Merry Christmas!
A Grand Tree She Is!
The Birth Of A (New) Tree!
Silent Rider Joe Stel leading the charge
Building the base of this gigantic tree.
The Silent Riders hard at work
It wasn't an easy feat, especially without instructions
(typical guys!).
Slow and Steady
It was an endeavor, but well worth it!
Starting toTake Shape!
Michael Flynn was our chief ornament hanger.
Wallah! Complete!
Silent Riders Michelle Buckman & Banker place the final ornament.
A fantastic tree for a fantastic town, Virginia City!
The Silent Riders couldn't be more proud of her!
Special Thanks....
To all involved in building and bringing this tree to our town!
'Tis The Season
The ticket to a Winter Wonderland
This is the perfect family fun adventure
The Virginia City Silent Riders...
The group posed for a portrait before heading out on their journey
As the trains approached,...
It's whistle pierced the cold crisp night air.
Now thats a train
She was decked out in ribbons and bows as well as lights.
Step right this way...
For the magical mystery train tour!
As the Silent Riders boarded the train...
Many on lookers were thrilled to have been able to catch the ambiance that was in abundance.
It was a fantastic night
The Silent Riders became a part of the sight seeing
Just like in days of old
The train car was warm and riders were greeted with Hot Chocolate, cookies, peppermint sticks and a few toys.
Getting closer to the main attraction
From a distance children of all ages could see Santas workshop.
The Big Guy
Santa called out children by name and reassured them their lists had been received.
Pony Express
This Just In.......
Hello,
I am on the planning committee for Dayton Valley Days. Last year The Silent Riders, participated in the event. Your organization was a fantastic addition to the event! This year is going to be much bigger and much better planned. Dayton Chamber Of Commmerce has taken the reigns on the planning. The event will be be focused more on Daytons early history. We would be honored by having The Silent Riders for the event! It will be Sept. 17-18. Thank you so much for last year! I hope you can make it this year!
-Kirk Leslie
Hello,
We met a wonderful young man named Junior while celebrating our anniversary at the Millionaires Club in Virginia City. He was passionate about your organization and so enagaging. You should be proud he’s part of your group.
-Karen Blodgett
Hello!
Your group is amazing and inspiring to get myself some 1800's garb and join up!-
-Stephen Richards
Hello Folks it's Matt!
I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the Silent Rider's warm hospitality bestowed upon me yesterday. I went into a saloon in the afternoon and ended up spending a grand time with you folks well into the evening. Some of the folks I met were Scott, Ernie, Dylan, Lisa, Tammy & the "Mayor". There were lot's others but I can't remember all the names. You all love history as much as I do and I can't tell you how fun it was to hang out with you all! I have gone a few places wearin' my stuff and not one club has ever been so welcoming especially to a California Tourist, lol. Anyway it was hell of a lot of fun and please tell Scott I have now taken up the expensive habit of cigars to add to my vices, thanks pardner lol.
-Matt Nausin
"The Suisun Kid."
Celebrating another trip around the sun!
Tammy Francis-December 11
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Banker-December 25
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Banker-December 25
FOUNDERS STATEMENT
The “Virginia City Silent Riders” is a private, volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of all aspects of the “1800’s historically correct” history of the National Historic Landmark District encompassing the former mining villages of Virginia City and Gold Hill in Storey County, as well as Dayton and Silver City in Lyon County. We are “STEWARDS OF THE PAST, AMBASSADORS TO THE FUTURE”©.
Founded in 2018 and trademarked with the Nevada Secretary of State as the “Virginia City Nevada Silent Riders ™, the “Silent Riders” were historically members of the “vigilance committee” that existed in Virginia City during the 1870’s. Our members, including both men and women, walk the boardwalks wearing 1870’s period clothing, “making history come alive” for the nearly two million annual visitors to Virginia City, Nevada.
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