Douglas County Historical Society

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 […]

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. -  […]

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. - […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

Help Us Identify Faces in History! We're working on a special project with old photos from our archives and need your help! If you recognize anyone or have stories to […]

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) Saturday, March […]

“Bed Turning” Saturday, March 15, Doors Open 10:00 a.m.   The Carson Valley Quilt Guild will present an old fashion “Bed Turning” of antique quilts at the Carson Valley Museum […]

Women in history Women In History Saturday, March 22 Doors open at 12 p.m. Program begins at 1 p.m. Celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us as we honor the remarkable […]

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please join us the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as our Young Chautauquas perform a theatrical presentation that brings historical […]

Monday Watercolor Art Show Meet & Greet Saturday, April 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us for an […]

🎨 Monday Watercolor Art Show Monday, April 14 through Friday April 18 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us for a vibrant showcase of […]

Come and have some fun at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center as we explore Grandma's Trunk, create Mother's Day crafts, play with the WNC Activities, find artifacts on […]

May 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Young Chautauqua Performance at Genoa Community Church Join us for a captivating performance by the Young Chautauqua during Genoa Western Heritage Days! Experience […]

Third Thursday Wine Walk Join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center for the Third Thursday Wine Walk! Happening on the third Thursday of each month from May […]