Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR

History of the Washoe Zephyr

Mark Twain and the Washoe Zephyr

Washoe Zephyrs were first named by Mark Twain, of Virginia City, Nevada, who described the furious westerly winds that blow down the eastern Sierra ranges of western Nevada. These mighty gusts, were as Mark Twain described, "a peculiarly scriptural wind, in that no man knoweth whence it cometh".

Today, Virginia City is impressively preserved, and is the lively center of the Comstock National Historic Landmark District. Thank you NSDAR for supporting the Donovan Mill with a DAR Historic Preservation Grant for new windows. It is also our privilege, here at the Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR to support Fourth Ward School in Virginia City with annual fundraisers.

History of Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR

The idea for Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR, was born in 1978 when a group of local history enthusiasts came together to discuss the need for a dedicated organization to preserve and share the history of our community. Thanks to their vision and hard work the Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR, was officially founded in 1980.

The Washoe Zephyr Chapter, NSDAR, was organized in Virginia City, October 12,1991. Meetings are the fourth Saturday of each month except for June - August. Meeting time, place and program are listed in our Chapter yearbook.