March 25, 2021
Join us on Facebook Live on Saturday, April 10th at 10:00am to learn about architecture and the Nevada State Capitol Building. 2021 is the 150 anniversary of the completion of the building. We will learn the names of the architectural features visible on the Capitol Building and make paper building block you can use over […]
March 25, 2021
This lecture will explore physical aspects of the building, the capitol grounds, and the neighborhood. It will also compare that to what it was like here in 1871 when construction was completed. Lastly, we will look inside the Capitol and see how it encapsulates the history of the entire state and state government. Ron Roberts […]
February 25, 2021
The presentation will include a brief summary of the geological history of Nevada with an emphasis on the formations associated with gems, minerals, and rocks that can be found throughout the state. Lots of photos will illustrate the variety of specimens that Nevada has to offer, and links will be given for self-guided collecting excursions. […]
February 12, 2021
Join us to learn about outstanding women in Nevada history and make a chain of paper dolls to celebrate the outstanding women in your life. For more details go to Family Fun Saturday. This program will be done on Zoom and Live Streamed to our Facebook page. Contact Mina Stafford at mstafford@nevadaculture.org to pick up […]
February 8, 2021
Description: Soon after becoming a state Nevada needed a prison. Abe Curry was quick to lease his property adjacent to the Warm Springs Hotel to the State for this purpose. The Nevada State Prison in this location was open from 1862-2012. This presentation will discuss the long history and interesting characters that have either worked […]
January 28, 2021
This presentation was previously scheduled for Thursday, January 27th and had to be rescheduled due to weather. Presentation: Putting on your face, or applying makeup, is an activity most women and some men do daily. Curator, Jan Loverin, explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings – from protecting our eyes from sun […]
January 12, 2021
Join us for an online educational event. Sonia Carlson and Mina Stafford will talk about the meaning of the traditions associated with Chinese New Year and teach you how to say Happy New Year in Chinese. After that we will make a drum inspired by a Chinese drum in the museums collection. Go to https://www.carsonnvmuseum.org/family-fun-saturday/ […]
December 17, 2020
Presentation postponed due to weather. If you are already registered you will receive new event information via email. Presentation: Putting on your face, or applying makeup, is an activity most women and some men do daily. Curator, Jan Loverin, explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings – from protecting our eyes from […]
December 17, 2020
Fall in love with our state flower, learn its scientific name, how it was used by both early settlers and Native Americans. This program involves storytelling, scientific observations, and a diorama art project that highlights sagebrush obligates like pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, and pygmy rabbits. This program will be available via Zoom meeting and on […]
November 18, 2020
Join Curator of Education, Mina Stafford on Facebook Live to learn about local pine trees and create a pine cone wreath for the holidays. Supplies are available to pick up at the museum. Click here for more information. Facebook Live event
