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Writers’ Wednesday – Hiking in Lake Tahoe: A History and Trail Guide
Writers’ Wednesday
April 10, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
Hiking in Lake Tahoe: A History and Trail Guide
Hiking Lake TahoeThe history of Lake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, stretches far beyond its shores. Travel back in time on more than […]
Writers’ Wednesday – What Was Really Going on at Those Nevada Divorce Ranches?
Writers’ Wednesday
May 8, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
What Was Really Going on at Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction
In the 1940s and ‘50s, divorce seekers from around the world were running to Reno by the thousands for a six-week divorce. If they had […]
Writers’ Wednesday – Behind the Arch Book
Writers’ Wednesday
February 14, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
This month’s book is called “Behind the Arch: The Story of Reno, Nevada’s Unique Chamber of Commerce and the Making of “The Biggest Little City in the World,” discusses the history of the Chamber of Commerce and […]
High Noon – Historic/Forensic Engineering of Buildings in Northern Nevada
Historic/Forensic Engineering of Buildings in Northern Nevada
Structural and Architectural Retrofit of the historic St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, Virginia City, Nevada
February 15, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11182466
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 […]
When Hollywood Came to Reno: MGM Hello Hollywood, Hello! A Tribute to the Magic World of Movies
Hello Hollywood, Hello! was more than a casino show. Opening in 1978 and running for over a decade, the bombastic show had it all: talented performers in elaborate costumes designed by world-famous designers, centered around the most celebrated movies in our lifetime.
The […]
Here is the latest NHS Calendar of Events for August through October 2023. Make sure to check back for the latest happenings at the Society. […]
High Noon – Stories of Reno in WWII
Stories of Reno in World War II
Chuck Weller, Historian
November 16, 2023 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10754770
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 […]
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 […]
High Noon – University Gateway Houses
High Noon
Debbie Hinman, The University Gateway Houses: A History and Update on the Relocated Survivors.
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10005170
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 […]
Do you love Nevada History?
Did you know that you can now watch the Artown Zoom lectures presented by our docents in July?
Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy!
Early Reno
Based on the Images of America book, “Early Reno,” written by Nevada Historical Society […]
