


As a member, you enjoy:

  • 10% discount on all gift shop items
  • Free admission to the museum
  • Invitations to all events
  • Updates on museum activities
  • Parties of the Year booklet ad party discount

THE ENDOWMENT

The Historic Fourth Ward School Endowment marks the dedication to complying with the Covenants between the State of Nevada and the Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation. The Covenants include the agreement to assume the cost of the continued maintenance and repair of the school so as to preserve its architectural, historical, cultural, and archaeological integrity. This agreement is necessary in order to protect and enhance those qualities which make the school historically significant as determined by the State Historic Preservation Office. The Foundation is bound to the Covenants until June 30, 2051.



The endowment fund protects the school for future generations when we are no longer here as its steward. The fund was created in 2004 with donations from the Board of Directors, members, and the Oakmead Foundation. An Endowment Dinner was created as an annual event to celebrate the creation of the fund and to inspire the continued preservation of the school.



In 2005, Robert E. Kendall established the Robert E. Kendall Endowment for the Historic Fourth Ward School with a $100,000 donation. His foresight and spirit reflects his concern for the future of this National Trust Honor Award winning monument to education.



HOW TO GIVE



To donate to the endowment, simply send a check to the Historic Fourth Ward School OR the Community Foundation of Western Nevada OR go to http://www.cfwnv.org. Click on "Giving," and then donate online to make a contribution with a credit card.



Endowment Contributors
Robert E. Kendall, Robert Armstrong, Ty and Suellen Cobb, Oakmead Foundation, Tom Case, Ron Gallagher, Mimi Patrick, Janice Fetzer and Jeff Vaillant, Sheri and Jeff Elpern, William and Cathy Cobb, Darlene and John Cobbey, Peter and Dana Leonard, Stanley and Jane Ohlin, Sage Design Build, Jack Batchelder, Fred Howell, James Santini, Bill Young, Shawn Griffin, Susan Lynn, Daryl Drake, Gary Machabee, and members like you.



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES



The Fourth Ward School thrives through the efforts of its many dedicated volunteers. Please consider joining others to preserve this treasure and its fascinating history for many generations to come. Download a pdf application.



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