Douglas County Historical Society

The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is gearing up for its annual Holiday Gala. Twenty-two marks our 26th Annual Gallery of Trees and our 18th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Saturday, December 3rd, Holiday Gala, doors open at 10:00 a.m. Gallery of Trees Gingerbread Houses on Display Selfies with Santa 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 […]

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 Nevada Department of Wildlife. THERE WILL BE DOGS AT THE LECTURE Games and Activities for the whole family. Free Admission   Family Day is held […]

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 - Lecture begins at 6:30pm Admission will be $5 **FREE for all DCHS and Alpine County Historical Society members**

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.   Community Meet & Greet. Presentation begins at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Free Admission

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” of antique quilts including a demonstration of quilting techniques throughout the day.  

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 Golf'n4U from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Games & Activities for the whole family! Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month. Free […]

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 open at 6:00  p.m. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 Admission.  DCHS, Alpine and Smith Valley Historical Society Members Free!

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 Tea.  It’s a time to express a little bit of elegant fun and Victorian charm.  Costumed attire is encouraged!  Guests bring their own tea cup, […]

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 Woodruff  speaking about "Bonanza", a popular Western TV series that aired from 1959 to 1973. It was set in the 1860s and depicted the lives […]

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, will present the findings and their importance in shaping the neo-lithic history of our region. Doors Open       6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins  6:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 at the […]

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 vendors. Enjoy a glass of wine and find the perfect gift for your family and friends… or yourself. Join us at the Carson Valley Museum […]

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 bubbles, Bubble Chase Game and more.  Plus… Golfn4u will be on hand at 11:00 a.m. for you to enjoy nine holes on the traveling miniature […]

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 Chris Pattison who explores what was really happening at the Sutro Tunnel, the people that worked in it, the continued success after Adolph Sutro left […]

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 Center featuring Patty Cafferata who will be speaking about Nevada Women In History $5.00 at the door.  Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society […]

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 Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing. The bombing took place on August 26–27, 1980, when several men masquerading as IBM delivery personnel planted an elaborate explosive device […]

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 speak about Dr. Eliza Cook, an American physician and female state-licensed doctor in the U.S. state of Nevada. She also worked as a pharmacist and […]