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Here’s our latest NHS Calendar of Events. Come celebrate our 120th birthday with great programming throughout the […]
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 […]
Nevada Film Series – A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History
Nevada Film Series
April 20, 2024
1:00 to 2:30pm
A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History Documentary Film and Panel Discussion
Summary of Program
This short documentary film was produced by Nevada Humanities and directed by Tsanavi Spoonhunter and tells the story of Black Springs—a small, historically African American neighborhood six miles north of downtown Reno, Nevada—and the ability of […]
Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra Panel Lecture
Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra
Vicki Curwen Panel Lecture
May 18, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Come celebrate the Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra through Vicki Curwen’s artwork in our Changing Hallway Gallery.
Artist Vicki Curwen will discuss her process, along with two other guest panelists. Check back for more details. The talk will be held on Saturday, May 18, […]
Beautiful Nevada & The Sierra – Watercolors by Vicki Curwen – Reception
Beautiful Nevada & The Sierra
Watercolors by Vicki Curwen
March 23, 2024
1:00 pm to 3:30pm
Come celebrate our newest exhibit, Beautiful Nevada and The Sierra, Watercolors by Vicki Curwen will be in our Changing Hallway Gallery.
The official opening and reception will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Here’s your chance to […]
Happy Birthday NHS – Celebrating 120 Years of History
Nevada Historical Society’s 120th birthday celebration
NHS 120th birthday invite
May 4, 2024
10:00am to 3:00pm
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Writers’ Wednesday – Lincoln Highway in Nevada
Writers’ Wednesday
June 12, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
Lincoln Highway in Nevada
This month’s book signing author is Stephen H. Provost and he will talk about his book Lincoln Highway in Nevada.
U.S. […]
Writers’ Wednesday – Tales Along El Camino Sierra
Writers’ Wednesday
March 13, 2024
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Book signing and wine/cheese Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture
Tales Along El Camino Sierra
This month’s book signing author is David Woodruff and he will talk about his series of books called Tales Along El Camino Sierra.
