history

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
Lake Tahoe’s Accidental Conservationists-George Whittell and his wife Elia – Chautauqua

July 5, 2025
1:00 to 2:30pm

Nevada History – On The GO! and NHS Artown Lecture 2025
The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
Boundary Boondoggle: The Chaos and Confusion of the California/Nevada Border

June 7, 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. […]

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, & Coins

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 […]