history
Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
Baby Face Nelson in Nevada
May 3, 2025
1:00 to 2:30pm
Nevada History – On The GO!
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the Sierra View Library during their closure. NHS Nevada History – On […]
Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
Carson City Mint Stories: Events, People, & Coin
April 5, 2025
1:00 to 2:30pm
Nevada History – On The GO!
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the Sierra View Library during their closure. NHS Nevada […]
Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
Depots of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad
March 1, 2025
1:00 to 2:30pm
Nevada History – On The GO!
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the Sierra View Library during their closure. NHS Nevada History […]
Reno Rodeo Mural Video, and slideshow of Rodeo photos & fascinating stories from Neal’s childhood
Neal Cobb, historian
May 15, 2025 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13535976
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 […]
LaVere Redfield-Mystery, Money and Malstrom
David and Gayle Woodruff, historians
April 17, 2025 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13535963
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 […]
Bohos, Hucksters, and Hippies-Oh My! A Quick Dash through 20th Century Virginia City
Michael A. “Bert” Bedeau, Architectural and general historian
March 20, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program: Register for Program: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13535886
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 […]
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 Society. He loves […]
September 20, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Docent Orientation Session
Are you interested in learning how to become a volunteer at the Nevada Historical Society? Do you have some free time? Do you love sharing stories? We are looking for educational docents to help lead gallery tours for 4th graders, organizations and adults. What a […]
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
saints, sinners, & sovereign citizensTitle of Talk: Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens: The Endless War over the West’s Public Lands
Summary of Talk: Author John L. Smith skillfully […]
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 Historical Society. He […]