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Nevada Basque Portraits & Illustrations Exhibition
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 […]
NHS Reno Lecture – Harvest of Homes Lecture
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 […]
NHS Gala Celebration – Museum Casino Night Theme – Spring 2025 (Off-site, Elk’s Lodge)
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 […]
Home Means Nevada Exhibition
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 […]
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 […]
