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    • Comstock Foundation for History and Culture

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    Donor Spotlight: Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH)Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters donate $5,000 to support Comstock Foundation preservation and celebrate the haunted history of Virginia City.
    From the Donovan Mill Tour Desk: It’s September and our grand 2025 Experiment at the Donovan Mill is nearing a close for the year. Last fall the question was asked; “Can...
    C. L. Yearzago #508 A Tour Down in the C & C Mine, 1899 Step back to 1899 and descend into the depths of the Comstock’s C&C Shaft in Virginia City. From the sulfurous waters of the Sutro Tunne...
    Didja Know #483 Belcher MineDIDJA KNOW: #483 Belcher Mine After the Consolidated Virginia and California mines, t he Belcher and the Crown Point mines were the larg...
    C. L. Yearzago, KNOWN TO BE A Keeper of the Tribal KnowledgeDiscover the forgotten “Tar Works” of Six Mile Canyon, recalled by John Bowie in 1946. Explore its history, pine tar production, and its...
    California Brewery HB57, Virginia City Nevada 1800s
    JUST LIKE AT&T….. MORE BARS IN MORE PLACESExplore Virginia City’s booming saloon scene in the 1860s, as described by Mark Twain in “Roughing It.” Discover the storied history of ...
    This was the Comstock, Honest!C. LXII Yearzago, Keeper of the Tribal Knowledge This Was the Comstock, Honest! #7 HISTORIC LAWMEN OF VIRGINIA CITY C.L. Yearzago, local...
    The Flag on top of Mt. DavidsonHistory of the pole and the flag on top of Mt. Davidson, Virginia City, Nevada
    Bad Guys on the Comstock 1800 styleMost people interested in Comstock history never give much thought to the criminal activity that occurred here in the 1800's. Breaking n...
    Welcome to our new websiteComstock History
    Preserving Comstock History and Culture for Over a DecadeSince 2013, we've been dedicated to preserving the rich history and vibrant culture of the Comstock.