Sierra

May 2, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm
Speakers: David and Gayle Woodruff, historians and authors
Donnor Summit photo

Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit

Using a trove of rare and seldom‑seen photographs, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff take you on a fast‑paced and often humorous journey across Donner Summit—one of America’s most […]

Writers’ Wednesday
May 10, 2023
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

This month’s book is called “Imposing Order without Law” with author Michael J. Makley who will discuss his latest book from the University of Nevada Press.
Imposing Order without Law book
Summary of Talk

In the 1850s, early Euro-American settlers […]