Mining

July 17, 2025
Noon

Register for this lecture:

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 […]

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 […]