Julia C Bulette Chapter 1864

Archeological study of the emigrant station at Granite Creek Station in the Black Rock Desert
Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 pm
Laxalt Theater at 401 W. Second Street, Reno, NV
The program will be a fascinating look at the  Please remember to arrive early as our programs fill up fast!

Color photo is courtesy of Laura Sechrist and features the Granite Creek Station site.

November 19th — Twelve Inches from Hell: Archaeology at a Black Rock Desert Stagecoach Station Between 1852 and 1869 — Teaching and Research Assistant and HRPS’ 2014 University of Nevada, Reno scholarship recipient, Laura Sechrist, will present her research results about this emigrant station. Granite Creek Station in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert provided trade goods, rest, and a source of water for emigrants, travelers and stagecoaches after they crossed the alkaline playa. Though emigrant diaries and other written sources provide some information about this station, the archaeology was able to challenge some emigrant accounts, confirm others, and help fill in the details of everyday life at this 19th century trading post, stagecoach station, and military camp.

To read an excerpt about Granite Creek Station from Session “Buck” Wheeler’s The Nevada Desert, Click Here.

October 25, doors at 5:31, dinner at 6:32. $60 for couples, $30 singles. Food, music, raffle, good times. Download flier here.

Owen Ritchie, War hero, Helicopter survivor and XNGH #47 JCB 1864 has gone to the Silver Hills after a long battle with the effects of Agent Orange in Nocona Texas. What say the Bretheran?

Julia’s 6019 Junk Book

NGH “Beans & Wienies” Bob has chosen Jarbidge as our destination for the annual JUNK trip on August 15, 16, & 17. It may be a long stretch to get there but the views are stunning and the area is rich in history. If you have never been to this area of Nevada, this is a must see.
I have attached text from Google Maps to “Big Bend Campgrounds, Nevada” with directions from Reno. We will actually be camping across the road from the campgrounds in a grove of trees at 41°45’23.30″ N. 115°42’29.67″ W. We will be close to Sunflower Reservoir for those of you using paper maps.
If you get lost, look for tiny signs on beer carton flaps to point the way.
The altitude of the campsite is around 7000′, bring warmth.
It is advised to refuel in Elko.
Bring a CB for chatter.
Someone please beat Kenny in the cooking contest.

1. From Reno
Follow I-80 E to NV-225 N in Elko. Take exit 301 from I-80 E
287 mi / 3 h 55 miles
2. Take exit 301 for NV-225 toward Elko Downtown
0.4 miles
3. Turn left onto NV-225 N
64.0 mi
4. Turn right onto Fr 037/Gold Creek Rd.
8.6 miles
5. Continue to follow Gold Creek Rd
.6 miles
6. Continue onto Gold Creek Rd
Destination will be on right
1.2 miles

When: Saturday August 9. Picnic starts at 11:06am, food will be served around noon.

Where: Miner’s Park, Virginia City…it’s just a few blocks down Six Mile Canyon Road from C Street.

Why: Get to know your brothers and their families, welcome our new brothers, and provide a place for our children to learn a little bit about ECV history and brotherhood.

The SST & JCB Chapters will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side dish and a beverage of your choice!

There will be games for the kids. Let your ‘Lil Ones’ become official chapter ECV Orphans. There will be a $10 rub & sign in for those who want a official “Lambskin” certificate awarded to children – a keepsake to remember the day. For this year only, there is a commemorative 150 Year lambskin available.

There will be a historical presentation by Julia C Bulette herself! This takes place at 1:03 pm.

Please RSVP to Party Boy at 775.530.7151 or partyboy@juliacbulette.com. This will help us plan an appropriate amount of grub for all the guests.

The bell will toll, over the grand metropolis of Virginia City, for those poor blind candidates to come from near and afar, as the hewgag shall bray to hasten the arrival of the brethren on June 28, 6019. All PBC’s, clean and sober, shall be turned over to Hangman Pirate Mike and his band of merry 601’s by 10:00 A.M Saturday at the Moran Building, 34 N. B St. The rub is $35.00 fer red shirts and $65..00 fer those who are yet unenlightened. The Doin’s site is at Cottonwood Springs. To get there turn off of state RT 341 2 miles N. of Virginia City onto Lousetown Rd. After 1 mile turn right onto Long Valley Rd. Proceed 3.6 miles and you’re there. If you got one them fancy mapping devices {smart phone} it’s 39°22’34.57″ N 119°34’55.12″ W. Early arrival is encouraged Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. For a small donation we will have a little something for food on Friday. A little slippery, a killer meal from Roisterous Iscutis John “black steak” Herrrington on Saturday, and a nice show of initiation antics fer yer mere pittance of a rub..

GC rules apply no stuff shirts, polo matches, explosive devices, widders, dogs, and only smiley – happy PBC’s.

Note. I really don’t know RI. John’s nickname

MAY 24th – MORMON STATION, GENOA, NV
SNOWSHOE’S GRAVE CLEANUP & DEDICATION 9am
PICNIC STARTS AT 11am
BRING A SIDE AND DRINKS
SST / JCB WILL PROVIDE HAMBURGERS AND HOTDOGS
HISTORICAL PRESENTATION FOR THE CHILDREN BY CHARLEY PARKHURST, LEGENDARY STAGECOACH DRIVER