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Nevada History Lecture – The United States Forest Service in Nevada: An Uncertain Beginning, 1905-1934
Nevada History Lecture
November 9, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
The United States Forest Service in Nevada: An Uncertain Beginning, 1905-1934
Ryan Powell, Ph. D, historian
Summary of Talk
This presentation discusses the arrival of the Forest Service to Nevada in the early 20th Century. Nevada is not known for its timber reserves. The state is also the most arid in […]
Nevada History Lecture – To Control or To Ignore: The Virginia City Police Department, Journalists, and Smoking-Opium, 1875-1900
Nevada History Lecture
December 7, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
To Control or To Ignore: The Virginia City Police Department, Journalists, and Smoking-Opium, 1875-1900
Dr. Diana Ahmad
Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita of American history at Missouri University Science & Technology
NHS Q Book Review Editor
Summary of Talk
Interior VC Courthouse […]
High Noon – The History and Legends of the Brotherhood of E Clampus Vitus (Virtual)
The History and Legends of the Brotherhood of E Clampus Vitus
Tim Pearce, Clamper Historian
November 21, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12504704
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 […]
High Noon – Tahoe Tidbits
Tahoe Tidbits
Jim Bonar, Historian
October 17, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/125004690
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 Nevada. Join Neal Cobb […]
High Noon – The Historic Sutro Tunnel’s Past, Present & Future; Live from the Sutro Tunnel
The Historic Sutro Tunnel’s Past, Present & Future
Speakers: Nathan Tobey and Spencer Davidson
September 19, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12504680
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 […]
Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Who doesn’t love a Birthday party? Come celebrate with NHS with a special celebration on the legacy of the organization. The event will be held in the front lawn and parking lot with living history and educational groups with historical demonstrations and great information about the many […]
High Noon – August, Learning About Nevada in “Wild” Ways
Learning About Nevada in “Wild” Ways with Wild Nevada host/producer Chris Orr
Chris Orr, Wild Nevada, PBS series
August 15, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register:https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983498
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 […]
High Noon – June, The Story of Kimmie Candy
The Story of Kimmie Candy
Joseph F. Dutra
June 20, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983474
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 Nevada. […]
Nevada History Lecture – Smoking-Opium and Opium Dens in Nevada and the American West
Nevada History Lecture
June 15, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
“Smoking-Opium and Opium Dens in Nevada and the American West”
Dr. Diana Ahmad
Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita of American history at Missouri University Science & Technology
NHS Q Book Review Editor
Summary of Talk
Opium-smoking conjures up images of dark, secretive back-alley rooms, the sweet […]
High Noon – July How Captain George Whittell Saved Lake Tahoe
How Captain George Whittell Saved Nevada’s Lake Tahoe
Bill Watson, Executive Director, Thunderbird Lodge
July 18, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983481
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 […]
