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You don’t want to miss all of the great programming scheduled for September through December 2024 at the Nevada Historical Society. Make sure to download the NHS Calendar of Events […]

We are actively seeking new content for our academic publication, the NHS Q.

The Nevada Historical Society Quarterly is a peer reviewed journal since 1957 that publishes articles about Nevada, the Great Basin and the West. The content can be from a range of subjects including but not limited to: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Ethnic Studies, […]

A special Reno Lecture is scheduled today, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 1 to 2:30pm.

Debbie Hinman will be giving a fascinating lecture about the history of the HRPS Harvest of Homes Tour and will showcase select homes from every tour starting back in 2010. This program will be a great way to learn about homes in Old […]

Light refreshments are from 5:00 – 5:30 pm and the lecture begins at 5:30pm.Meet this month’s author, Withanee Andersen. She will talk about her book Walk of Ages: A Generational Journey from Mt. Whitney to Death Valley.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Withanee Andersen begins the expedition of a lifetime when she and her comrades […]

The NHSQ (formerly the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly) continues to seek content related to Nevada, the Great Basin, and the West.  Subjects include, but are not limited to: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Ethnic Studies, Geography Geology, History, Literature, and more. The NHSQ is now digital throughout the year on Project MUSE with an end of year print version.  […]

Here’s your opportunity to explore our Nevada Museum gallery while on the go, during your visit at the museum, or in the comfort of your home at 2:00 in the morning using our STQRY app. Staff will continue to add new content, photographs and stories, so make sure to check back often. There’s so […]

Don’t miss your chance to listen to our final two lectures tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10am and 1pm.

Every Saturday in July, NHS FREE Artown Talks & Gallery Guides program will feature two lectures, Afterwards, make sure to check out the galleries and our educational guides can answer your […]

This coming week, the repaving project will impact North Virginia between 16th and 17th Street. We understand that there will be a detour through the campus to gain access to NHS.

RTC is reworking the streets beginning Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, August 16, 2024, RTC will perform pavement replacement, utility work, sidewalk repair, and […]

Every Saturday in July, NHS FREE Artown Talks & Gallery Guides program will feature two lectures, 10am and 1pm. Afterwards, check out the galleries and our educational guides can answer your […]

The newly released booklet has incorrect times listed for our Artown lectures this year. Make sure to check out their online calendar or our website for the correct information. Did you know that NHS has been participating in Artown for 10 years! Our FREE lectures are scheduled every Saturday at 10:00am and 1:00pm in […]