On The Go!

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

Summary of Talk: 

Book Overview:

Speaker Bio:

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, author

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

Book Overview:  Join author Tim Hauserman on his solo journeys through the Sierra Nevada and the forests of Minnesota. Hauserman shares his […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Jill Derby, Ph. D., AGB Senior Fellow

Title of Talk: When You Dare to Say Yes

Summary of Talk: Derby’s talk will include an insider’s account of five decades of Nevada political history that led to […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO!

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

Speaker: Sarah Keyes, Ph. D. Associate Professor, History, University of Nevada, Reno

Title of Talk: American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail.

Summary of Talk: In popular mythology, the Overland Trail is typically a triumphant […]