Events

The Life and Times of the Churchill County Museum Mel Glover, Director December 19, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850167 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 […]

NHS Closure for Remodeling The Nevada Historical Society will be closed beginning January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, for seismic retrofitting, lighting and electrical upgrades, and replacement of the front entrance stairs and ramps. They will be working on doing some updates to the permanent galleries during this time. Staff have been scheduling off-site […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:30 – 11:30am – Talk 11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting Speaker: Dave Santina Title of Talk: “Wild Nevada” experiences Summary of Talk: Dave Santina Speaker Bio: Dave Santina We would like to thank our partner, PBS Reno for hosting our off-site Docent Council […]

The Sparks Marina: From Pit to a Jewel Scott Carey, historian January 16, 2025 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850181 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 […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:30 – 11:30am – Talk 11:30 – 12:00 pm – Docent Meeting Speaker: Bill Berrum Title of Talk: Moana Springs & Berrum Family History Summary of Talk: The program will cover the history of Moana Springs Swimming/Sports Complex and the Berrum Family history. Speaker Bio: […]

Set Jetting to Bucket List Destinations (including Nevada) Robin Holabird, film historian February 20, 2025 – Noon Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850190 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 […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library) Depots of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad March 1, 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 […]

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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, March 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Title of Talk:  Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:     The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes part in […]

Bohos, Hucksters, and Hippies-Oh My! A Quick Dash through 20th Century Virginia City Michael A. “Bert” Bedeau, Architectural and general historian March 20, 2024 – Noon Virtual Program: Register for Program: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13535886 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library) Carson City Mint Stories: Events, People, & Coin April 5, 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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, April 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Title of Talk:  Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:     The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes part in […]

NHS Docent Council Meeting & Lecture Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:00 – 1:30 pm – Fordham Luncheon and Awards Ceremony No meeting this month at PBS due to the Fordham Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. We would like to thank our partner, PBS Reno for hosting our off-site Docent Council meeting and lecture. PBS Reno is […]

Museum Gala Friends of the Nevada Historical Society April 11, 2025 Elks Lodge Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman invites you to celebrate the Nevada Historical Society’s 120th birthday year! This event offers the opportunity to dress up in your favorite historic costume or vintage clothing while watching historic gambling demonstrations. Each ticket costs […]

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. […]

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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, May 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Title of Talk:  Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:     The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes part in […]

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 […]

Nevada History – On The GO! (Sierra View Library) Boundary Boondoggle: The Chaos and Confusion of the California/Nevada Border   June 7, 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 […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, June 2025 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Title of Talk:  Summary of Talk:  Book Overview: Speaker Bio:     The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes part in […]