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Nevada History Lecture
April 27, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
The Place of U.S. Senator Francis G. Newlands in Nevada’s Commemorative Landscape
Dr. William “Bill” D. Rowley, Grace A. Griffen Endowed Chair in American History; Professor Emeritus UNR and former NHS Q Editor
Summary of Talk
Francis G. Newlands, congressman (1893-1903), and U.S. senator (1904-1917) from […]
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Nevada History Lecture
April 6, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
Reassessing the Legacy of the Comstock: Miners, Mills, Saloons, and Assessments
Hans Muessig, historian
Virginia City housesSummary of Talk
Little remains on the slopes of Mt. Davidson to tell the story of the people who lived and worked on the Comstock: “The Richest Place on Earth.” That […]
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Nevada History Lecture
March 16, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
Title of Talk: Origin of Counties: History and Miscellany
Speaker: Jeff Kintop, former state Archivist, and Vice Chair, Nevada Judicial Historical Society
Summary of Talk
Nevada had 17 counties before 1969 when Ormsby County disappeared as a county and became Carson City, an […]
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The Reno Historical Website and App
Alicia Barber, historian
May 16, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11445191
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 […]
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Playa Life: Journey to Inner Space
Bob Goodman, photographer
April 18, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11445187
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 […]
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Home is Nevada: Animal Ark Video, episode #9
Neal Cobb, Historian
December 21, 2023 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11228480
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 […]
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Exhibition Lecture
January 13, 2024
1:00 to 3:00pm: Lecture
Hello Hollywood, Hello! Unique Stories from former Cast and Crew Panel
Karen Burns, guest speaker, owner of HHH costumes, Karen Burns Productions, Inc.
Karen BurnsSummary of Talk
This is a unique program that will begin with Karen showing 10 minutes of the historic Hello Hollywood, Hello! Show […]
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Exhibition Lecture
December 8, 2023
5:30pm to 7:00pm: Lecture in our Research Library
How to preserve the costumes and entertainment: When Hollywood Came to Reno!
Karen Burns, guest speaker, owner of HHH costumes, Karen Burns Productions, Inc.
Karen BurnsSummary of Talk
When the world-famous MGM Hello Hollywood, Hello! show opened in 1978: it was billed as […]
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. […]
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Nevada History Lecture
November 11, 2023 from 1-2:30pm
The 75th Anniversary of the Nevada Air National Guard 1948-2023: Building the Total Force for National Security at Home and Abroad
Emerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer, Nevada Air National GuardEmerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer, Nevada National Guard and NHSQ Associate Editor
Summary of Talk
This year marked […]