NHS is excited to promote High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb speakers for fall 2022. Guy Clifton, Dana Toth, Frank X. Mullen, Jr. and Karen Burns will talk about engaging history topics that will fascinate historians of all ages. NHS continues to partner with the Washoe County Library System to make this series available as […]
The Research Library will be closed in August and September 2022 while staff work on a special project to catalog and rehouse our oversize material. Thank you for your understanding.
FIND YOUR FOLKLIFE: WE ARE THE FOLK, ALL OF US Reception and Lecture Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:30 – 5:30pm reception, view hallway gallery and permanent galleries 5:30 – 6:30pm lecture, Rebecca Snetselaar, exhibit curator and NAC Folklorist Come enjoy a mini-reception to view the lenticular art and enjoy refreshments before our guest speaker, Rebecca […]
The Nevada Historical Society (NHS) has actively participated in Artown since 2014. The NHS Docents and staff are offering short talks & gallery guides to talk about the galleries every Wednesday in July. We hope to whet your appetite for Nevada History with these eight great 15 minute talks before you explore our galleries! A […]
History of Nevada State Symbols April 12, 2022 at 10:00am This week, host Joey Lovato talks to reporter Jannelle Calderón about a rise in Hispanic overdose deaths during the pandemic. Afterward, we talk about another health issue: Reporters Tabitha Mueller and Da Yeon sit down with Joey to go over who can get a second […]
Spring 2022 e-newsletter We hope you enjoy the latest e-newsletter. Learn about upcoming programming and happenings at the Society. Spring 2022 Newsletter
The Nevada Historical Society is very proud to celebrate our volunteers. April 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Nevada Historical Society Docent Council. In honor of this accomplishment, staff have been reviewing the historic DC BEE newsletters and DC Scrapbooks to showcase what our volunteer organization has done over the years. Year of the […]
AGA Fireside Chat May 25, 2022 5 – 5:30pm Wine and Cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30pm Fireside Chat Program title: A Reporter’s Notebook on Nevada Gambling Join us for our first in-person AGA Fireside Chat with Brendan Riley, who will talk about his coverage of Nevada gambling over many years as the AP’s correspondent in […]
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New Research Library Appointment Scheduling System https://go.oncehub.com/NHSResearchLibrary We are excited to announce that the Nevada Historical Society has a new online appointment scheduling system for booking visits to the Research Library. ScheduleOnce, by OnceHub, allows researchers to select the date and duration of their requested visit, as well as supply information about their research topic. […]
