On The Go!

Artown – On The GO! Lecture Series

Saturdays in July

More information to come…

July 12, 2025

Two speakers

1-2pm

2:30 – 3:30pm

Speaker: Debbie Hinman, historian and HRPS Footprints Editor
Title of Talk: Three Hotels: Reno’s Historic Lodging: A Retrospective
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We would like to thank our community partner, Nevada Sunset Winery for hosting our lecture […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library)
The Earp’s Last Frontier: Wyatt and Virgil Earp in the Nevada mining camps, 1902-1905

August 2, 2025
1:00 to 2:30pm

Nevada History – On The GO! 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 […]

While our building is closed, we will continue to share the stories of Nevada’s past through our Nevada Historical Society On The Go! Off-site events. In conjunction with community partners, NHS will host our programs at venues throughout the community. Don’t forget, High Noon is virtual! 

We want to thank our partners, the Washoe County Library […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: John Trent

Title of Talk: The University of Nevada, 1874–2024: 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence

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The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Michael Archer, author

Title of Talk: A House Divided: Nevada Senator Bill Raggio and the Fracturing of the GOP

Summary of Talk:

My talk will cover one of the most significant shifts in U.S. political history […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: John Glionna, author, and Randilynn Beach, photographer

Title of Talk: Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West

Book Overview:

Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West shines a spotlight on the unforgettable characters […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Dr. David A. Hardy

Title of Talk: Profiles in Judicial Excellence: Territorial and Supreme Court Justices of Nevada

Book Summary:
The Nevada judiciary began with territorial judges appointed by President Abraham Lincoln and transitioned to elected judges […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Elaine Sargent, author

Title of Talk: Rhinestone Confidential: My life backstage in a casino showroom

Book Overview:

Rhinestone Confidential is a memoir that takes readers behind the scenes of the glamorous world of showgirls and the entertainment found […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Deborah Fox, historian, author and artist

Title of Talk: On the Trail of Female Prospectors, Presentation and Talk

Summary of Talk: Learn about the real gold diggers of the Old West – gold prospecting women!  […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Tim Hauserman

Title of Talk:  Going It Alone: Ramblings and Reflections from the Trail

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The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes […]