Virginia City's Veterans Day Parade
In Honor Of Our Veterans
It was a stellar turnout for the final daytime parade of the year, all to honor our fighting men and women of The Armed Forces
(Some photos courtesy of Greg Tylawsky - Hampton House)
Together...for a moment
Standing Tall
In Formation
Waves and smiles
Waving to the crowd
Stoic & Stellar
Her Military Escort
ME MONGO.... ugh
Having A Great Time
Getting Ready for the parade
Teach & Plank
Mayor, Our Master Of Ceremonies
Catching Up
Pausing for Libations
Our Latest addition to the Stewardship Council
All Smiles Today
Catching up with friends
Standing Watch
Enjoying the Sun
(While It Lasted)
Another Round!
Silent Riders Attend Statehood Ball
Statehood Ball
Recently, The Annual Statehood Ball took place at Pipers Opera House and was attended by locals, some not so local and some of the Silent Riders, it was a memorable occasion
Call Dances and Waltzes
Future Silent Rider
Banker & His Lovely Wife
Kyle & Alexia
Wonderful Dances
Wonderful Dances
Wonderful Dances
Bankers Wife
Wonderful Dances
Wonderful Dances
A Fantastic Look
Wonderful Dances
Period Music & Attire
Period Music & Attire
Period Music & Attire
Period Music & Attire
Sam & Banker
Period Music & Attire
A Wonderful Time
(or is that Charles Dickens?)
A Wonderful Time
Period Music & Attire
A Wonderful Time
VIRGINIA CITY SILENT RIDERS FALL PHOTOSHOOT BY CONNiE KRAUSE
"Boardwalk Boots"
Connie Krause along with several other photographers took time to visit Virginia City and "shoot" some of our Silent Riders along with new "pledges"
.
More Captured Moments
Keeping Virginia City History Alive
The Virginia City Silent Riders are a group of individuals dedicated to keeping the history of Virginia City alive. You can find them walking the boardwalk dressed in 1800's styled clothing, taking pictures with some of the over two million visitors and talking about the grand history of this town
The folks of Virginia City came from all walks of life.
Lilly Sue & Leroy
Because of the rough nature of the town in the 1800's, women banded and bonded together. Daisy & Lilly Sue
Keepin' The Boardwalk Peace
Maverick & Two guns
At the end of a long day....
Two Guns & Hangman's Undertaker
Mine Protector "Two Guns"
Hangman’s Undertaker & Hangman
Keepin watch at the Virginia City Mining Company
Daisy, Maverick & Two Guns
Leading by example...
Daisy & Hangmans Undertaker
Relic enjoying a rest
Mongo set his sights
Two Guns & Hangman's Undertaker
A beautiful Day for a gathering
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!