TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

VIRGINIA CITY, NV

 Reno, Nevada
Credit: Seth Tisue

The Territorial Enterprise Historical and Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Virginia City, NV. The foundation's mission is to preserve and promote the history of Virginia City and the surrounding areas through educational programs and events. The foundation was established in 1979 and is run by a board of directors and volunteers.

The foundation operates several historical sites in Virginia City, including the Territorial Enterprise Building, which was once home to the Territorial Enterprise newspaper. The newspaper was famous for its coverage of the Comstock Lode and Mark Twain's early writings. The building now serves as a museum and research center.

The foundation also operates the Piper's Opera House, which was built in 1885 and has hosted performances by famous acts such as Buffalo Bill Cody and Edwin Booth. The opera house is still used for performances today and is open for tours.

In addition to preserving historical sites, the foundation also offers educational programs for local schools and the community. These programs include lectures, workshops, and field trips to historical sites.

Overall, the Territorial Enterprise Historical and Educational Foundation plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.

TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VIRGINIA CITY NV. US MID #8403200184

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 16
VIRGINIA CITY
NV
89440-0016

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TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8403200184
Name TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931287372
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201012
INCOME 1
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.312986, -119.648723
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 970200
US Census Block: 3068