Events

Nevada History Lecture Saturday, October 5, 2024 1 to 2:30pm Title of Talk: Cultural Impacts to the Comstock in the 1870s Speaker: Joe Curtis, historian Summary of Talk Virginia City was a true melting pot for cultures from all over the world during the 1860s to 1880s. The Cornish and Welsh and Irish were the […]

Writers’ Wednesday Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: John L. Smith, author historian Title of Talk: Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens: The Endless War over the West’s Public Lands Summary of Talk: Author John L. Smith skillfully captures the drama […]

Tahoe Tidbits Jim Bonar, Historian October 17, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/125004690 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 all things Nevada. […]

  Nevada’s oldest museum, the Nevada Historical Society belongs to the University of Nevada, Reno’s Museum District. These diverse museums, galleries and attractions are dedicated to furthering the cultural education of Northern Nevada. You’re invited to walk the University of Nevada, Reno’s Museum District and tour museums on and around campus from 10 a.m. to […]

Nevada History Lecture Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:30 to 6:30pm Title of Talk: How Nevada Achieved Statehood: How Did It Do and What Was Its Legacy? (Special Nevada Day Program) Speaker: Jeff Kintop, former state Archivist, and Vice Chair, Nevada Judicial Historical Society Summary of Talk A special Nevada Day program that explains the complexities […]

Nevada History Lecture November 9, 2024 1:00 to 2:30pm The US Forest Service Comes to Nevada, 1891 to 1934 Ryan Powell, Ph. D, historian Summary of Talk   Learn about the history of the US Forest Service in Nevada and how it shaped the management of the forest lands beginning in 1891. More information to […]

Writers’ Wednesday Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Zoe Bray, Ph. D., author and artist Title of Talk: What Amatxi Whispered / Zer xuxurlatu didan Amatxik Summary of Talk: Zoe Bray will talk about her children’s Book that was published […]

The History and Legends of the Brotherhood of E Clampus Vitus Tim Pearce, Clamper Historian November 21, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12504704 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 […]

Nevada History Lecture December 7, 2024 1:00 to 2:30pm To Control or To Ignore: The Virginia City Police Department, Journalists, and Smoking-Opium, 1875-1900 Dr. Diana Ahmad Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita of American history at Missouri University Science & Technology NHS Q Book Review Editor Summary of Talk During the 1870s and 1880s, Virginia City […]

Writers’ Wednesday Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Chuck Weller, historian Title of Talk: World War II and Nevada: The Silver State’s Contribution to Victory Summary of Talk: Chuck will relate stories of the Reno Army Air Base and other […]

The Life and Times of the Churchill County Museum Mel Glover, Director December 19, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850167 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 […]

The Sparks Marina: From Pit to a Jewel Scott Carey, historian January 16, 2025 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850181 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 […]

Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations (including Nevada) Robin Holabird, film historian February 20, 2025 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850190 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 […]

Museum Gala Friends of the Nevada Historical Society April 11, 2025 More information to come! Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman invites you to celebrate the Nevada Historical Society’s 120th birthday year! This event offers the opportunity to dress up in your favorite historic costume or vintage clothing while watching historic gambling demonstrations. Each […]