Nevada Historical Society
Eric Holland's new paintings on display at the Rinckel Mansion
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:56amEvent Date:
July 7, 2017 - 1:00pm
In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland will be open to public viewing at the Rinckel Mansion throughout July.
The show opens with a reception to meet the artist Friday, July 7 (1–6 pm) and Saturday, July 8, (9 am - 6 pm). The show will hang through the end of July and be open to the public during business hours. This also affords an opportunity to see the beautifully restored Rinckel Mansion, one of Carson City's grand historic buildings.
Writers’ Wednesdays: Author to talk about 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 11:31amEvent Date:
May 10, 2017 - 5:30pm
Sports historians often call the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley “the last great games.” In an intimate, unspoiled setting, the best winter athletes from around the globe converged on the previously unheralded ski resort for 11 days. Television cameras (and Walter Cronkite) were there and Walt Disney choreographed the opening and closing ceremonies.
Blue jeans namesake Levi Strauss focus of Nevada lectures
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 5:09amEvent Date:
April 27, 2017 - 6:30pm
The story Reno, Nevada played in the life and times of Levi Strauss – the man and the company who made blue jeans famous – is both rich and riveting – literally.
Nevada Historical Society honors volunteers Lowndes, Coleman
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 11:36am
Nevada authors and dedicated volunteers David Lowndes and Carol Coleman were recognized with the Marjorie Fordham Award at the Nevada Historical Society Docent Council’s awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 4.
Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 10:49am
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April 7, 2017 (All day) Visitors to Western Nevada College’s Main Gallery will see the product of transforming 100-year-old tree carving art into preserved art.
“Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin” is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program and will be on display at WNC’s Carson City campus from Monday, Feb. 13 through Friday, April 7.
It provides a rare opportunity to see some of the intimate personal images inscribed by Basque sheepherders in the aspen groves of the Great Basin during the first half of the 20th century.
Iconic Nevada: Plein Air Paintings from Around the State
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The Nevada Press Association is hosting "Iconic Nevada: Plein Air Paintings from around the State", a show and sale of works by Erik Holland. The show opens Saturday February 4, (1–6 pm) for the monthly Carson City wine walk. A special reception will be held the evening of Wednesday, February 8 (4–8 pm) to welcome the Nevada legislators to the 2017 session.
Nevada State Museum's history begins with U.S Carson City Mint
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 2:06pm
To understand the history of the Nevada State Museum, explains Bob Nylen, the museum’s curator of history, you need to first understand the history of the U.S. Mint in Carson City. It began operation in 1870 and ran until 1893.
Free admission for military families at select Nevada museums for Blue Star program
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 1:38pmSeveral Nevada museums are offering free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and up to five members of their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016.
Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae & Historian, Arline La Ferry Book Signing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 10:22am
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December 12, 2015 - 10:00am Author, Sandie La Nae & Historian, Arline La Ferry Book Signing
Come on over to the Nevada Historical Society's "History For The Holidays" event on December 12, 2015, for the Book Signing of Nevada Author La Nae's & N.H.S Special Works Historian La Ferry's newly published book,"Weird 'Haunted' Virginia City."
December 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nevada Historical Society
1650 N Virginia St
(775) 688-1190
"History For The Holidays." Nevada Authors and Artisans Fair. A Free Event with entertainment, refreshments and free admission to the galleries. Raffles also.
Underwear is Topic for Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 3:33pm
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October 21, 2015 - 6:30pm On Wednesday, October 21, Jan Loverin, who has served as curator of the Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russel Clothing and Textile Center for over 30 years, will share her extensive expertise on the ‘intimate’ history of men’s and women’s underwear with the Leisure Hour Club. This event will be a perfect way to begin Nevada Day celebrations and will provide an entertaining look at a topic that is ‘never discussed in public.’
Book Signing by Local Authors at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 9:49am
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December 6, 2014 - 1:00pm Local authors, Sandie La Nae and Mary Randall will be book signing and selling their books at Comma Coffee, at the Carson City Wine Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6. Mary Randall writes children's adventure books, and Sandie is an author of Historic-Paranormal writings. (Sandie's books are supported by the Nevada Historical Society).
These made great holiday gifts for family and friends!
Local Author's Book At Nevada Historical Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 2:48pm
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October 25, 2014 (All day) Local Author, Sandie La Nae was asked by the Nevada Historical Society in Reno, for her newest book, "Weird Reno," to be instituted to the online (primary sources) data base system of the N.H.S. “Research Library.”
Co-written with N.H.S. docent and historian, Arline La Ferry, La Nae states, "This is a universally true honor!"
"Weird Reno" is full of historic accounts from the mid-1800s to present date, as well as interesting and strange happenings through Reno's past.
Sandie La Nae Book Signing at the Nevada Historical Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/06/2014 - 8:55am
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October 25, 2014 - 11:00am Carson City Author, Sandie La Nae, has just published her 10th book. The title is “Weird Reno,” and this book was born out of very strange circumstances. Here’s the scoop:
Historic radio series that chronicles Nevada folklife now online for Nevada 150 celebration
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/24/2014 - 10:09am
Nearly 30 years ago, the Nevada Arts Council and its partners created a radio series that would chronicle the fabric of Nevada folk heritage from experts in local arts that include bit and spur making, the language of gaming, neon glass blowing, cradleboarding and more. In celebration of the state’s 150th birthday, the full 13-episode series “Home Means Nevada 1986: Folklife in the Silver State” has been digitized.
Statewide Nevada 150 events held throughout second half of September
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 3:45pm
Many celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of September. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Sept. 15 through 30.
Nevada celebrates Sesquicentennial with August event lineup
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 2:00pm
Many celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 15 through Aug. 31.
Nevada 150 celebrates statehood with events through July
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 2:42pm
Many celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 18 through July 31.
Nevada 150 events planned locally, statewide throughout May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:06am
Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of May. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held between May 2 and May 15.
Nevada 150 events lined up statewide throughout April
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 4:10pmMany great events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of April to celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood.
Volunteers are in the mix of Nevada’s 150th Birthday Cake
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 11:12am
Misti Gower is known by co-workers at Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a cake baker extraordinaire. So, no one was surprised when she and Heidi Englund of the Nevada Historical Society agreed to create a 13 foot wide by 21 foot long cake in the shape of Nevada to commemorate the great cake caper of 1964.
The monumental undertaking has started to come together as DCNR colleagues and others have jumped in to help bake, build and serve the 1,300 pound confection.
Erik Holland is painting in Carson City for his November show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 1:22pm
Reno plein air painter Erik Holland will be out in all weather over the next two weeks painting some of the iconic features of Carson City for an upcoming reception, show and sale. The event is called "Art in the Afternoon" and will take place at the Jones Mansion in Gold Hill on November 9 and 10.
Museums share Nevada’s great stories as yearlong 150th birthday celebration kicks off
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 3:08pm
From the relics of Nevada’s first hilltop exploration in the 1800s to steam locomotives and 21st century archeological discoveries, Nevada State Museums cover the state’s stories and care for historical objects for generations. To honor Nevada Day and the state’s 150th birthday kickoff, Nevada state museums offer free admission and celebrations across the state Friday, Oct. 25.
Book Signing At The St. Mary Louise Hospital
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 7:57am
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October 16, 2013 - 11:00am Sandie La Nae presents her book: "St. Mary Louise Hospital The Spirits Within"
Join Sandie La Nae and the Paranormal Investigative team she is a member of, Thin Veil Investigators, as they guide you around, page by page, inside and outside, of this majestic building!
Thrilling pages were you can ...Meet The Spirits Of Dave & William...Read About TVI's "Party Of The Year"...Join Talk Show Radio
Hosts...Meet "Little Person" Louisa...Read About The "Walking Ghosts"...View The Many Chapter Pictures
Meet the author! Purchase the Book! Autographs! Meet the Thin Veil Investigators!!
An American Songline: Show commemorates Lincoln Highway centennial across country
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 3:00pm
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August 24, 2013 - 2:00pm Travels include stops in New Jersey,Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California.
Cece Otto is a classically trained vocalist who has performed in venues all over the world.
She set out to create a project that fused her passions for music, travel and writing into a unique creative work. “An American Songline” was born as a cross-country musical journey that takes her from New York to San Francisco along the Lincoln Highway, America's first transcontinental road, to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013.
To celebrate newly expanded schedules, all seven Nevada State Museums are free July 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 12:40pm
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July 20, 2013 (All day) All seven Nevada State museums will offer free admission Saturday, July 20, to celebrate newly expanded schedules. Train rides at the railroad museum in Carson City and Boulder City will be half price.
Additional details for Nevada Museums Summer 2013:
• Public invited to Rediscover Your Nevada Museums
• The Division of Museums and History announces additional days and hours of service for the public at all seven museums in the system.
Historic Comstock era Grosh letters to be discussed Thursday at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 1:31pm
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October 18, 2012 - 6:30pm CARSON CITY — Two bright, educated men from Philadelphia headed west in 1849 to discover their fortunes before there was such a thing as the Comstock Lode. Leaving behind letters that chronicled their victories and heartbreaks, Ethan and Hosea Grosh ventured into Nevada’s Gold Canyon, finding silver and tragedy around the corner.
Celebration planned for rare, historic Grosh letters made public in new Nevada book
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 4:03pm
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October 13, 2012 - 2:00pm Two bright, educated men from Philadelphia headed west in 1849 to discover their fortunes before there was such a thing as the Comstock Lode. Leaving behind letters that chronicled their victories and heartbreaks, Ethan and Hosea Grosh ventured into Nevada’s Gold Canyon, finding silver and tragedy around the corner.
Reno Author Maggy Anthony Launches New Mystery Series Based in Historic Reno of 1950s
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 12:06pmRENO AUTHOR MAGGY ANTHONY LAUNCHES NEW MYSTERY SERIES BASED IN HISTORIC RENO OF THE 1950s
Virginia City Bonanza Days to feature Comstock lecture, commemorative coin
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 2:29amCarson City attorney Wally Earhart will portray President Lincoln and deliver the Comstock Historical Lecture at the revival of Virginia City's Bonanza Days on March 5.
He will be joined by the Comstock Civil War Re-enactors who will assist in hosting the dinner in character. The Marshall Mint will premiere the first strike of its new Big Bonanza commemorative silver coin at the event.
Revived Virginia City Bonanza Days to benefit Nevada Historical Society
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 2:40pmBy Andrew Barbano
The inaugural Big Bonanza Days Dinner and Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 5, at Virginia City's newest hotel, the Silverland Inn & Suites.
The Silverland is the major sponsor of the event. Proprietor Hugh Roy Marshall is a longtime amateur Nevada historian. He involved two experienced Nevada business executives in the revival of one of Virginia City's most storied events.
