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Emerson Marcus Nevada History Lecture – Veterans Day talk
May 6, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , ,

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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Nevada Day Parade, 2022 High Noon – Celebrating Nevada 1864-2023
May 4, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , ,

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. […]

Mark Twain portrait Lake Tahoe Series – Clemens & Twain in Nevada
May 4, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , ,

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 […]

NHS Artown Talks and Tours
April 28, 2023 | Category: Programs | Tags: , , , , ,

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 […]

Elley Orrum Bowers book High Noon – Eilley Orrum: Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion
April 7, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , ,

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 […]

Genoa Courthouse Museum High Noon – History of a Historical Society
April 7, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , , ,

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 […]

Newlands Mansion, historic photo High Noon – Our Journey Through Time at the Newlands Mansion
April 7, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , ,

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 […]

Baseball Player illustration Nevada History Lecture – Frontier Baseball
April 6, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , , ,

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.

 

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Writers’ Wednesday – Frontier Fake News
February 23, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , ,

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
February 23, 2023 | Category: | Tags: , , , ,

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 […]

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