News
The Nevada Historical Society (NHS) has actively participated in Artown since 2014, with NHS Docents offering gallery tours and history presentations during July.
Given the year we have had with COVID, we decided to offer virtual presentations again this year to keep everyone safe.
These NHS history presentations will take place virtually every Tuesday afternoon at […]
The Nevada Historical Society will be closed to the public and docents next week, May 24th through May 28th, 2021. The University of Nevada – Reno will repair and slurry the parking lots around the Society.
Please visit our website to submit your online research questions or to schedule an appointment for the following week! […]
Miss Wakayama
Do you know the amazing story of Nevada’s Friendship Doll from Japan? She has been Nevada’s ambassador since 1928.
Learn more about this beautiful doll called Miss Wakayama.
Nevada’s children received Miss Wakayama in 1928 when she was chosen to reside at the Nevada Historical Society. She was made by […]
NHS Digital e-Newsletter
February & March 2021
The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. We look forward to hearing from you by email, phone or in person.
Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy!
February March 2021 […]
Do you love Nevada History?
Did you know that you can now watch the Artown Zoom lectures presented by our docents in July?
Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy!
Early Reno
Based on the Images of America book, “Early Reno,” written by Nevada Historical Society […]
The Nevada Historical Society Docent Council is providing their monthly lecture series on all things Nevada by Zoom.
The recorded lectures will be posted on our website page NHS Forms, Interviews & Lecture Videos.
You can watch these lectures and other great history programs. Enjoy!
Lecture Schedule:
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Speaker, Jack Hursh, NHS Historian
Lecture Title: Nevada Heritage […]
NHS High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb – Zoom in November
Mark your calendars for the NHS High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb History Lectures!
The Nevada Historical Society is working with the Washoe County Library to provide our monthly lecture series on all things Nevada by Zoom. The fall lecture series starts back again on the third Thursday in November. We want to give a […]
NHS Reno Arch ornaments are here!
Are you looking for a unique holiday gift for this season?
Take a look at the NHS Reno Arch Ornament series. Each ornament is $24.95 and is available now in the Museum Store.
While we are closed this month, we are taking orders over the phone and offering safe and friendly, curb-side service.
One fun fact about […]
NHS Digital e-Newsletter
December 2020
The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests this fall. NHS is closed for the month of December due to increased COVID cases. However, we are here to continue to answer research questions and provide you with excellent curb-side service from our museum […]
NHS Digital e-Newsletter
October 2020
The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. Don’t forget that our galleries are open, just make an appointment. Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy!
Stay safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you soon!!
October 2020 […]
