Rock Art
Discover Your Nevada this summer with road trips around the Silver State
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 1:54pmNevada is the seventh-largest state in the Union. There are 109,781 square miles to explore, from the basin-and-range landscape on the northern end to the scenic desert panoramas in the south. This summer, discover your Nevada on a road trip to Tonopah or Valley of Fire State Park, or maybe drive the U.S. 50-Interstate 80 loop from the Reno-Tahoe area.
Carson City, statewide events in May celebrate historic preservation and archaeology
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:40amSince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
Carson City Events:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 7-8
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 6:36pmLooks like our rain and snow dances finally did the trick, but don’t let the weather scare you away from downtown this weekend. The Downtown Business Association’s Wine Walk, Artsy Fartsy’s Annual Jewelry Sale, Just Brew It’s Annual Thirsty Boy Home Brew Competition, and Family Fun Day at the Nevada State Museum are all hoping to lure you out of your home. Leave your ice skates at home though, the Arlington Square ice rink has closed for the season.
Rock art and coyote stories featured Saturday in kids program at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:44pm“Family Fun Saturdays” returns to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City with “Fun with Rock Art and Coyote Stories” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Guests will be challenged to look at images of Nevada rock art and ask how it fits into understanding American Indian culture and archaeology, what it is, where it came from and how it can be protected.
Nevada 150 events planned locally, statewide throughout May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:06amMany 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.
Carson City scavenger hunt celebrates historic Nevada preservation and archaeology
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 1:58pmSince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. To kick off the celebration, there will be a monthlong Historic Resources Commission Scavenger Hunt in Carson City and other events around northern Nevada.
Organizations and agencies have maintained a long tradition to promote history and spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
Rock art talk at Nevada State Museum June 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 12:26pmTo help understand, appreciate, and protect Nevada’s rock art and archaeological sites,
Emily Middleton discusses early carved abstract rock art in the Northern Great Basin from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at the Nevada State Museum, in Carson City.
New Lincoln County rock art finds celebrated at Nevada State Museum May 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:45amSomething very old is something really new at the Nevada State Museum. To celebrate Archeological Awareness and Historical Preservation Month in May, the Carson City museum’s Frances Humphrey lecture series hosts archaeologist Mark Giambastiani, who will share new Nevada discoveries of artifacts dating at least 10,000 years old. His presentation “Recent Rock Art and Archaeological Discoveries in Lincoln County” is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23.
Prehistoric Rock Art at Sierra Place
Submitted by Molly Moser on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:27pmThe Sierra Place presents an open gallery and lecture on “Storied Landscapes: Prehistoric Rock Art of Nevada” on July 30, at 2:30 P.M.
Rock art is one of Nevada’s most significant pieces of its history. Pictures of these creations that were achieved by ancient hunter foragers will be displayed with many styles, themes, and cultural rock art of Nevada. This event is free and opened to the public.
Sierra Place is located at 1111 West College Pkwy, Carson City, Nev.
Travel Nevada: Petroglyphs, historic architecture, and miles of trail make Austin, Nev. a must-see Highway 50 destination
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 8:56amAUSTIN, Nev. — It’s not often you’ll find a classic historic mining town full of options for the more active traveler. Austin, Nevada is not only a living ghost town and a cultural heritage get-away but it has a multitude of adventurous options including hiking, mountain bike trails and more. Founded in 1862 during the silver rush, the town is located exactly in the center of the state along the Pony Express route on Highway 50 on the western slopes of the Toiyabe Range at elevation 6,605 feet.
Travel Nevada: Railroad buffs venture to Ely to ride on the Nevada Northern Railway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 3:02amEly, Nev. – The Nevada Northern Railway is not your usual traditional museum with stationary buildings, equipment and trains that may not even tie to the history of the area.
Celebrate National Coin Week with the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:15amCash in on the celebration of coins this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 1:44pmTime to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.
The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.
Frances Humphrey Lecture series: Rock Art in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:46pmRock Art in Nevada with Angus Quinlan, Executive Director of the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. For more information contact Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education on (775)687-4810, ext.
FREE reception for Rock Art Perspectives
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:43pmFree reception for Rock Art Perspectives honoring the Nevada Rock Art Foundation; light refreshments will be served; enjoy violin music provided by Eric Stern of the Carson City Symphony.
She Who Remembers: The Art of Lillian Pitt
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:38pmLillian Pitt is a talented Native American artist featured in the south museum changing gallery show Rock Art Perspectives provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management.