Nevada State Museum
Fundraiser announced honoring Nola Belle, daughter of museum directors, who was killed in tragic crash
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/16/2023 - 11:15amLast year, the Director of the Nevada State Museum, Dr. Josh Bonde, his wife Becky Hall, Director of the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, and their two daughters Nola Belle and Kiera were involved in an accident. All were seriously injured in the accident and Nola Belle lost her life.
Volunteer and Tour Guide Training Celebrates Nevada’s Heritage at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 7:18amAs the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are again offering an opportunity for new and experienced volunteers and tour guides to learn more about our region, history, and the State Museum.
Family Fun Saturday: Nevada wildflowers highlighted at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:45amNevada State Museum in Carson City hosts its Family Fun Saturday with a focus this Saturday on Nevada Wildflowers.
Carson City’s Mark Twain mural to be unveiled at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 3:03pmIn conjunction with the Inaugural Mark Twain Days festival taking place April 21 - 23, Visit Carson City partnered with the Nevada State Museum to commission a Mark Twain Mural that is being installed on the Robinsons Street exterior wall of the museum.
1884 Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar travels across the country
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/10/2022 - 12:55pmDuring the Friends of the Nevada State Museum recent Silver State Speakeasy fundraising event, the raffle of an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar resulted in the coin traveling across the United States.
Uncirculated 1884 Carson City Morgan silver dollar raffle highlights Silver State Speakeasy event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 7:48amAn uncirculated 1884 Carson City Morgan silver dollar will highlight a raffle during the Friends of the Nevada State Museum fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 22. The coin, donated by Northern Nevada Coin, will be raffled off during the Silver State Speakeasy event in the Nevada Room of the Governor’s Mansion.
1920’s Speakeasy Opens in Carson City for One Night Only
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/13/2022 - 11:25amThe Friends of the Nevada State Museum will open a one night only speakeasy as their annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 22. The speakeasy opens at 4 pm in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion.
The theme is the 1920's and will feature suffragists, flappers, and gangsters.
Rusty Goe's Carson City Mint book wins rare dual awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 7:55amLately, coins minted in Carson City 130 or more years ago have brought record prices. An 1870-CC $20 gold piece, for example, fetched $1.62 million in November 2021.
Friends of the Nevada State Museum assist facilities department with ATV donation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/26/2021 - 6:27amThe Friends of the Nevada State Museum continue to support the Museum and its mission to serve the community and state. At the Sept. 7 Friends of the Nevada State Museum meeting the membership approved the purchase of a Polaris ATV that will be donated to the Museum. The ATV will include a snowplow attachment, winch, and trailer ball and will be used by facility staff.
Author signing Saturday highlights 3-volume book published about legacy of Carson City Mint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 11:48amThere will be a book signing by Rusty Goe for his three-volume book "The Confident Carson City Coin Collector" on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street in the concourse.
3-volume book published about legacy of Carson City Mint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:10pmRusty Goe’s new three-volume set titled The Confident Carson City Coin Collector spotlights Nevada’s legendary Carson City Mint during its coinmaking years between 1870 and 1893. Goe says many people through many decades have known about the Carson City Mint’s Comstock Lode connection.
Archival gown, historic coin press featured Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:34amThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will showcase an early 20th century gown on Jan. 20, as well as historic Coin Press No. 1 on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Carson City museum offers family programs, historical lectures and more in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 11:30amThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City offers a slate of in-person and online programs in January, ranging from online family projects to historical lectures. The offerings fall under four different programs: Family Fun Saturday and the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series, both occurring online, as well as Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations and Curator’s Corner programming, both available in-person at the museum. Events are as follows:
Snake Expert to Speak to Local Carson City Rotarians
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 2:48pmSnakes are on the table at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Not literally, but they will be the topic of discussion. As always, guests are invited to attend the online meeting.
Historic coin press to run Dec. 19 and 26 in Carson City; benefits health care workers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 12:11pmTo honor and raise funds for Nevada’s health care workers, historic Coin Press No. 1 will mint a special medallion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19 and 26 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Commemorative Lake Tahoe coins minted in Carson City still available, less than 300 remain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:35pmThe first of its kind Lake Tahoe Commemorative Coin was minted this month on historic Carson City Mint Press No. 1 and less than 300 of the limited-edition coins are still available for the public, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, said Tuesday.
Carson City Symphony virtual project pays tribute to figures in city's late 1800s history
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 10:31amThe Carson City Symphony has completed "The Hank Monk Schottische" project, which organizers undertook because the pandemic has limited the Symphony's usual interactions with each other and the public.
Carson City museum to re-open Wednesday with pine tree presentation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 1:01pmThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will reopen Wednesday; visitors will be able to learn about pine trees during the Curator’s Corner presentations from 1 to 3 p.m. Additionally, the museum this Saturday will resume its weekly demonstrations of historic Coin Press No. 1, minting a special medallion honoring Nevada’s health care heroes.
Holiday movie premiers, turkey drop, craft show and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson Valley Virtual Turkey Trot, open mic night, craft show, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 9:49pmHeading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Carson City museum nets $4,625 for COVID relief, continues fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:54amThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City, raised $4,625 for the COVID-19 Relief Fund during its Oct. 30 minting of special medallions on historic Coin Press No. 1, and will continue fundraising efforts through Dec. 31, 2020.
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the flying mammal this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
For the second year, Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing features Nevada Day Lager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:57amFor the second year, Nevada Day has its own brew to call its own, made at Carson City's own Shoe Tree Brewing Company.
Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 4:11pmThe annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.
Some Nevada Day revelers to parade along Carson Street on their own
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:43pmWith Nevada Day festivities rolling this week without the coveted official parade along Carson Street, some have noted on social media their intention to rally their own independent parades.
While not illegal or encouraged, the Carson City Sheriff's Office is staffed up to make sure that whoever chooses to do anything non-sanctioned, including independent parading on Carson Street, that whatever they choose to do is done without breaking the law.
Golf tournament, fundraisers, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Nevada State Museum Family Fun Saturday to be featured as Facebook live event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 4:07pmTo kick off our Dia de los Muertos celebration this year I will lead a craft making Facebook Live event at 10 a.m. Saturday as part of the Nevada State Museum Family Fun Saturday. We will be making tissue paper flowers that are used to decorate Dia de los Muertos Altars.