lecture

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations (including Nevada)

Robin Holabird, film historian
February 20, 2025 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850190

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 […]

Nevada History Lecture
November 9, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm

The United States Forest Service in Nevada: An Uncertain Beginning, 1905-1934

Ryan Powell, Ph. D, historian

Summary of Talk

This presentation discusses the arrival of the Forest Service to Nevada in the early 20th Century. Nevada is not known for its timber reserves. The state is also the most arid in […]