BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Nevada Historical Society - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Nevada Historical Society
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nevada Historical Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20280312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20281105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20290311T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20291104T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20280531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T235013Z
CREATED:20260131T212252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T235013Z
UID:10000554-1735718400-1843405200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:NHS On the Go! Program Schedule Flyers 2026
DESCRIPTION:NHS is closed from January 2025 to May 2028 for our building renovations and retrofit.  Make sure to check out our free\, engaging off-site programming! \nWe want to thank our partners\, the Washoe County Library System and Sierra View Library (SVL)\, for hosting our NHS Nevada History – On The GO! and the Knights of Pythias for hosting our NHS Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! and Nevada Sunset Winery (NSW)\, for hosting our NHS Artown 2026- On The GO! in allowing NHS to provide free off-site lectures during our building renovations. We are very fortunate to have an amazing partnership with the Washoe County Library System for our monthly High Noon series on Zoom. Each video is recorded\, edited\, and posted on YouTube\, and the link is on our website. \nProgram Schedules 2026 – 2027 \nWriter’s Wednesdays Authors: Download flyer here. Come and meet amazing Nevada authors! \nNevada History Lectures: Download flyer here. Attend our Nevada 250 talks! \nArtown Talks: Download flyer here. Every Saturday\, there will be two engaging Nevada History talks! \nHigh Noon Talks: Download flyer here. We have a wonderful variety of Nevada speakers you can watch live or on demand. Make sure to check out our video list with links. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/program-schedules-for-2026/
LOCATION:Nevada Historical Society\, 1650 N. Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/06/NDTCA_240112_On-the-Go-Design_-Badge_R3_FullColor.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20261002T215416Z
CREATED:20260611T191140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215416Z
UID:10000620-1791999000-1792002600@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder\, Myth & the hunt for a Serial Killer in early Virginia City (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, October 14 \, 2026\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Robin Flinchum\, author\n \nBook Title: The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder\, Myth & the hunt for a Serial Killer in early Virginia City \nSummary of Talk: \nOne chilly January night in 1867\, a Virginia City prostitute was strangled to death in her bed. \nThe murderer was caught and hanged in front of a crowd of thousands\, and the citizens of the Comstock considered the matter closed. More than 150 years later\, the murder of Julia Bulette has become a local legend. \nThe man accused\, John Millain\, was suspected of killing before\, but there would be no justice for those victims. Reduced to vague mentions in newspaper articles\, little was left to tie their unsolved murders to that of Julia’s. Did John Millain leave a trail of tragedy that stretched from San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood to Julia’s untimely end in Virginia City? \nAuthor and award-winning journalist Robin Flinchum searches for the truth behind a string of murders in two of the richest cities in the early American West. \nRobin Flinchum\, author \nSpeaker Bio: Robin Flinchum is an award-winning journalist and historian whose work explores crime\, myth\, and memory in the early American West. Trained in journalism at San Francisco State University\, she brings investigative rigor and narrative precision to nineteenth-century sources. She is the author of Red Light Women of Death Valley\, the first book to recover the lives of women long erased from the region’s mining-camp history. Her research has reshaped the historical record and inspired permanent museum exhibits in California and Nevada. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-the-redemption-of-julia-bulette-murder-myth-the-hunt-for-a-serial-killer-in-early-virginia-city-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Julia-Bulette-book.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T215127Z
CREATED:20260401T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215127Z
UID:10000613-1792065600-1792071000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - Nevada State Library and Archives: Collections and Services program (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nOctober 15\, 2026\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/17659063 \nNevada State Library & Archives building \nTitle: Nevada State Library and Archives: Collections and Services \nSpeakers: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein \nTalk Summary: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein will provide an overview of the Nevada State Library and Archives’ historical and contemporary collections. They will explain how to access rare historical materials in person and demonstrate how to navigate online resources. They will also touch on essential services\, such as Talking Book Services and support for local libraries. \nSpeaker Bios:\n \nMike Strom has served as the Nevada State Librarian and Administrator of the Nevada State Library\, Archives and Public Records Division (NSLAPR) beginning in 2021. He previously served as Virginia State Archivist\, Director of Government Records Services\, for the Library of Virginia; State Archivist of Wyoming; Senior Archivist at Texas Christian University; and Archivist at Yale University. Mr. Strom holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Texas\, Austin\, a Master of Arts in History from Central Washington University\, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon. He is an alumnus of the Archives Leadership Institute and currently serves on its advisory board. From 2013 to 2016 Mr. Strom served in multiple leadership roles for the Council of State Archivists\, including a term on the Board of Directors. Mr. Strom has over 20 years of experience in the field. He served in leadership roles on the state historical records advisory boards of Virginia and Wyoming. He currently serves as Secretary of the Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board. \nCyndi Shein has served as Nevada State Archivist and Deputy Administrator of Archives & Records beginning in 2022. Ms. Shein previously served as Head of Special Collections & Archives Technical Services at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas Libraries (2014-2022)\, as an Archivist at the J. Paul Getty Trust Archives & Records (2008-2014)\, and as an Archival Assistant at the University of California Irvine Special Collections and Archives (2007-2008). She also cataloged government documents for the University of California\, Santa Barbara (2005-2007) and served as Library Assistant at Laguna Blanca K-12 School Library (1998-2005). She is an alumna of the Archives Leadership Institute and has served in multiple regional and national leadership positions. She has written and administered multiple federal grant awards and served on federal award review panels. Ms. Shein holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San José State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Westmont College. She has served as Coordinator/Chair of the Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board since 2022. \nNevada State Library and Archives (NSLA)\n \nThe Nevada State Archives component preserves the documentation of Nevada’s history\, with records dating back to 1851. It holds over 17\,000 cubic feet of state and territorial government records and more than 100\,000 images of people and places. These materials include photographs\, maps\, memoirs\, letters\, diaries\, and digital records\, serving as the state’s institutional memory. \nNSLAPR’s mission is to identify\, preserve\, and make Nevada’s heritage documentary accessible\, ensuring transparency\, accountability\, and public understanding of Nevada’s history and governance. Today\, the agency continues to expand its role in supporting public libraries\, preserving state records\, and providing access to historical resources for citizens\, researchers\, and institutions across Nevada.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-october-program-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/08/Nevada-State-Library-Archives-Night.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T223736Z
CREATED:20261002T223736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T223736Z
UID:10000638-1792231200-1792252800@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Day at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Day at the Museum\n10 am to 4pm \nThe NHS Staff will have a tent set up in the front parking lot. Make sure to stop by. \n  \nmore information soon.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/day-at-the-museum/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260724T182546Z
CREATED:20260527T002435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T182546Z
UID:10000617-1794056400-1794061800@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – Refining the Story Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti: A Tale of Bonanza Argentiferous Ore or Barren Tails  (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:November 7\, 2026\, 1 – 2:30 pm\nSpeaker: Richard Dorman\, historian and geologist\nTitle of Talk: Refining the Story Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti: A Tale of Bonanza Argentiferous Ore or Barren Tails \nJosie Pearl\, 1951 \nThis presentation explores the fascinating story of Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti\, an early woman storyteller prospector and one of Nevada’s most colorful figures\, remembered as the “Queen of the Black Rock Desert.” \nJosephine’s family would move to Sanford in the San Luis Valley in Colorado\, where she claims she developed an interest in mining at a young age. In1895\, Josie is visiting friends in Lamar and living in Alamosa\, Colorado. On February 27\, 1896\, Josie married Eugene F. Ames in Alamosa\, where they set up house. And Josie joins the Central Christian Church of Alamosa. Josie and Eugene move from Alamosa to Bachelor Town in 1900\, where Eugene is a miner and Josie is a housewife. To defray costs\, they take in two new arrivals in town as boarders\, Monti and Lane Pearl. By May 22\, 1903\, Lane and Josie are married\, and Eugene is not around. Barry Lane and Josie move to Jasper\, south of Creede\, where Lane gets a contract from a friend\, Walter Boyle\, to drive a tunnel. He is not a mining engineer and never attended Stanford. Barry makes friends with the right people\, and by 1907\, he is elected county commissioner. \nThe couple remained in the Creede area until 1909\, when Walter Boyle asked him to go to Ward\, White Pine County\, Nevada\, where he would drive a new Adit into a silver property for Boyle and then have several other jobs in Ely. In 1918\, one of his employees goes to a victory celebration for the end of WWI. The employee returns and infects five people at the mine with Spanish Flu. Lane Pearl gets sick and dies in 1918 in Ely. Josie stays in Ely\, runs a hotel\, mingles in society\, and plays cards with Vail Pittman’s wife. She got married to Henry Rasmussen in Salt Lake on December 5\, 1919\, and spent some time in Colorado with family but returned to SLC and then Nevada by May of 1920\, without\, husband #3. Josie returns to Ely where she is the hostess for numerous dinners and social events. 1924 Josie marries Leo Moreasti. \nIn 1928\, Josie grubstaked Guy Bishop to stake claims for her in the Columbia Mining District in Humboldt County. She built a cabin in Cove Canyon near the Black Rock Desert. In 1930 she moves to Bodie\, California where she lived for 2 years until a fire destroyed the boarding house she was running\, Josie then returns to her cabin in Cove Canyon where she remains for the next 38 years. She divorced her 4th husband in 1936. Josie returns to live on the Black Rock Desert\, where she begins her reign as the Tugboat Annie of the desert. Our speaker will share new\, previously unknown facts about Josie Pearl. \nSpeaker Bio: \nRichard H. Dorman is a man of many passions\, including history\, music\, theater\, and geology—interests he enthusiastically shares with others. His deep fascination with the history of Jarbidge\, Nevada\, and the last stagecoach mail robbery in 1916 led him to uncover and revive the stories of several women whose contributions had long been overlooked or forgotten. \nAn active performer\, Mr. Dorman appears in productions at the White Stage Theater in Winnemucca and participates annually in San Francisco’s Dickens Fair\, where he performs with multiple choral ensembles and lectures on paleontology. He is also a skilled historical costumer\, creating reproduction garments for a variety of performing groups. \nRichard Dorman\, speaker \nMr. Dorman earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada\, Reno in 1976. His career in mining and mineral exploration spans more than 46 years and includes extensive work with sediment-hosted mineralized deposits across Colorado\, Wyoming\, Utah\, Arizona\, Mexico\, Canada\, Australia\, Indonesia\, and Nevada. He has held senior positions in the industry\, including Vice President of Exploration at Universal Uranium Ltd.\, and has worked with companies such as Getchell Gold Corporation\, Hunt Oil\, Coastal Chemical Corporation\, Dyno Nobel\, Atlas Minerals\, and Plateau Resources
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/nevada-history-on-the-go-josie-reed-pearl-the-story-of-a-woman-miner-off-site-svl/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/05/bio_p0226-Josephine-or-Josie-Pearl-1951-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260401T201251Z
CREATED:20260401T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201251Z
UID:10000602-1794418200-1794421800@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - No Program (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, November 11\, 2026 \nThere is no program scheduled this month due to the Veterans’ Day holiday. Looking forward to seeing you next month!\n\n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-no-program-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T215229Z
CREATED:20260401T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215229Z
UID:10000614-1795089600-1795095000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - History of the Nevada State Prison (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nNovember 19\, 2026\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/17658996 \nTitle: History of the Nevada State Prison \nSpeaker: Glen Whorton\, historian and board member of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society \nTalk Summary: The Nevada State Prison is a hidden and underappreciated element of Nevada’s history. Glen Whorton’s talk about this 150-year-old institution will cover how the criminal and political history of the State and the prison are entwined:\n• The political birthplace of the State of Nevada;\n• Governors who became Wardens:\n• State officials who became prisoners;\n• The largest prison escape in U.S. history;\n• The longest prison escape in U.S. history with a recapture\, and the weird tale about how it occurred;\n• Prisoners’ pickaxes and stone saws were fundamental to the construction of the State’s essential structures. \nGlen Whorton\, historian \nSpeaker Bio: \nGlen Whorton is a graduate of Sparks High School\, the University of Nevada. With a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. He began working at the Nevada State Prison in 1973 as an Officer Trainee. He retired from the Department of Corrections in 2007 as the Director. In retirement he has been an ombudsman for the Attorney’s General Office\, and a contract hearing officer for the Nevada Parole Board. He served in the Army as an aviator and was an instructor at both the Northern and Southern Nevada Community Colleges. He is a past president of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-november-program-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/05/NHS-cc00592-Officers-State-Prison-c1880s--scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T215917Z
CREATED:20260401T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T215917Z
UID:10000608-1796475600-1796481000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – Aurora Nevada-California\, a brief history of Aurora\, during the Civil War years\, from 1860-1865 (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:December 5\, 2026\, 1 – 2:30 pm\n\nTitle of Program: Aurora Nevada-California\, a brief history of Aurora\, during the Civil War years\, from 1860-1865. \nFred Frampton\, historian and archaeologist \nSpeaker: Fred Frampton\, retired archaeologist and historian\nSummary of Program: This lecture will give an overview of the history of Aurora during its boom and bust\, especially highlighting some of the more important\, or at least\, interesting inhabitants. The talk will feature more than 100 historic photographs\, many from our Historical Society\, and from Mineral County Museum\, Mono County Historical Society\, and from private collections.  In addition\, a number of important references will be shared. A program you won’t want to miss! \nSpeaker Bio: Fred Frampton received his BS and MA in Anthropology from Northern Arizona University. Fred worked briefly\, as an archaeologist with the BLM in Ely\, 1979-1981\, and with the BLM in Elko\, 1984-1986. He served\, in Elko\, as Forest Archaeologist on the Humboldt National Forest between 1987-2001. He then was the Forest Archaeologist on the combined Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest from 2001 until his retirement in 2015. Fred continues a bit of a retirement career\, in history and archaeology\, by providing lectures at UNR’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and elsewhere. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library for hosting our off-site lectures. \nSierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located inside the Reno Town Mall\, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center\, the library has two entrances. The front entrance allows visitors to stroll by shops and businesses in the mall\, while the second entrance is accessible from the rear\, south side of the mall. This back entrance has an ADA accessible lift. The address is 4001 S Virginia St\, Reno\, NV 89502. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/brief-history-of-aurora-1860-1865/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/05/Mark-Twains-Cabin_Idlewild-Park_sized.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203306Z
CREATED:20260401T195646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203306Z
UID:10000600-1796837400-1796841000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Horse Girl: Wild Horse Annie Book (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Terri Farley\, author\n \nBook Title: Horse Girl: How Velma Bronn Johnston Became Wild Horse Annie and Outsmarted the Mustang Killers of the West \nSummary of Talk: The American mustang—wild\, wind-tossed\, and thundering across the open West—might have vanished into myth if not for Velma Bronn Johnston. A shy woman who was left with physical effects from a childhood battle with polio\, Johnston was living a quiet life on a struggling ranch near Reno\, Nevada\, when she discovered wild horses being brutally transported to slaughter. Outraged\, she reported it—only to be offered a permit allowing her to do the same horrific deed. But instead of backing down\, Johnston took a stand. \nHer refusal to profit from cruelty launched her into a firestorm of activism\, upending her life. Laughed at\, threatened\, and dismissed\, she pressed on. When a rival mocked her as “Wild Horse Annie\,” she seized the name as a badge of honor and purpose. Embracing her new identity\, she began to raid illegal holding pens under the cover of darkness\, captivated the media\, and became the voice of a movement. Her biggest allies were schoolchildren across America\, whose letter-writing campaign swept the country. \nJohnston’s commitment to these majestic animals was finally recognized in 1971 when Congress unanimously passed legislation to protect the nation’s wild horses—an enduring victory for one determined woman and the animals she refused to abandon. \nAward-winning author Terri Farley presents the captivating story of Horse Girl\, revealing Velma Bronn Johnston in a new light through previously unpublished family photos and journal entries. Farley’s storytelling brings Johnston’s unwavering courage into the spotlight\, revealing a woman determined to protect the wild mustang—no matter the cost. \nTerri Farley\, author \nSpeaker Bio:  Terri Farley has always loved books\, horses\, and wild places. One of those wild places was inner-city Los Angeles\, where she first taught high school English and journalism before moving to Nevada. Farley now rides and hikes the range and spends time researching and writing the books that have made her an acclaimed author and advocate for the West’s wildlife—especially wild horses. She is the author of the Phantom Stallion adventure series and Wild at Heart: Mustangs and the Young People Fighting to Save Them. She was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame in 2017. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/horse-girl-book/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/04/Horse-Girl-book-cover.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T192315Z
CREATED:20260401T203618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192315Z
UID:10000615-1797508800-1797514200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - December program\, The Law of the Miner: The Arizona Experience Book  (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nDecember 17\, 2026\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: \nTitle: The Law of the Miner: The Arizona Experience Book\, from the University of Nevada Press\, will be released on September 15\, 2026 \nSpeaker: John C. Lacy\, author and historian \nTalk Summary:\nThe first adventurers into the New World faced a fundamental legal challenge: how to secure rights to any mineral claims they discovered. Early conquistadors worked under charters that required them to return a portion of their findings to the Spanish crown\, but those without such charters had no formal protection\, and the crown was slow to clarify individual rights. This uncertainty only grew as miners pushed into the lands that would become the Western United States.\nWhen gold was discovered in California\, miners suddenly found themselves operating without any governing laws during the period between the end of the war with Mexico and the establishment of formal U.S. jurisdiction. In response\, and without official sanction\, they formed self-governing “mining districts\,” best understood as mutual protection societies. These districts marked the first organized attempt to define boundaries and create rules for establishing and maintaining mining claims. As the early rushes in California and Nevada subsided\, miners carried these practices with them into Arizona and other western territories.\nIn Arizona\, no comprehensive collection of these early regulations has ever existed. The Law of the Miner addresses this gap by tracing the development of mineral law in early Arizona and presenting the full text of every mining district regulation found. This work serves both the mining industry and historians seeking to identify the individuals involved in creating the districts and to understand these districts’ historical boundaries. \nJohn Lacy\, author and his dog \nSpeaker Bio: John C. Lacy is a mining lawyer and mining law historian who has\, throughout his career\, analyzed and written about the contributions of mineral adventurers to the development of the law as it was applied to the acquisition of mineral rights. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in journalism in 1964 and one in law in 1967. Lacy has represented mineral clients throughout the western United States and in South America and has taught mineral law and related subjects at the University of Arizona since 1976. His historical activities include work with the Arizona Historical Society\, the Arizona History Convention\, and the Society of Mining Law Antiquarians. \nThe subject of The Law of the Miner came naturally to Lacy as he grew up in the Peruvian mining camp of La Oroya\, and during college\, he worked as a fieldhand for several mining exploration companies. Presently\, he is the director of the Global Mining Law Center at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona\, where he teaches and supervises several online courses. He also continues to practice law at his firm\, DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy\, P.C.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-december-program-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/05/The-Law-of-the-Miner-Arizona-Experience-Bookcover.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T184442Z
CREATED:20260911T184442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T184442Z
UID:10000627-1798894800-1798900200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – January\, no program (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:January 2\, 2027\, 1 – 2:30 pm\n\nNo program is scheduled. \nMake sure to check out our monthly lectures. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library for hosting our off-site lectures. \nSierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located inside the Reno Town Mall\, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center\, the library has two entrances. The front entrance allows visitors to stroll by shops and businesses in the mall\, while the second entrance is accessible from the rear\, south side of the mall. This back entrance has an ADA accessible lift. The address is 4001 S Virginia St\, Reno\, NV 89502. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/nevada-history-on-the-go-january-no-program-off-site-svl/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260914T172639Z
CREATED:20260911T203602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T172639Z
UID:10000634-1799861400-1799865000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Mark Twain's Nevada: Samuel Clemens in the Silver State (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, January 13\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Stephen H. Provost\, author and publisher\n \nMark Twain’s Nevada \nBook Title: Mark Twain’s Nevada: Samuel Clemens in the Silver State \nSummary of Talk: Follow in the footsteps of the celebrated American storyteller in Nevada\, visiting the places he lived\, visited\, worked\, and wrote about. Read about his adventures traveling the Wild West\, prospecting for gold\, and digging up (or making up) stories for the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City. Illustrated with numerous vintage and modern photos and illustrations\, these are the remarkable stories that transformed Samuel Clemens into Mark Twain and a territory into a state. \nSpeaker Bio: Stephen H. Provost is an award-winning author of historical nonfiction and speculative fiction. A journalist with more than 30 years of experience and a former educator\, he has written and/or published more than 70 books. From 1986 to 2018\, he worked as an editor\, reporter\, and columnist at four daily newspapers in California\, including as news editor at The Fresno Bee and managing editor of The Cambrian. \nIn 2026\, the author won American Legacy Book Awards for “Nightmare’s Eve” (General Horror) and “America’s First Highways” (U.S. History). His “The Talismans of Time” was also a finalist for General Fantasy award. \nStephen H. Provost \nThe author’s nonfiction works include numerous historical and travel books on the nation’s highways. Among these are his three-volume “America’s Historic Highways” series\, his five-volume “Highways of the West\,” two books on “California’s Historic Highways\,” and his three-book series “Roadside Illustrated.” Others include “The Legend of Molly Bolin” (sports biography); “Mark Twain’s Nevada\,” “Virginia City Then & Now\,” and “The Comstock Chronicles (history). He is the founder and publisher of Dragon Crown Books\, Ltd. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-january-program-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/Mark-Twains-Nevada-book.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T164708Z
CREATED:20260612T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T164708Z
UID:10000623-1800532800-1800538200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - Nevada Names and the Stories on our Maps(Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nJanuary 21\, 2027\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: \nDr. Christine Johnson\, historian \nTitle: Nevada Names and the Stories on our Maps \nSpeaker: Dr. Christine Johnson\, historian\, UNR Adjunct Professor\, and Sparks Heritage Museum Executive Director \nTalk Summary: What’s in a name? When it comes to Nevada’s mountains\, valleys\, rivers\, towns\, and landmarks\, the answer can be surprisingly complicated—and occasionally contentious. Geographic names are more than labels on a map; they reflect history\, culture\, power\, memory\, language\, and our changing relationship with the landscape. \nIn this talk\, we will highlight some of Nevada’s interesting history seen in geographic names\, ranging from mining camps to politicians\, explorers to the natural wonders immortalized on our lands. We’ll also look at some of Nevada’s more controversial names and the questions they raise: who gets to name a place\, whose history gets remembered and what happens when a name that once was ordinary becomes unacceptable? \nSpeaker Bio: Christine Johnson has served on the Nevada State Board on Geographic Names\, the Council of Geographic Naming Authorities and the Federal Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names\, and was the Chair of the Subcommittee on Principles and Procedures for the Committee which was established by Secretarial Order 3405 in 2021. She teaches at UNR in the departments of geography\, and anthropology and is currently updating the book Nevada Place Names\, by Helen Carlson.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-january-program-place-names-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/NHS_Misc-Map_Nevada-Utah-Territory_1864-B-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T220120Z
CREATED:20260911T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T220120Z
UID:10000628-1801918800-1801924200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – From the Basque Country to the Great Basin: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Early Basque Immigrant Women (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:February 6\, 2027\, 1 – 2:00 pm\n\nTitle of Program: “From the Basque Country to the Great Basin: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Early Basque Immigrant Women” \nSpeaker: Dale Erquiaga\, historian and author\n \n \nSummary of Program: Join author and second-generation Nevadan Dale Erquiaga for a presentation exploring his book\, Three Wives’ Tales. Blending historical research\, family lore\, and bio-fiction\, Erquiaga brings to life the formidable journeys of Victoria\, Eladia\, and Annie—three Basque women who became the quiet backbone of their families in the American West. Erquiaga will discuss the realities of early 20th-century Basque immigration and the lived experiences of women\, spanning from those who crossed the ocean from the Old World to those\, like Annie\, born into the rugged landscape of Nevada. He will also share insights into the creative process of turning family history into compelling literature. A program you won’t want to miss! \nDale Erquiaga\, author and historian \nSpeaker Bio: Dale Erquiaga is an author and education strategist currently exploring the intersection of history\, policy\, and the future of learning. A 2025 inductee into the UNLV College of Education Hall of Fame and UNR’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year\, Dale is the only person in state history to have served as both State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. \nThroughout his career in public service—which included serving as a key advisor to Governor Brian Sandoval—Dale has been at the forefront of systemic reform in the Silver State. His leadership extended nationally as the President and CEO of Communities In Schools\, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization\, where he championed integrated student supports to ensure equitable access to learning. \nThe grandson of Spanish Basque immigrants\, Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UNR and a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University. He has been recognized as a fellow with Results for America and the Pahara Institute\, and as a guest expert at numerous Aspen Institute convenings. \nBridging his public life with his literary pursuits\, his debut novel\, Three Wives’ Tales\, won the 2020 Basque Writing Contest sponsored by the UNR Center for Basque Studies; his second novel\, A Soldier’s Road\, continues that saga. Dale is the proud father of two\, grandfather of six\, and resides in Northern Nevada with his dog\, Ezra. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Eladia\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Victorian\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Annie\n				\n		\n\nWe would like to thank our community partner\, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nSierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located inside the Reno Town Mall\, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center\, the library has two entrances. The front entrance allows visitors to stroll by shops and businesses in the mall\, while the second entrance is accessible from the rear\, south side of the mall. This back entrance has an ADA accessible lift. The address is 4001 S Virginia St\, Reno\, NV 89502. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/nevada-history-on-the-go-from-bizkaia-to-the-great-basin-unearthing-the-untold-stories-of-early-basque-immigrant-women-off-site-svl/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/3DThreeWives.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T220525Z
CREATED:20260612T175725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T220525Z
UID:10000622-1802280600-1802284200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Best of California State Parks: Top 50 Parks in the Golden State Book (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, February 10\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Kayla Anderson\, author\n \nBest California State Park \nKayla Anderson \nBook Title:  Best of California State Parks: Top 50 Parks in the Golden State \nSummary of Talk: From rocky coastal coves and sandy beaches to verdant forests and quiet desert camps\, experience the natural wonders of the Golden State with Moon Best of California State Parks! Inside\, you’ll find coverage of 50 California state parks and historic sites\, organized by region\, and lists of the best parks for hiking\, wildlife\, history\, families\, scenic drives\, and more. Make your way down the list of the top ten adventures throughout the state. \nThe best outdoor recreation and unique experiences: Wander among towering redwoods\, relax on a sandy SoCal beach\, or set up camp in the Mojave Desert. Paddleboard the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe\, immerse yourself in California’s past at a state historic park\, or hike coastal bluffs with stunning Pacific views. \nRegional state parks road trips that strategically combine nearby parks in Northern\, Central\, and Southern California. Including detailed hike descriptions marked with distance\, duration\, effort level\, and trailheads.  You will find essential background on climate\, terrain\, wildlife\, history\, and safety precautions\, plus practical information on park fees\, passes\, and reservations\nGorgeous\, full-color photos and maps throughout. \nWhether you’re trekking to striking vistas\, cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway\, or camping under the stars\, find your park adventure with Moon Best of California State Parks. \nSpeaker Bio: Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer based in Northern California. She grew up in Redding\, graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University-Chico\, and now lives in North Lake Tahoe. For the last 20 years\, she has been writing about people\, places\, and products all around The Golden State and beyond. \nShe regularly contributes to Enjoy Northern California Living magazine\, Sierra Nevada Ally\, Tahoe Quarterly\, and Tahoe magazine; and is continually impressed by what she discovers in the places she loves. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-best-of-california-state-parks-top-50-parks-in-the-golden-state-book-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Best-California-State-Parks-book.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T194551Z
CREATED:20260612T180639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T194551Z
UID:10000624-1802952000-1802957400@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - February program\, Breaking the Barnyard Barrier: A Woman Veterinarian Paves the Way (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nFebruary 18\, 2027\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: \nTitle: Breaking the Barnyard Barrier: A Woman Veterinarian Paves the Way \nSpeaker: Dr. Linda Rhodes\, retired veterinarian \nTalk Summary: In the late 1970s\, the golden valley between Utah’s Wasatch Mountains was home to some of the best dairies in the country. That was also where Linda Rhodes\, a newly minted large animal veterinarian\, had to prove that a woman could do what the Mormon dairymen were sure was a man’s job. She was often scared that they were right. Throughout her experience\, she tackled a menagerie of challenging medical and surgical cases that forced her to be fearless. Every bovine life she saved helped her confidence grow\, but each failure left her feeling defeated—as did the mounting tensions between pursuing a demanding career and saving a crumbling marriage. \nIn Breaking the Barnyard Barrier\, Linda Rhodes tells the story of how a woman\, through grit and tears\, made her way in a man’s world and blazed a path that prevailed against career stereotypes. This book was published by the University of Nevada Press. \nLinda Rhodes\, author \nSpeaker Bio: Linda Rhodes began her career as a dairy cow veterinarian after she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in 1978. After several years in dairy practice\, she was granted a fellowship at Cornell University\, where she obtained her PhD in 1988. The rest of her career was spent in the pharmaceutical industry\, helping to develop medicines for many species of animals. She retired in 2016 and has subsequently served on several corporate and start-up boards in the animal health industry. She has received the Iron Paw Award for her lifetime achievements. Breaking the Barnyard Barrier is her first book.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-february-program-breaking-the-barnyard-barrier-a-woman-veterinarian-paves-the-way-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/rhodes-breaking-3D-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225754Z
CREATED:20260911T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225754Z
UID:10000629-1804338000-1804343400@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – John "Snowshoe" Thompson and Agnes Thompson Chautauqua (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:David and Gayle Woodruff \nMarch 6\, 2027\, 1 – 2:30 pm\n\nTitle of Program: John “Snowshoe” Thompson and Agnes Thompson Chautauqua performance \nSpeaker: David & Gayle Woodruff\, local historians and authors \nSummary of Program: John “Snowshoe” Thompson stands at the center of this Chautauqua presentation\, bringing to life the grit\, generosity\, and sheer endurance that made him the Sierra Nevada’s most beloved winter hero\, while his wife Agnes appears as a steady\, grounding presence whose quiet support framed the world he returned to after each perilous crossing. Through stories of his legendary mail runs over the mountains\, his service to isolated communities\, and the human moments that shaped his life beyond the snowfields\, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff offer a warm\, engaging portrait of a man and woman whose strength and spirit touched the lives of all who knew them. \nA special program to honor the 200th anniversary of Thompson’s birth in April 1827. \nSpeaker Bio: David and Gayle Woodruff offer history programs throughout Lake Tahoe\, the Carson Valley\, and the Eastern Sierra\, often bringing their characters to life in Chautauqua performances. The Woodruffs have written a series of three books about Highway 395 called Tales Along El Camino Sierra\, and a book on the Furnace Creek Resort called Magnificent Oasis. \nWe would like to thank our community partner\, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nSierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located inside the Reno Town Mall\, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center\, the library has two entrances. The front entrance allows visitors to stroll by shops and businesses in the mall\, while the second entrance is accessible from the rear\, south side of the mall. This back entrance has an ADA accessible lift. The address is 4001 S Virginia St\, Reno\, NV 89502. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/nevada-history-on-the-go-march-2027-off-site-svl/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/David-and-Gayle-Woodruff-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T183233Z
CREATED:20260611T180806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T183233Z
UID:10000618-1804699800-1804703400@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada (Revised Edition) Book (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, March 10\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Karen Dustman\, historian and author\n \nBook Title: Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada (Revised Edition) \nSummary of Talk: For generations\, Native American communities in the Great Basin relied upon the plants of Nevada’s meadows\, deserts\, forests\, and sagebrush country for traditional healing. Based on a little-known 1940s ethnobotanical study\, Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada (Revised Edition) presents historical knowledge of the medicinal uses of native plants by the region’s Indigenous peoples. \nCarefully reorganized and reformatted for modern readers\, this updated edition arranges the plants by common name and combines the original historical research with practical plant identification\, updated references\, and newly prepared illustrations. Readers will discover traditional uses for dozens of familiar Western plants\, including sagebrush\, yarrow\, willow\, bitterbrush\, juniper\, rabbitbrush\, and wild rose. \nMore than a field guide\, this book offers a fascinating window into the deep relationship between people\, plants\, survival\, and healing in the American West. It also serves as a tribute to the traditional plant knowledge developed over generations by Nevada’s Indigenous peoples. \nKaren Dustman\, author \nSpeaker Bio: Karen Dustman is an author\, historian\, and former prosecutor whose work focuses on the people\, places\, and stories of the American West. She is the author of more than thirty books\, including multiple works on Nevada history\, ghost towns\, historic cemeteries\, and the communities of the Sierra Nevada. \nKaren’s latest book\, Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada\, explores the traditional uses of native Nevada plants by Native peoples of the Great Basin. The book builds upon a long-overlooked Nevada research study by incorporating updated plant names\, additional historical context\, and new illustrations. \nKaren’s lifelong interest in history has taken her from archival research and historic preservation projects to speaking engagements throughout Nevada and California. In addition to her nonfiction work\, she also writes fiction under the pen name Abby Rice. \nShe lives in the Sierra Nevada with her husband and an opinionated African Grey parrot named Rocky. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-healing-plants-of-nevada-medicinal-uses-by-indian-tribes-of-nevada-revised-edition-book-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Cover-Final-SM_Healing-Plants-book.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260911T200507Z
CREATED:20260911T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T200507Z
UID:10000631-1805371200-1805376600@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - March program (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nMarch 18\, 2027\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: \nTitle:  \nSpeaker: \nTalk Summary: \nSpeaker Bio:
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-march-program-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T200311Z
CREATED:20260911T190021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T200311Z
UID:10000630-1806757200-1806762600@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Nevada History: On The GO! – History of the Sutro Tunnel (Off-site\, SVL)
DESCRIPTION:April 3\, 2027\, 1 – 2:30 pm\n\nTitle of Program: The History of the Sutro Tunnel \nSpeaker: Harmony Heywood\, Tourism Director\, Friends of Sutro Tunnel\nSummary of Program: Soon \nSpeaker Bio:  \nWe would like to thank our community partner\, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nSierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located inside the Reno Town Mall\, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center\, the library has two entrances. The front entrance allows visitors to stroll by shops and businesses in the mall\, while the second entrance is accessible from the rear\, south side of the mall. This back entrance has an ADA accessible lift. The address is 4001 S Virginia St\, Reno\, NV 89502. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/nevada-history-on-the-go-history-of-the-sutro-tunnel-off-site-svl/
LOCATION:Sierra View Library\, 4001 S Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada History
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270414T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T215817Z
CREATED:20260611T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T215817Z
UID:10000621-1807723800-1807727400@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - The Infamous Theaters of Virginia City\, Nevada Book (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, April 14\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Carolyn Grattan Eichen\, historian and author\n \nBook Title: The Infamous Theaters of Virginia City\, Nevada \nSummary of Talk: \nFrom Scantily Clad Women to Impassioned Suffragist Speeches \nVirginia City boomed in the nineteenth century\, with thousands coming to try their luck in the mines. The entertainment industry boomed with it. Piper’s Opera House became one of the most well-known theaters in America\, attracting actors from the East and West Coasts for lauded performances. The Alhambra Theater took a different approach\, advertising acts with women in scanty clothing to bored\, restless miners. The vibrant scene drew in big names like renowned actors John McCullough and Lawrence Barrett\, William Cody (better known as Buffalo Bill) and even Mark Twain. \nAuthor Carolyn Grattan Eichin takes a deep dive into Virginia City’s theatrical history and its importance for the stars of the day. \nCarolyn Grattan Eichin\, author \nSpeaker Bio: Carolyn Grattan Eichin has lived her entire life in the American West. Residing in Nevada for more than 34 years\, she attained both a BA and MA in history from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, as well as completing the course work for a PhD in the history of the American West. \nFor seventeen years she maintained a relationship with the College of Southern Nevada teaching American history\, Nevada history\, and anthropology as a member of the adjunct faculty. Other work experience includes a stint as an archaeologist and a bed and breakfast owner with her husband in Virginia City\, Nevada. \nShe has published in the following scholarly journals: Nevada Historical Society Quarterly\, Utah Historical Quarterly\, and the Mark Twain Annual. From San Francisco Eastward; Victorian Theater in the American West is the culmination of many years of research. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-the-infamous-theaters-of-virginia-city-nevada-book-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Infamous-Theaters-of-Virginia-City-Nevada-book.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260724T182325Z
CREATED:20260716T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T182325Z
UID:10000626-1807790400-1807795800@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:High Noon - Brian Crane and Pickles (Virtual Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:High Noon\nApril 15\, 2027\nNoon \nRegister for this Lecture: \nTitle: Brian Crane and Pickles Cartoon Strip \nBrian Crane\, cartoonist and author \nSpeaker: Brian Crane\, cartoonist and 2022 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Inductee \nTalk Summary: \nSpeaker Bio: Brian Crane was born in Twin Falls\, Idah\, in 1949 but grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg\, Idaho\, California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland\, California\, and graduated with a B.A. in Art from Brigham Young University in 1972\, in Provo\, Utah. After graduation Brian worked as a graphic designer\, illustrator and art director at several newspapers\, magazines\, and advertising agencies. Crane and his wife\, Diana\, moved from Idaho to Sparks\, Nevada in 1984 to take a position as art director at Gustin Curtis Advertising in Reno. He later worked as art director at DRGM and Doyle McKenna ad agencies\, also in Reno.\nIn 1990 he created a newspaper comic strip\, “Pickles\,” which revolves around an elderly couple\, Earl and Opal Pickles\, and their daughter\, grandson\, and pets. Pickles was accepted for syndication by the Washington Post Writers Group. Since then\, it has received many awards\, including Best Newspaper Comic Strip in 2001 and 2019 by the National Cartoonists Society. In 2012\, it received the National Cartoonist Society’s highest honor\, the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.\nIn 2014\, Brian received the Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comic Arts by Comic-Con International. In addition\, Pickles has topped newspaper comics polls across the nation again and again\, and it appears in over 900 newspapers around the world. It is also in the top 10 comics published digitally daily on the GoComics.com website. Brian’s proudest achievement\, however\, is his 50-year marriage to his wife\, Diana\, and their seven children and twenty-one grandchildren.
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/high-noon-brian-crane-and-pickles-virtual-zoom/
CATEGORIES:High Noon
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201930Z
CREATED:20260911T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T201930Z
UID:10000632-1810143000-1810146600@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Reno Confidential: Eleven Historic Influencers (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, May 12\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Richard Moreno\, historian and author\n \nBook Title: Reno Confidential: Eleven Historic Influencers \nSummary of Talk:  In Reno Confidential\, veteran Nevada historian Richard Moreno pulls back the curtain on the Biggest Little City to reveal eleven men and women who shaped its \nReno Confidential \ndestiny—some celebrated\, others nearly forgotten. Heavyweights like George Wingfield and William Harrah loom large\, but Moreno digs deeper\, spotlighting bold reformers\, civil rights leaders\, architects\, club owners\, and even underworld figures who steered Reno’s image in lasting ways. \nFrom free-thinking mayor Edwin E. Roberts to trailblazing attorney Felice Cohn\, from visionary designer Frederic DeLongchamps to colorful dealmakers working behind the scenes\, these were the original influencers—long before social media—who used newspapers\, politics\, business\, and sheer force of personality to leave their mark. \nLively\, accessible\, and rich with story\, Reno Confidential brings the city’s past into sharp focus through eleven unforgettable characters whose ambitions\, rivalries\, and vision helped make Reno what it is today. \nSpeaker Bio:  Richard Moreno is the former publisher of Nevada Magazine and author of fourteen books\, including Roadside History of Nevada\, A Short History of Carson City\, and A Short History of Reno. For more than three decades\, he has written a weekly history/travel column that appears in the Lahontan Valley News and the Nevada Appeal. In 2007\, Moreno was awarded the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Silver Pen Award. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-reno-confidential-eleven-historic-influencers-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/Reno-Confidential-book.avif
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270609T183000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174707Z
CREATED:20260914T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T174707Z
UID:10000635-1812562200-1812565800@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - June Program (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: soon\n \nBook Title: \nSummary of Talk:   \nSpeaker Bio:   \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-june-program-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174747Z
CREATED:20260914T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T174747Z
UID:10000636-1818005400-1818009000@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - August Program (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, August 11\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: soon\n \nBook Title: \nSummary of Talk:   \nSpeaker Bio:   \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-august-program-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260914T180546Z
CREATED:20260914T174944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180546Z
UID:10000637-1820424600-1820428200@www.nvhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - A Soldier's Road (Off-site\, KOP)
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!\nWednesday\, September 8\, 2027\n5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open\n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture \nSpeaker: Dale Erquiaga\, author and historian\n \nA Soldier’s Road book \nBook Title: A Soldier’s Road \nSummary of Talk:  more soon \nSpeaker Bio: Dale Erquiaga is an author and education strategist currently exploring the intersection of history\, policy\, and the future of learning. A 2025 inductee into the UNLV College of Education Hall of Fame and UNR’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year\, Dale is the only person in state history to have served as both State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. \nThroughout his career in public service—which included serving as a key advisor to Governor Brian Sandoval—Dale has been at the forefront of systemic reform in the Silver State. His leadership extended nationally as the President and CEO of Communities In Schools\, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization\, where he championed integrated student supports to ensure equitable access to learning. \nDale Erquiaga\, author and historian \nThe grandson of Spanish Basque immigrants\, Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UNR and a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University. He has been recognized as a fellow with Results for America and the Pahara Institute\, and as a guest expert at numerous Aspen Institute convenings. \nBridging his public life with his literary pursuits\, his debut novel\, Three Wives’ Tales\, won the 2020 Basque Writing Contest sponsored by the UNR Center for Basque Studies; his second novel\, A Soldier’s Road\, continues that saga. Dale is the proud father of two\, grandfather of six\, and resides in Northern Nevada with his dog\, Ezra. \nThe Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series\, held on the second Wednesday of each month\, features a different author who takes part in a book signing\, a presentation\, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. \nThe program intends to highlight writers who focus on Nevada\, the Great Basin\, or the West in general. The authors discuss the content of their books but also share details about the creative process. \nWe would like to thank our partner\, the Knights of Pythias\, for hosting our off-site lectures. \nThe Knights of Pythias fraternal organization promotes friendship among men and for the general welfare of its membership. They strive to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship\, charity\, and benevolence through community service. The Knights of Pythias have been serving Nevada communities since the 1870s. There are only three active lodges left in the State of Nevada. The address is 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, NV 89503. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/event/writers-wednesday-on-the-go-a-soldiers-road-off-site-kop/
LOCATION:Knights of Pythias\, 980 Nevada Street\, Reno\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers' Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/09/A-Soldiers-Road-book.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryln Hayes-Zorn":MAILTO:shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR