News
New Research Library Appointment Scheduling System
https://go.oncehub.com/NHSResearchLibrary
We are excited to announce that the Nevada Historical Society has a new online appointment scheduling system for booking visits to the Research Library.
ScheduleOnce, by OnceHub, allows researchers to select the date and duration of their requested visit, as well as supply information about their research topic. Staff are […]
RENO, Nevada — Nevada Historical Society has chosen Sarah Patton as its new librarian and archivist. Patton comes from the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University, where she was the research services manager. She began the position on Jan. 3, 2022.
“We are excited to have Sarah join our team,” Catherine Magee, Nevada […]
NHS Closure
The Nevada Historical Society will be closed on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 from 10am to 2pm in honor for the NHS Docent Council Fordham Luncheon. The Research Library will not be taking appointments that day.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the NHS Docent […]
In time for Nevada Day – Walking among ghosts of the Silver State
From the proud history of Nevada’s indigenous people, to mining to pioneers and antique fire engines, Nevada has some great small museums where visitors can walk among the artifacts and ghosts of the past.
Many small, but often overlooked, museums are on the […]
March 18th, 2022
10:00 am – 12:o0 pm
New Docent Orientation Session
Are you interested in learning how to become a volunteer at the Nevada Historical Society? Do you have some free time? Do you love sharing stories? We are looking for educational docents to help lead gallery tours for 4th graders, organizations and adults. What a […]
September – November 2021 e-newsletter
We hope you enjoy the latest e-newsletter. Learn about upcoming programming and happenings at the […]
January 14th, 2022
10:00 am – 12:o0 pm
New Docent Orientation Session
Are you interested in learning how to become a volunteer at the Nevada Historical Society? Do you have some free time? Do you love sharing stories? We are looking for educational docents to help lead gallery tours for 4th graders, organizations and adults. What a […]
October 15th, 2021
10:00 am – 12:o0 pm
New Docent Orientation Session
Are you interested in learning how to become a volunteer at the Nevada Historical Society? Do you have some free time? Do you love sharing stories? We are looking for educational docents to help lead gallery tours for 4th graders, organizations and adults. What a […]
As of November 1st, 2021, the admission fee will increase from $5 to $6 for adults and seniors. Children 17 years and under and museum members are […]
Nevada Day Podcast – Nevada Independent – IndyMatters
Origins of Nevada Day, why redistricting matters and a D.C. political update
October 26th, 2021 at 2:21pm
This week, reporter Jackie Valley and host Joey Lovato sit down with Shery Hayes-Zorn from the Nevada Historical Society to talk about the origins of Nevada Day. After that, reporter Tabitha Mueller interviews UNR Assistant Professor Casey Lynch about […]
