Events
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Nevada History Lecture - The Place of U.S. Senator Francis G. Newlands in Nevada’s Commemorative Landscape
Nevada History Lecture April 27, 2024 1:00 to 2:30pm The Place of U.S. Senator Francis G. Newlands in Nevada’s Commemorative Landscape Dr. William “Bill” D. Rowley, Grace A. Griffen Endowed Chair in American History; Professor Emeritus UNR and former NHS Q Editor Summary of Talk Francis G. Newlands, congressman (1893-1903), and U.S. senator (1904-1917) from […]
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Happy Birthday NHS - Celebrating 120 Years of History
Nevada Historical Society’s 120th birthday celebration May 4, 2024 10:00am to 3:00pm Come celebrate with NHS with a special celebration of the legacy of the organization. The event will be held in the front lawn and parking lot with living history and educational groups with historical crafts and demonstrations. Inside the museum, docents will give […]
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Writers' Wednesday - What Was Really Going on at Those Nevada Divorce Ranches?
Writers’ Wednesday May 8, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture What Was Really Going on at Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction In the 1940s and ‘50s, divorce seekers from around the world were running to Reno by the thousands for a six-week […]
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High Noon - The Reno Historical Website and App
The Reno Historical Website and App Alicia Barber, historian May 16, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11445191 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He […]
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Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra Exhibition Lecture
Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra Vicki Curwen Exhibition Lecture May 18, 2024 1:00pm to 2:30pm Come celebrate the Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra through Vicki Curwen’s artwork in our Changing Hallway Gallery. Artist Vicki Curwen will give a lecture about her process and artwork. The talk will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from […]
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Writers' Wednesday - Lincoln Highway in Nevada
Writers’ Wednesday June 12, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Lincoln Highway in Nevada This month’s book signing author is Stephen H. Provost and he will talk about his book Lincoln Highway in Nevada. U.S. Highway 50 in Nevada has been called America’s loneliest […]
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Nevada History Lecture - Smoking-Opium and Opium Dens in Nevada and the American West
Nevada History Lecture June 15, 2024 1:00 to 2:30pm “Smoking-Opium and Opium Dens in Nevada and the American West” Dr. Diana Ahmad Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita of American history at Missouri University Science & Technology NHS Q Book Review Editor Summary of Talk Opium-smoking conjures up images of dark, secretive back-alley rooms, the sweet […]
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High Noon - June, The Story of Kimmie Candy
The Story of Kimmie Candy Joseph F. Dutra June 20, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983474 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He loves […]
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NHS Artown Talks & Gallery Guides 2024
NHS Artown 2024 Saturday Programs July 6 through July 27, 2024 July 6, 2024 10:00am Debbie Hinman, Boys and Their Toys: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Summary: This talk features three important local events—one involving airplanes, one a special train and one celebrating sports cars and driving skills that brought thousands of locals […]
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High Noon - July How Captain George Whittell Saved Lake Tahoe
How Captain George Whittell Saved Nevada’s Lake Tahoe Bill Watson, Executive Director, Thunderbird Lodge July 18, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983481 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for […]
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High Noon - August, Learning About Nevada in “Wild” Ways
Learning About Nevada in “Wild” Ways with Wild Nevada host/producer Chris Orr Chris Orr, Wild Nevada, PBS series August 15, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register:https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983498 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and […]