history

People of the Comstock
Garrett Barmore, Director of the Keck Museum
November 19, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10754768

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 […]

Nevada History Lecture
November 11, 2023 from 1-2:30pm

The 75th Anniversary of the Nevada Air National Guard 1948-2023: Building the Total Force for National Security at Home and Abroad

Emerson Marcus, Public Affairs Officer, Nevada National Guard and NHSQ Associate Editor

Summary of Talk
This year marked […]

The Nevada Historical Society is part of Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023, through Labor Day, September 4, 2023.

About Blue Star MuseumsBlue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star […]

Stories of Reno in World War II
Chuck Weller, Historian
November 16, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10754770

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 […]

Celebrating Nevada 1864-2023
Brooke Santina, Executive Director, Nevada Day, Inc.
September 21, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10754762

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 […]

Lake Tahoe Series

Clemens & Twain in Nevada

September 30, 2023 from 1-2:30pm

Bob Stewart, Nevada Historian and author

The Adventures of Sam Clemens. During the thirteen months Sam Clemens was in Nevada Territory before hiring on at the Territorial Enterprise, Sam was on a series of get-rich-quick paths that led […]

The Nevada Historical Society is proud to present its 2023 Artown Talks and Tours schedule. Join us every Saturday in July for a FREE event! 

Nevada’s history is rich with characters, legends, and lore. Hear the stories how Nevada and Reno came to be with five great short history talks. Then pick up a camera […]

High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
 

Eilley Orrum: Riches to Rags at Bowers Mansion
Sandi La Nae
August 17, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402414

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 […]

High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
 

History of a Historical Society (Douglas County)
Dennis Robert Little, director
June 15, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402399

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 […]

High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb
 

Our Journey Through Time at the Newlands Mansion
Melinda and Dan Gustin
July 20, 2023 – Noon

Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10402404

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 […]