Events

NHS Closure for Remodeling The Nevada Historical Society will be closed beginning January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, for seismic retrofitting, lighting and electrical upgrades, and replacement of the front entrance stairs and ramps. They will be working on doing some updates to the permanent galleries during this time. Staff have been scheduling off-site […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:30 – 11:30am – Talk 11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting Speaker: Dave Santina Title of Talk: “Wild Nevada” experiences Summary of Talk: Dave Santina Speaker Bio: Dave Santina We would like to thank our partner, PBS Reno for hosting our off-site Docent Council […]

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 […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:30 – 11:30am – Talk 11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting Speaker: Bill Berrum Title of Talk: Moana Springs & Berrum Family History Summary of Talk: The program will cover the history of Moana Springs Swimming/Sports Complex and the Berrum Family history. Speaker Bio: […]

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 curator for the 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 […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, March 6, 2025 10:30 – 11:30am – Talk 11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting Speaker: Heather Reich Title of Talk: Bearier Solutions Summary of Talk: The program will cover the history of what Bearier Solutions does and why Heather Reich started the company. Speaker Bio: Heather Reich […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, March 12, 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Dr. Sarah Keyes Title of Talk: American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail. Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:   The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the […]

Bohos, Hucksters, and Hippies-Oh My! A Quick Dash through 20th Century Virginia City Michael A. “Bert” Bedeau, Architectural and general historian March 20, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program: Register for Program: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13535886 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library) Carson City Mint Stories: Events, People, & Coin 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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, April 9, 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Dr. Jill Derby Title of Talk: When You Dare to Say Yes Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:   The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:00 – 1:30 pm – Fordham Luncheon and Awards Ceremony No meeting this month at PBS due to the Fordham Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. We would like to thank our partner, PBS Reno for hosting our off-site Docent Council meeting and lecture. PBS Reno is […]

Museum Gala Friends of the Nevada Historical Society April 11, 2025 Reno Elks Lodge #597 Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman, invites you to celebrate a special event for our 120th birthday year! Here’s your chance to dress up in your favorite vintage attire while watching historic gambling demonstrations and trying your hand at […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:     The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Title of Talk: On the Trail of Female Prospectors: Nevada Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:   The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library) Lake Tahoe’s Accidental Conservationists-George Whittell and his wife Elia – Chautauqua July 5, 2025 1:00 to 2:30pm Nevada History – On The GO! and NHS Artown Lecture 2025 The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their […]