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Nevada History Lecture – Veterans Day talk
History of the Nevada Adjutant General, 75th Anniversary
Emerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer, Nevada National Guard and NHSQ Associate Editor
November 11, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
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High Noon – Celebrating Nevada 1864-2023
Celebrating Nevada 1864-2023
Brooke Santina, Executive Director, Nevada Day, Inc.
September 21, 2023 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register:
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. […]
Lake Tahoe Series – Clemens & Twain in Nevada
Lake Tahoe Series
Clemens & Twain in Nevada
September 30, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
Bob Stewart, Nevada Historian and author
Territorial Enterprise building interior.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 – Eilley Orrum: Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion
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 […]
High Noon – History of a Historical Society
High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
History of a Historical Society (Douglas County)
Dennis Robert Little, director
June 15, 2023 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402399
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 […]
High Noon – Our Journey Through Time at the Newlands Mansion
High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
Our Journey Through Time at the Newlands Mansion
Melinda and Dan Gustin
July 20, 2023 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402404
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 History Lecture – Frontier Baseball
Nevada History Lecture
September 30, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
Frontier Baseball in Nevada
Bob Nylen, Curator Emeritus
You will learn about the early history of Frontier Baseball in Nevada from state historian, Bob Nylen. This is a fascinating talk you won’t want to miss!
Elks Club members posing for a photograph, Tonopah, Nevada.
More information soon!
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Writers’ Wednesday – Frontier Fake News
Writers’ Wednesday
October 11, 2023
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
This month’s book is called “Frontier Fake News: Nevada’s Sagebrush Humorists and Hoaxsters” published by the University of Nevada Press with historian and author, Richard Moreno who will discuss his book.
Summary of Talk
Frontier […]
Writers’ Wednesday – 50 Best Strolls, Walks & Hikes CC & Reno
Writers’ Wednesday
June 14, 2023
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
This month’s books are called “50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes around Reno and Carson City,” published by the University of Nevada Press.” You will meet Mark Vollmer, photographer, who will talk about the books […]
