Reno

NHS Docent Council
Meeting & Lecture

Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:30 – 11:30am – Talk
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting

Speaker: Heather Reich

Title of Talk: Bearier Solutions

Summary of Talk: The program will cover the history of what Bearier Solutions does and why Heather Reich started the company.

Speaker Bio: Heather Reich

We would like to thank our partner, PBS […]

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 […]

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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture

Speaker: Zoe Bray, Ph. D., author and artist

Title of Talk: What Amatxi Whispered / Zer xuxurlatu didan Amatxik

Summary of Talk: Zoe Bray will talk about her children’s […]

Nevada Basque Portraits and Illustrations ExhibitionSeptember 14 through December 28, 2024
Exhibition Reception & TalkOctober 2, 2024 from 5 to 7pm5:30 to 6:30pm Talklight refreshmentsNevadan Basque Portraits Exhibition
This exhibit focuses on a selection of portraits of individuals with a Nevadan Basque connection, painted from life by Zoe Bray. The portraits explore the different ways that […]

A special Reno Lecture at NHS

Harvest of Homes Lecture
Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 1 to 2:30pm

Debbie Hinman, Reno historian and HRPS FootPrints Managing Editor

Debbie Hinman will be giving a fascinating lecture about the history of the HRPS Harvest of Homes Tour and will showcase select homes from every tour starting back in 2010. This […]

Museum Gala
Friends of the Nevada Historical Society
April 11, 2025

Reno Elks Lodge #597
Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman, invites you to celebrate a special event for our 120th birthday year!
Here’s your chance to dress up in your favorite vintage attire while watching historic gambling demonstrations and trying your hand at lady luck!
Tickets will include […]

Nevada Arts Council – NTI Exhibition June 15, 2024 through August 31, 2024
Standing Stately: The Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Kelly Carroll
Nevada is a state of spectacular geography, unique natural features and poignant history. It is defined by its public lands — national parks and conservation areas, wilderness and wildlife refuges, forests, […]

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 […]