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Artown Talks and Gallery Tours – Every Wed. July 2022
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! […]
INDY Matters Podcast – Nevada State Symbols
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 COVID-19 […]
Spring 2022 e-newsletter
We hope you enjoy the latest e-newsletter. Learn about upcoming programming and happenings at the Society.
Spring 2022 […]
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 […]
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 Carson City. Serving as […]
MUSEUM NEWSLETTER & EMAILS FORM
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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. Staff are […]
RENO, Nevada — Nevada Historical Society has chosen Sarah Patton as its new librarian and archivist. Patton comes from the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University, where she was the research services manager. She began the position on Jan. 3, 2022.
“We are excited to have Sarah join our team,” Catherine Magee, Nevada […]
NHS Closure
The Nevada Historical Society will be closed on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 from 10am to 2pm in honor for the NHS Docent Council Fordham Luncheon. The Research Library will not be taking appointments that day.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the NHS Docent […]
In time for Nevada Day – Walking among ghosts of the Silver State
From the proud history of Nevada’s indigenous people, to mining to pioneers and antique fire engines, Nevada has some great small museums where visitors can walk among the artifacts and ghosts of the past.
Many small, but often overlooked, museums are on the […]
