Historic Preservation. Native Americans
Wungnema House at Mills Park in Carson City open to the public on Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 6:51pm
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Repeats every day until Sun May 26 2019 .
May 26, 2019 - 2:00pm Stop by the east side of Mills Park on Sunday for the Parks Foundation’s monthly open house at the Wungnema House, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
The Wungnema House is the charming stone cottage located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High. It was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons shortly after WWII and served as the family’s home until the early 1970s. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.
Carson City parks foundation hosts Sunday open house at Mills Park Wungnema home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 6:19pm
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August 26, 2018 - 2:00pm Ever wondered about that small stone house on east side of Mills Park, opposite Carson High School? It's the Wungnema House, and it was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons.
“Hopi in Carson City?” you might well ask. Absolutely! Visit the house on Sunday and learn something about these Hopi stonemasons, their heritage, and and their continuing legacy.
Carson City parks foundation hosts Sunday open house at historic Wungnema House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 2:09pm
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May 20, 2018 - 2:00pm Ever driven or walked by the small stone house in Mills Park opposite Carson High and wondered about it? It's the Wungnema House. Want a look inside? Come to the open house hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation at the Wungnema House from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
