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We are thinking of creating a special bus tour in early October 2026 based on our June Nevada History – On The GO! program, “Nevada’s Oldest Settlement: Dayton or Genoa.” We also have several people interested in an early spring 2027 tour of the Sutro Tunnel in conjunction with our Exploring Nevada series.
If you […]
We want to congratulate Our Story, Inc. on 30 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing the contributions, heritage, and culture of people whose experiences are not represented well in Northern Nevada history. Come and learn about the community that built the Black Springs Volunteer Fire Department as they celebrate the fourth anniversary of the […]
Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1 – 2:00 pm, Nevada History – On The GO!
David and Gayle Woodruff, historian and author, will talk about Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit
Using a trove of rare and seldom‑seen photographs, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff take you on a fast‑paced and often humorous journey […]
Exploring Nevada – On The GO! Cemetery Tour, $10 Sat, April 25, 2026 & Registration Form
Don’t miss your chance to attend our inaugural off-site tour, Knights of Pythias Cemetery Talk & Tour on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Exploring Nevada – On The GO! Tours is a series where the Nevada Historical Society offers special off-site tours, allowing people to learn more about their community and state.
Saturday, April 25, 2026Doors open at […]
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, […]
