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Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West
Join author John M. Glionna and photographer Randi Lynn Beach as they talk about the last book, Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West at Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! this month. IReal Stories of the American West shines a spotlight on the unforgettable […]
Rhinestone Confidential: My life backstage in a casino showroom
Join author E. M. Starr as she will talk about her book, Rhinestone Confidential at Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! this month. It is a memoir that takes readers behind the scenes of the glamorous world of showgirls and the entertainment found in Reno near the […]
Discover this year’s NHS Artown – On the GO! talks.
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy these fascinating lectures at the Nevada Sunset Winery during the closure. NHS Artown Talks – On The GO! Series is their Artown summer program that delves into Nevada […]
From January 2026 until June 2026, the Nevada Historical Society will be closed to the public. The staff are working onsite during this building renovation, so general business and all deliveries are accepted! If you have any questions, please call our AA, Ramit Ali, at 775.688.1190 ext. 221 or email […]
Celebrate with us in honor of our 120th Anniversary year!
You still have time to buy your tickets for our upcoming Museum Gala.
Join us at the Reno Elks Lodge for this special event this Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy good food and historic gambling demonstrations and try your hand […]
Jeff Kintop, historian
How Nevada Achieved Statehood: How Did It Do and What Was Its Legacy? (Special Nevada Day Program)
A special Nevada Day program that explains the complexities about becoming a state by historian and former state Archivist, Jeff […]
You don’t want to miss this month’s High Noon program and Day at the Museum event!
Tahoe Tidbits lecture by historian Jim Bonar will be featured on High Noon this Thursday, October 17, 2024 – Noon. Make sure to register for this free virtual program.
Day at the Museum is back on Saturday, October 19, 2024, […]
Don’t want to miss this Nevada History talk on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 1 to 2:30pm
Joe Curtis, historian will talk about Cultural Impacts to the Comstock in the 1870s.
Joseph Fredricks, Paints, Oils, Hardware and Wallpaper. Immigrated from Germany to Virginia City. 1870s. Joe Curtis photo.
Virginia City was a true melting pot for cultures […]
Nevada Basque Portraits & Illustrations Exhibition reception & talk is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5 to 7pm.
Check out this wonderful exhibition and meet local artist, Dr. Zoe Bray. Enjoy light refreshments before Dr. Bray’s talk. This exhibit focuses on a selection of portraits of individuals with a Nevadan Basque connection, painted […]
