lecture

Home is Nevada: Animal Ark Video, episode #9
Neal Cobb, Historian
December 21, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11228480

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 […]

Exhibition Lecture

January 13, 2024
1:00 to 3:00pm: Lecture

Hello Hollywood, Hello! Unique Stories from former Cast and Crew Panel

Karen Burns, guest speaker, owner of HHH costumes, Karen Burns Productions, Inc.

Summary of Talk
This is a unique program that will begin with Karen showing 10 minutes of the historic Hello Hollywood, Hello! Show […]

Exhibition Lecture

December 8, 2023
5:30pm to 7:00pm: Lecture in our Research Library

How to preserve the costumes and entertainment: When Hollywood Came to Reno!

Karen Burns, guest speaker, owner of HHH costumes, Karen Burns Productions, Inc.

Summary of Talk
When the world-famous MGM Hello Hollywood, Hello! show opened in 1978: it was billed as […]

The Reno You Know: Local History Comes to YouTube
Steve Ellison, Historian and Videographer
January 18, 2024 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11182185

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 […]

Here is the latest NHS Calendar of Events for August through October 2023. Make sure to check back for the latest happenings at the Society. […]

Nevada History Lecture
November 11, 2023 from 1-2:30pm

The 75th Anniversary of the Nevada Air National Guard 1948-2023: Building the Total Force for National Security at Home and Abroad

Emerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer, Nevada National Guard and NHSQ Associate Editor

Summary of Talk
This year marked […]

Celebrating Nevada 1864-2023
Brooke Santina, Executive Director, Nevada Day, Inc.
September 21, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10754762

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 […]

Lake Tahoe Series

Clemens & Twain in Nevada

September 30, 2023 from 1-2:30pm

Bob Stewart, Nevada Historian and author

The Adventures of Sam Clemens. During the thirteen months Sam Clemens was in Nevada Territory before hiring on at the Territorial Enterprise, Sam was on a series of get-rich-quick paths that led […]

The Nevada Historical Society is proud to present its 2023 Artown Talks and Tours schedule. Join us every Saturday in July for a FREE event! 

Nevada’s history is rich with characters, legends, and lore. Hear the stories how Nevada and Reno came to be with five great short history talks. Then pick up a camera […]

High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
 

Eilley Orrum: Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion
Sandi La Nae
August 17, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402414

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 […]