2026 Lecture Series
DCHS Heritage Lecture Series
Feb 12th | David & Gayle Woodruff | "No Limits No Boundaries" Tenacious Women of the Eastern Sierra
March 12th | Etienne Lekumberry | All Things Basque, Question & Answer style lecture
April 9th | Debbe Nye | History of Chautauqua
May 14th | Tami Force | Speaking about her new books and book signing. In the Glow of the Sierra & In the Shadow of the Sierra
June 11th | Karen Dustman | TBD
July 9th | Russell Scossa | History of the Scossa Family & Ranching August 13th | David & Gayle Woodruff | "Horizons Broadened..Hope Regained" The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corp in Nevada
September 10th | Wayne Scarpaci | Battle Ships of Nevada and art show
October 8th | Ted Borda | The Sheep Business
November 12th | Laurie Hickey, Ruby Roach & Friends | Everyone has a story to tell: Growing up in the Carson Valley
Douglas County Historical Society
Heritage Lecture Series
Thursday, March 13
Join us for a special evening lecture featuring Etienne Lekumberry at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The presentation will focus on all things Basque and will be conducted in an informal, question-and-answer format, encouraging audience participation and discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Basque history, culture, and traditions through conversation with Lekumberry.
Doors open: 6:00 p.m Lecture begins: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 at the door. Free admission for members of the Alpine County, Dayton Valley, and Douglas County Historical Societies.
