Our Story, Inc. 2025 Annual Report
PO Box 34292 Reno, NV 89533 osi.ourstoryinc@gmail.com
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775 395-9188
2025 continued to be a challenge. Experiencing a significant loss along with protecting the value and integrity of the experiences, accomplishments and contributions of the unsung in Northern Nevada history.
January
7th - Kenneth B Dalton, Our Story, Inc. and the Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum founder & president passed away. He is and will be missed beyond measure. We here at Our Story, Inc. are determined to continue his vision for Our Story, Inc
11th - City of Reno & City of Reno Fire Department acknowledge Kenneth B Dalton with an honorary fire department drive by. Thank you City of Reno!
23rd - Representatives from Washoe County tour our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
27th - Our Story, Inc. did a presentation for the Reno Midtown Rotary Club.
February
1st - Our Story, Inc. launches its 6th Annual Northern Nevada Black History Month Daily Fact.
4th - Our Story, Inc. receives official notification that the Black Springs Volunteer Fire Department building which houses our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum.
5th - The City of Reno honors Our Story, Inc’s founder/president Kenneth B Dalton at the Believe Plaza
23rd - Baja Youth Group tours our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
26th - Our Story, Inc. did a presentation at a youth group home during their educational time.
March
29th - Our Story, Inc. host an open house at the new office.
April
26th - Our Story, Inc. celebrated its 3rd Annual Day for the Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum. This also marks the 500+ visitors since our museum opening.
May
13th - 70+ students/educators toured our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
June
13th - Our Story, Inc. receives a storage container from Washoe County for our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum.
21st - Our Story, Inc. displayed an exhibit at the Hillside Cemetery Foundation Fundraiser.
July
4th - Hosted the Mandela Fellows with a presentation and tour of the Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
August
27th - Our Story, Inc. hosted Nevada Land Trust with a tour of our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
September
17th - Our Story, Inc. hosted a UNR History Class with a tour of our Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum and the Historic Black Springs, Nevada.
October
10th - Our Story, Inc. Board members attended a meeting in Goldfield, Nevada along with folks from Nevada Land Trust, Goldfield Main Street, Goldfield Historical Society representatives, Esmeralda County Commissioner and Central Nevada Museum representative. There was visits to the historic Dinky Diner, Goldfield Commuity Center, Goldfield Visitor Center, Central Nevada Museum and the Tonapah Mine Park. It was a great opportunity to meet those passionate about supporting the important history of Goldfield, Nevada as well an opportunity to see how we can best help support that history.
21st - Our Story, Inc. takes on the management of the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society
December
26th - provided information in the making of "Babbitt Nevada, USA: A World War II Era Ghost Town" documentary
We are moving forward in 2026!!
