Family Day at the Courthouse Museum Genoa
2025-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | CVM&CC
Friday, July 4, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Courthouse Museum in Genoa as we celebrate the 4th of July

Ringing of the Bell, Scavenger Hunt, Family Day table with Patriotic Leis, Kid’s Page
Free Admission!

Heritage Lecture Series with David & Gayle Woodruff
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday, July 10
David & Gayle will recount the Scandalous Tales of Misdeeds, Misconduct & Transgressions of Western Nevada’s most contemptuous acts of lawlessness and villainy, and the improbable hooligans, sinners and victims involved.
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door. Free Admission to Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and
DCHS Historical Society members.

Third Thursday Wine Walk
2025-07-17 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 16:30 - 19:30
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 through September, this event is your chance to sip and support our local downtown merchants and businesses, enjoy delicious tastings, and experience the charm of our community.
The walk runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – a perfect way to unwind, connect, and savor the evening. Cheers!

Family Day at the Museum - Agricultural Day
2025-08-02 11:00 - 15:00
Saturday, August 2, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable experiences at our Agricultural Day, featuring hands-on fun planting peas in a pod with Dennis Little outside on our front lawn. Perfect for all ages—come learn, play, and grow with us! Inside the museum we will have our Family Day activities consisting of WNC Activities, Scavenger Hunt, Find Gertie, Kid’s Page & Museum Exhibits!
Free Admission!

Family Day at the Museum
2025-09-06 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, September 6, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled day with the Douglas County Sheriff and their K-9 Unit!
Participate in an exciting scavenger hunt and discover where Bugsy is hiding. Don’t miss our engaging museum exhibits, WNC Activities and Kid’s Page—a perfect event for the whole family!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Free Admission
Kratos, age 2, Handler: Deputy L. O’Sullivan

Art Show with Wayne Scarpaci
2025-09-08 11:00 - 2025-09-17 15:00
Visit the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV to view the artwork of Historian Wayne Scarpaci who will have an exhibit of original railroad art; many of which have never before been shown publicly. The art exhibit “Iron Horses” runs from September 8 through the 17th with a special Meet the Artist reception on Saturday, September 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m

Heritage Lecture Series with Wayne Scarpaci
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us on September 11 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as Historian Wayne Scarpaci speaks on “The Iron Horses of Nevada: an Overview of the Historical Railroads of Nevada.” As well as being traversed by three of the largest trans-continental railroads, the Silver State was home to many short line railroads built to support Nevada’s mining booms. Most of these lines have disappeared into the sands of time along with the mines and towns they once served.
This presentation will be accompanied by an exhibit of original railroad art by the speaker; many of which have never before been shown publicly. The art exhibit “Iron Horses” runs from September 8th through the 17th with a special Meet the Artist reception on Saturday, September 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door. Free Admission to Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and DCHS Historical Society members.
Don’t forget! Each time you visit us at our Heritage Lecture in 2025 you earn a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from our bookstore. The more Heritage Lectures you attend, the greater your chances of winning! The drawing will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Need not be present to win.

Family Day at Heritage Park
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday, October 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Family Day at the Main Street Fall Festival at
Heritage Park!
Stop by the DCHS kids’ game booth for fun activities and win exciting prize bags.
Don’t miss out on the fall festivities!

Heritage Lecture with Sharon DeCarlo
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
Heritage Lecture Series
October 9, 2025
Please join at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we welcome Sharon DeCarlo who will be speaking about Will James, a famous Nevada Cowboy, Artist and Author. Mr. James spent time in Saskatchewan and Montana before settling in Nevada, where he worked as a cowboy and began drawing and writing. His experiences in Nevada, including a stint in prison for cattle rustling, shaped his understanding of the cowboy life and fueled his creative output.
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door.
Free Admission to Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and DCHS Historical Society members.

Family Day at the Museum
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00
Saturday, November 1
We will not have Family Day at the Museum for November so everyone can Nevada Day parade and activities!

Ringing of the Bells
2025-11-11 11:00
Ringing of the Bells
At the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month
The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, Nevada, holds an annual “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. to commemorate Veterans Day. This event honors the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918, and pays tribute to all veterans who have served in the armed forces. In 2024, approximately 20 people attended the ceremony, where U.S. Air Force retiree Sean Vagenas rang the historic bell at the museum. The museum’s bell, located on the front steps, serves as a symbolic reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans.

Family Day at the Museum Holiday Gala
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Holiday Gala Kids’ Activities
Bring the little ones to our festive Holiday Gala at the museum! Kids can enjoy Christmas crafts, an exciting scavenger hunt, find Bugsy the Rabbit, receive a prize packet, pick up one of our Kid’s Page Activity leaflet, and discover the wonders of our museum exhibits. Fun for all ages! 🎄✨

Free Admission!

Holiday Gala at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00
Holiday Gala – Saturday, December 6
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
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 the museum.
Parade starts at 5:00 p.m.
Arrive by 4:30 p.m. before the highway closes!
