Events
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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 Panel Lecture
Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra Vicki Curwen Panel 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 discuss her process, along with two other guest panelists. Check back for more details. The talk will be held […]
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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 […]