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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 military presence in the city, […]

We are actively seeking new content for our academic publication, the NHS Q.

The Nevada Historical Society Quarterly is a peer reviewed journal since 1957 that publishes articles about Nevada, the Great Basin and the West. The content can be from a range of subjects including but not limited to: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Ethnic Studies, […]

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 […]

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 with his undertaking commerce, Conboie […]

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. […]

Writers’ Wednesday
March 13, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Tales Along El Camino Sierra

This month’s book signing author is David Woodruff and he will talk about his series of books called Tales Along El Camino Sierra.

Writers’ Wednesday
April 10, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Hiking in Lake Tahoe: A History and Trail Guide

The history of Lake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, stretches far beyond its shores. Travel back in time on more than […]