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NHS American Gaming Archives Program: “Lady Jessie”
Thursday, September 9, 2021
10:00 to 11:00am

Jessie began working as a roulette dealer at Harolds Club in the late 1930s, married Fred Beck, who operated keno at Harolds, and in 1971, she purchased the Riverside Hotel […]

The NHS will be closed Wednesday beginning at Noon and for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday!

We are thankful for you!  Catherine and Shery are thankful for all of you who have supported us and the NHS. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Happy Thanksgiving!

Schiappacasse Ranch […]

Do you love Nevada History?

Did you know that you can now watch the latest Artown 2021 Zoom lectures presented by our docents?

Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great new Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy!

Artown History Lectures – July 2021

The Humboldt: A River by Any Other Name, the […]

NHS goes “Ken Burns”—we are working to create online tours, beginning with our most popular tours, the Nevada History tours that augment the 4th grade Nevada History curriculum. Pre-COVID the NHS served our schools’ needs through onsite tours and paid for the school bus transportation. Because this onsite service is currently not possible, we […]

NHS Digital e-Newsletter

April – June 2021

The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. We look forward to hearing from you by email, phone or in person.

Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy!

April – June […]

Are you looking for more detailed information about the holdings at NHS?

Staff are working on posting collection finding aids and lists to aid you in your research! Keep checking back for more lists. Check out our NHS MS Finding Aids & Collection List page. We have over 54 finding aids online and 6,487 records […]

The Nevada Historical Society (NHS) has actively participated in Artown since 2014, with NHS Docents offering gallery tours and history presentations during July.

Given the year we have had with COVID, we decided to offer virtual presentations again this year to keep everyone safe.

These NHS history presentations will take place virtually every Tuesday afternoon at […]

The Nevada Historical Society will be closed to the public and docents next week, May 24th through May 28th, 2021. The University of Nevada – Reno will repair and slurry the parking lots around the Society.

Please visit our website to submit your online research questions or to schedule an appointment for the following week! […]

Do you know the amazing story of Nevada’s Friendship Doll from Japan? She has been Nevada’s ambassador since 1928.

Learn more about this beautiful doll called Miss Wakayama.

Nevada’s children received Miss Wakayama in 1928 when she was chosen to reside at the Nevada Historical Society. She was made by […]

NHS Digital e-Newsletter

February & March 2021

The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. We look forward to hearing from you by email, phone or in person.

Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy!

February March 2021 […]