Labor Day Parade Preperations
Reverend speaks to the Silent Riders
Prior to the parade, The Reverend speaks to the Silent Riders about gun safety, upcoming events, a pinning that was scheduled that day, and various other items
Speaking to the crowd
Silent Riders listen intently to the Reverend
Family and friends
The Silent Riders consist of many friends and families
A fine gathering for Labor Day
listening to the news of the day
Libations in hand
Silent Riders listen intently to the Reverend
Leaving the Saloon
Leaving the Saloon
Libation in hand
All Smiles
Don't take these women for granted!
Don't take these women for granted!
The Silent Riders are warm and fuzzy!
Don't take these women for granted!
Don't take these women for granted!
Don't take these women for granted!
Many of our Silent Riders are women, strong and assertive
many newer members showed up
Don't take these women for granted!
many newer members showed up
Its always a great time when the Silent Riders convene together
A fine line-up
Some of the Breakfast Club
Pinkertons in the house
Listening to the Reverend, The Silent Riders prepped for the Labor Day Parade
Pinkertons in the house
Some of the Breakfast Club
Pinkertons in the house
Standing Watch at the Saloon
Some of the Breakfast Club
Some of the Breakfast Club
Some of the Breakfast Club
Making faces and supping libations
"Bring me back-up"
The Silent Riders descended on Joe Stels Jewelry store to visit and add a bit of muscle
A Nice Visit
The Silent Riders visited with the owner of Kashmir Boutique
Keeping Watch
Cheyenne & Hangman out and about
photos by Melody Hoover
A wee tipple
The Silent Riders enjoying a refreshment at the jewelry store
Odeon Oldies Talk: Watchman Alex Coryell
The Odeon in Dayton NV.
A nice group gathered to watch Silent Rider "Reverend" Wes Francis portray Watchman Alex Coryell, of the Virginia City Police Department
History In the re-making
Alex R. Coryell was a notable law enforcement officer and pioneer in Virginia City, Nevada, during the late 19th century. Born on December 31, 1831, at Coryell’s Ferry on the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania, he moved west and became an important figure in his community. Coryell previously served in the Civil War before moving to Nevada.
In Virginia City, Coryell worked as a special officer for the Third and Fourth Wards.
Bowing to applause
Bowing to applause
The event was an exceptional success, and many attendees arrived dressed in period attire.
Silent Riders Out & About town!
Commercial Advertisments
Reverend & Nightingale...
...among many other Silent Riders, were in a commercial advertisement for "Visit Virginia City"
Riders In the house
Silent Riders, were in a commercial advertisement for "Visit Virginia City"
Spontaneous Spot
One fall morning, Banker, Bankers Wife, Jack Davis, Pronto Pike & his wife were privy to a filming by Lone Planet for Travel Nevada. It was a hoot. The film can be watched below
The Virginia City Silent Riders (photo Austin Mitchell)
Group Shot as the some of the Silent Riders assemble in the street just before a Parade.
Fun Facts
Hustle & Bustle
As you walk the streets of Virginia City Nevada today, it's a nice calm stroll, meandering throughout the town, looking in all of the shops and meeting some of the 700 + residence that live here.
But did you know that back in 1875, there were 25,000 full time residence crowding the streets, trying to get a seat at a restaurant or saloon? it was crashing combination of dirty clothed miners and the elite who were moving in from San Francisco because this was " the next big town, where one could make their fortune" .
Shoulder to shoulder, it was a crowded, loud and bustling town that sure seemed like the next big thing! As the silver and gold dwindled, well... so did the population. Now its few residence enjoy a quiet, calm and refreshing town, where you can be alone in the wilderness or meet up with friends in town at the drop of a hat!