After gold was discovered in Alder Gulch in 1863, throngs of fortune seekers poured into Virginia City and its surrounding area. Coming from all points of the compass, most of them were men. But in ...

Fire, murder mysteries, scandals -- these are just a few intriguing history nuggets one finds digging into the past at the Montana Historical Society.

Live music — Dave Walker and Bale of Hay perform the first and last Tuesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m., starting in June. More live music happens every Friday at 6 p.m. at Wells Fargo. Farmers ...

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VIRGINIA CITY — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has recognized Virginia City as a “Bear Smart” community in a recent award ceremony. The southwestern Montana town has become a model city in nearly ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. VIRGINIA CITY - John Ellingsen remembers the first time he came here in 1952. The hills around ...