Where Nevada was Born
Thursday, July 11 Our featured speaker David Woodruff will be talking about "Divorce - Reno Style" Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free! Zoom […]
Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join us for Agricultural Heritage Day at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville We will be honoring all aspects of our rich ranching and agricultural heritage of Carson Valley. Events held throughout our museum and including the Edwin L. Wiegand Ranching & Agricultural Heritage Exhibit. […]
History of Black Rock City "The Culture of Burning Man" Presented by Dennis Little Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center with featured speaker Dennis Little who will be talking about The History of Black Rocky City "Burning Man" August 8, Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville as we welcome: 10:00 a.m. Heather Reich and her Bear Dogs 1:00 p.m. a performance by the Basque Dancers Free Admission to the Museum!
The Thursday, September 12 lecture has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show & Sale 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday September 14 & 15 Join us for a presentation of representational art by top Western, Wildlife & Landscape Artists including Bronze Sculptures Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center 1477 US Highway 395 N, Suite B Gardnerville, NV 89410 Free admission […]
Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show & Sale 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday September 14 & 15 Join us for a presentation of representational art by top Western, Wildlife & Landscape Artists including Bronze Sculptures Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center 1477 US Highway 395 N, Suite B Gardnerville, NV 89410 Free admission […]
<strong Main Street Gardnerville Fall Festival Saturday, October 5th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit us as we celebrate Family Day at Heritage Park Kid's carnival games, prizes and more!
Our Heritage Lecture for Thursday, October 10 has been cancelled due to an illness. Mr. Lars Hanson's lecture has been moved to November 14 We apologize for the inconvenience
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is hosting the 6 Artist Show Meet & Greet Saturday, October 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guest artist Mark Tompkins and his students will be present an exhibit of fine art at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Art sales from this event will help support our museum […]
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is hosting 6 Artists Show Meet & Greet: October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Show: October 21 to October 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. October 28 to October 31, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 19 Docent guided tours at the Garden Cemetery, 1536 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville NV Tours begin at 3:00 p.m., last tour is 5:00 p.m. $10.00 adults / $5.00 DCHS member & youth seventeen & under / 6 & free Participants will stop at different plots to learn about the historical impact of the person buried […]
Join us for Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV as we welcome the East Fork Fire Department Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fun activities for the whole family! Free Admission to the Museum
Thursday, November 14 Please join us as we we as we welcome Lars Hanson in a Chautauqua performance of Mark Twain "Dark Twain". Later in life, the more serious writing and selection from his memoirs. Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 […]
Holiday Gala - Saturday December 7, Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Visit our Gallery of Trees and Gingerbread House displays 10:00 a.m. Santa's Cookie Shop opens until the cookies are gone 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Selfies with Santa 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Family Day Games & Activities Watch the Parade of Lights from […]
We are thrilled to invite you to our Artisan’s Reception in celebration of the creativity and craftsmanship showcased in our Gallery of Trees and Gingerbread Houses! Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 21 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center This special reception is our way of honoring the amazing artisans like […]
Saturday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us for Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV as we welcome the American Red Cross, Prepare with Pedro! Valentine Crafts, WNC Activities, Scavenger Hunt, Fun for the whole family! Free Admission to the Museum
Thursday, February 13 Please join us as we as we welcome Dan Jardine who will speak on the mining history of Douglas County and our surrounding communities. Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and […]
Join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we welcome the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Boy Scouts of America (Nevada Area Council) with their Lego Racetrack! Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fun activities for the kids: WNC Activities, Scavenger Hunt, Find Gertie, Kid's Page & […]
Thursday, March 13 Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV for our Heritage Lecture Series. Lecturer TBD Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and DCHS Historical Society FREE
Locations
Carson Valley Museum
& Cultural Center
1477 Old US 395 N Suite B
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Email: dchs@HistoricNV.org
775-782-2555
Fax: 775/783-8802
Locations
Courthouse Museum Genoa
2304 Main St.
Genoa Nevada, 89411
Email: dchs@HistoricNV.org
775-782-4325