lecture

July 17, 2025
Noon

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Title:    Death Valley’s Improbable Gold Rush

Speaker: Ted Faye, Author and Film Producer

Talk Summary: At the turn of the last century the most famous desert region in America was located on the Nevada-California border bearing the ominous name, “Death Valley.”  While rumors of its riches began with the first gold-seekers […]

NHS is now closed from January 2025 to June 2026. Make sure to check out our engaging off-site programming beginning in March 2025.

We want to thank our partners, the Washoe County Library System and Sierra View Library (SVL) for hosting our NHS Nevada History – On The GO! and the Knights of Pythias for […]

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 fascinating lectures at the […]

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 View Library during their closure. […]

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 Nevada History – On […]

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

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 their closure. NHS 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 closure. NHS Nevada History […]

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 and honorary curator […]

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. He loves all […]

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 Society. He loves […]