Historical Society
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Exhibition SchedulePermanent Gallery - Open 10am to 5pm Reno: Biggest Little City in the World
NHS Changing Gallery - Open 10am to 5pm The Society invites you to a free reception event at the Society. There will be refreshments and free admission to the galleries. The reception is April 23, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. There is a fight lecture series associated with this exhibit, please see our Saturday lectures listed below or view our Johnson-Jeffries postcard. There are original one-of-a-kind art from Seattle artist, Thom Ross and historic photography and ephemera from the NHS collections on the Johnson-Jeffries fight. The Society invites you to a free reception event at the Society. There will be refreshments and free admission to the galleries. The reception is August 13, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
The Society invites you to a free reception event at the Society. There will be refreshments and free admission to the galleries. The reception is scheduled for November 2010. Public Programming EventsNew programming at NHS The Society invites you to a free musical series in the Reno History gallery from 2:00 to 3:00 pm the the following Saturday's listed below. Philomela Musicians will feature a local musicians from UNR and the community. This free musicial series provides another venue for talented musicians and music lovers alike. There is free parking available around the Society. You can pick up temporary parking permits to place in your vehicle. Slim Pickins Local Group Likerka Stories & Poetry Reading Series - The Society invites you to a free series in the Reno History gallery from 2:00 to 3:00pm on the following Saturday's listed below. Likerka will feature local UNR students and other talented writers from the area. There is free parking available around the Society. You can pick up temporary parking permits to place in your vehicle. African Stories & Poetry We are looking for a sponsor to purchase coffee and cups. Haunted Nevada Series - Saturdays in October The Society invites you to a free series in the Reno History gallery from 2:00 to 3:00pm each Saturday for the month of October. Haunted Nevada will feature spirited topics with a special guest speaker. There is free parking available around the Society. You can pick up temporary parking permits to place in your vehicle Bones and Stones: A History of moving Reno's Cemeteries Are you a fan of Zomboo? Here's your chance to meet him and get your photo taken with our Ghoulish guest. MOVIE:
This movie will be introduced by the local Zomboo from News Channel 8. You will have an opportunity to meet and get a photograph with him. The movie was filmed in the surrounding Virginia City and Reno area. It's a cult classic. Paranormal Tourism - Virginia City Ghost Tours This program will center around paranormal tourism. Bats in the Belfrey will show photo's and EVP's during their lecture on local haunts. It's sure to be an interesting lecture. Family Activities at NHS Family Fun Day The Society invites you to a free family event at the Society. Family Fun Day will feature a selection of Nevada Authors on-hand to sell their new books and a 15% discount is available on all store merchandise; family activities include kids crafts, docent-led mini-tours of the permanent galleries, refreshments and free admission to the galleries. This year's theme will be focused on families and Native American culture. Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers - performance times 1-1:20pm; 2-2:20pm
History for the Holidays
This year's theme will be having local Nevada vendor's selling one-of-a-kind items in time for Christmas. The Latimer Art exhibit, all the items are for sale. You will get your last chance to purchase original,affordable art by local artists. The History for the Holidays flyer will be available this fall. High Noon at NHS
The Society invites you to a free documentary series in the Reno History gallery at noon on the fourth Wednesday of each month. High noon will feature a selection from the series, Exploring Nevada, with a special guest speaker and director/producer Gwen Clancey on hand to present and discuss each film. There is free parking available around the Society. You can pick up temporary parking permits to place in your vehicle.
In this episode of Exploring Nevada, we take you behind the scenes at the stunning, historic Lake Tahoe retreat built by the legendary George Whittell. On the Road: Nevada Touring Initiative In this updated program, the Nevada Touring Initiative program is the focus that brings current art exhibits and writers to underserved areas throughout the state. Under One Sky Under One Sky tells the story of Native Americans, in the land now known as Nevada, who adapted and survived the profound cultural and environmental changes taking place in their homelands. Nevada tribal members joined with the museum to share their history with all of us. Saturday LecturesThe Society invites you to a free lecture series in the Reno History gallery at 1:00pm on Saturday. 'Unearthing Nevada's Past' lecture series The fall scheduled lectures are interesting Nevada-themed topics by our expert special guest lecturers. 1919 Army Motor Transport Corp Divorce in Nevada Nevada Gaming Figure Saturday Matinee: Nevada Films from the Vault
Admission - 3:00pm showing The Society invites you to a free film series in the Reno gallery at 3:00pm on the third Saturday of each month. Saturday Matinee will feature Nevada themed films. Last year's video series was very successful. Movie series...watch for it. We are currently looking for sponsors to help purchase films and refreshments. We would like to continue to offer this free series to the public. We recently received a popcorn machine. If you are interested in helping support this series, please contact 775-688-1190 x 0.
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