Douglas County Historical Society

Visit the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center to learn about and see how the Karelian Bear Dogs are used in wildlife management! Speaker will be Heather Reich, Biologist for […]

Please join us Thursday March 9th for our Heritage Lecture Series featuring Karen Dustman. Karen will be discussing Lewis Chalmers, King of the Comstock South Doors open at 6:00pm - […]

Join us for a presentation honoring the women of Douglas County who have contributed to the rich history and quality of life in our community. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.  […]

Saturday, March 18 Doors Open 10:00 a.m. Bed Turnings held at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Free Admission The Carson Valley Quilt Guild will present an old fashion “Bed Turning” […]

Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jump into Spring activities for kids - planting vegetables 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon Miniature Golf on the Green provided by […]

Thursday, April 13 Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Eileen T. Cohen will speak on the Mormons and their Development of the Emigrant Trail. Doors […]

May 7, 2023  Ladies Sunday Tea  The Douglas County Historical Society invites all ladies of distinction to join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center for a Sunday […]

America’s Favorite Western…Bonanza! Thursday, May 11, 2023 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring David […]

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 We’re delighted to present a special program detailing the recent discovery of a fossil bison butchering site in Carson City, Nevada. Steve Rowland, Professor Emeritus from UNLV, […]

Saturday & Sunday May 20-21 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Spend a day or two on our lawn perusing a selection of fine art, paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry from our […]

Saturday, June 30 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us for Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. DCHS Staff will help you create giant […]

CANCELLED The Sutro Tunnel, Past, Present, and Future! Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring […]

Tuesday, July 4 10:30 a.m. Ringing of the Historic Courthouse Bell Festivities and music throughout the day. Special Family Day activities for kids visiting the museum!

Nevada Women in History  From Early Nevada to Present day! Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural […]

Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center for our 28th Anniversary Celebration! Time of celebration and more info TBD

Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as David Woodruff speaks about the […]

Dr. Eliza Cook Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center featuring Debi Lynn Smith who will […]

Bells Across America Sunday, September 17 Special celebration hosted by the Daughter of the American Revolution John C Fremont Chapter at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center honoring Constitution […]