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NHS Gala Celebration – Night at the Museum – Spring 2025
Night at the Museum Gala
Friends of the Nevada Historical Society
Spring 2025
More information to come!
Frankie Sue Del Papa, NHS Gala chairwoman invites you to explore the museum after dark! Join us for a unique, after-hours experience at the Nevada Historical Society.
This event offers the opportunity to dress up in your favorite period costume or historic […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday NHS – Celebrating 120 Years of History
Nevada Historical Society’s 120th birthday celebration
NHS 120th birthday invite
May 4, 2024
10:00am to 3:00pm
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 […]
High Noon – June, The Story of Kimmie Candy
The Story of Kimmie Candy
Joseph F. Dutra
June 20, 2024 – Noon
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/11983474
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 Nevada. […]
