Events
-
Home Means Nevada Exhibition
Nevada Arts Council – NTI Exhibition June 15, 2024 through August 31, 2024 Nevada is a state of spectacular geography, unique natural features and poignant history. It is defined by its public lands — national parks and conservation areas, wilderness and wildlife refuges, forests, rangelands, and watersheds — all of which provide diverse benefits to […]
-
NHS Artown Talks & Gallery Guides 2024
NHS Artown 2024 Saturday Programs July 6 through July 27, 2024 Check out this year’s amazing talks! 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 […]
-
American Gaming Archives Lecture - Life at the Harrah's Cabaret: Backstage Pass
August 10, 2024 1:00pm to 2:30pm American Gaming Archives Lecture Life at the Harrah’s Cabaret: Backstage Pass Christina Schlosser, speaker Christina worked for Harrah’s and managed the Cabaret entertainment. She will share some amazing stories about the famous and infamous cabaret performers she worked with when they performed at Harrah’s. More information to come… […]
-
Writers' Wednesday - Walk of Ages: A Generational Journey from Mt. Whitney to Death Valley
Writers’ Wednesday August 14, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Walk of Ages: A Generational Journey from Mt. Whitney to Death Valley This month’s book signing author is Withanee Andersen and she will talk about her book Walk of Ages: A Generational Journey from […]
-
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 […]
-
Writers' Wednesday - Joseph A. Conboie Undertaker
Writers’ Wednesday September 11, 2024 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Joseph A. Conboie Undertaker This month’s book signing author is Sandie LaNae and she will talk about her book Joseph A. Conboie, Undertaker. Joseph A. Conboie was a noted and well-known Comstock Undertaker. Along […]
-
High Noon - September, The Historic Sutro Tunnel's Past, Present & Future: Live from the Sutro Tunnel Historic Site
The Historic Sutro Tunnel’s Past, Present & Future: Live from the Sutro Tunnel Historic Site Speakers: Chris Pattison & Taylor Hamby September 19, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12504680 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 […]
-
High Noon - October, Tahoe Tidbits
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. […]
-
High Noon - November, The History and Legends of the Brotherhood of E Clampus Vitus
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 […]
-
NHS Gala Celebration - Night at the Museum - Spring 2025
Night at the Museum Gala Friends of the Nevada Historical Society Spring 2025 More information to come! Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman invites you to explore the museum after dark! Join us for a unique, after-hours experience at the Nevada Historical Society. This event offers the opportunity to dress up in your favorite […]