Douglas County Historical Society

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 1 p.m. Program begins at 2 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 Chautauquans perform a theatrical presentation that brings historical […]

Thursday, April 10 Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV as we welcome Karen Dustman who will be speaking about her books on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thursday, May 8 Tami Force will share her journals and photography chronicling Nevada’s history and outback. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at  6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door.  […]

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 […]

Ladies Sunday Tea May 18, 2025  Ladies Sunday Tea has been cancelled due to lack of participation.

May 31 – June 1 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us for Art & Wine on the Green! Discover the talent of local artists as they showcase and sell […]