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NHS Artown Talks – On The GO! Series
Program Schedule
Saturdays, July 5 through July 26, 2025

Discover this year’s NHS Artown – On the GO! talks.

The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy these fascinating lectures at the Nevada Sunset Winery during the closure. NHS Artown Talks […]

July 17, 2025
Noon

Register for this lecture: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/14260575

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 […]

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 […]

The Nevada Historical Society is proud to present its 2023 Artown Talks and Tours schedule. Join us every Saturday in July for a FREE event! 

Nevada’s history is rich with characters, legends, and lore. Hear the stories how Nevada and Reno came to be with five great short history talks. Then pick up a camera […]

Do you love Nevada History?

Did you know that you can now watch the Artown Zoom lectures presented by our docents in July?

Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy!

Early Reno
Based on the Images of America book, “Early Reno,” written by Nevada Historical Society […]