In 1914, when Nevada women won the right to vote, they also won the right to hold public office. Four years later, Sadie Hurst of Reno became the first woman to win a seat in the Nevada Legislature, blazing the trail for 20 additional women who served in that lawmaking body over the next 40 years. These 21 legislators represented both major political parties, hailed from nearly every county in the state, and reflected a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. This presentation will introduce these remarkable Nevadans, describe their legislative experiences, and explore their enduring contributions to the state.

Join us for a special exhibit opening and lecture exploring the 1925 and 1926. Lost City Pageants—historic celebrations that ultimately inspired the creation of the Boulder Dam Park Museum (today known as the Lost City Museum) in 1935. These pageants played a pivotal role in sparking public interest in the region’s archaeological excavations.

Light refreshments will be provided during the opening reception.

Explore the rich history of Nevada’s first eastern mining boom using historic maps and photographs. Learn how the 1867 silver discovery of Treasure Hill in White Pine Mining District launched one of the most intense mining rushes in American history, which would help establish Hamilton by May 1868.

The mining boom was intensive because it was the first discovery after the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, allowing easy transportation to the site.

Hamilton, Nevada, was established in May 1868, and it grew rapidly as a bustling mining town, becoming the first county seat of White Pine County in 1869. This was a short-lived silver stampede, 1868 – 1869. Reasons for the decline included the silver was only shallow, two fires destroyed the main portion of the town, and then the courthouse; the county seat was moved to Ely in 1887.

In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, the Library is hosting a monthly program series from March to December themed around the Dewey Decimal Classification system and focusing on early American history. The format is an educational presentation followed by a hands-on activity. There will be one program per month, every third Saturday at 11 AM. All ages are welcome.

RSVP at churchillcountylibrary.org/rsvp

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

At Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln referred back to Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence in describing “a new birth of freedom.” Less than a year later, Nevada became a state. How were these people and events connected? This lecture will examine how Nevada reflects—and does not reflect—what Jefferson and Lincoln had in mind.

Michael Green is chair of the UNLV Department of History. He is the author of ”Nevada: A History of the Silver State” and several other works on Nevada, as well as books about the Civil War era, including ”Lincoln and the Election of 1860” and ”Lincoln and Native Americans.” He is the executive director of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association and Preserve Nevada, and writes “Nevada Yesterdays,” read by former U.S. Senator Richard Bryan for Nevada Public Radio.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

During World War II, over 120,000 Japanese American residents were forced from their Pacific Coast homes to desolate inland concentration camps across America, enduring many indignities and hardships because of their heritage. Although Nevada was not an internment site, many Japanese Nevadans had also suffered humiliations, racial prejudice and loss of freedoms. Historian Andy Russell reveals Japanese American life in Nevada during wartime and discuss the economic contributions to Nevada by early Japanese settlers in his new book "Like Friends, Like Foes." Includes a book signing and viewing of photos depicting Nevada's early Japanese American communities.

Free admission & open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.3458 or visit the event listing at TheLibraryDistrict.org

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, the Library is hosting a monthly program series from March to December themed around the Dewey Decimal Classification system and focusing on early American history. The format is an educational presentation followed by a hands-on activity. There will be one program per month, every third Saturday at 11 AM. All ages are welcome.

RSVP at churchillcountylibrary.org/rsvp

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Folk Fest America250 is a vibrant celebration of the United States Independence Day that honors the diverse cultural roots that have shaped Nevada. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring community speakers and folkloric performances representing Native American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian American, Black American, and Basque traditions.

Experience the stories, music, and cultural expressions that reflect the many communities that make Nevada unique. Free and open to the public.

Learn the history surrounding Nevada’s oldest community with this amazing Historian panel, including: Jeff Kintop, Stan Paher, Mike Fischer, and one additional panelist, TBA.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

During the month of June, the Mesquite Fine Arts Center's theme is America 250! Local artwork created with this theme in mind is displayed in the Gallery for the month. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Virgin Valley Daughters of the American Revolution will be the host of the Artist Reception and Award Ceremony.

Artwork varies from paintings, drawings, photography, 3D art, fused and stained glass. As the event host, the Virgin Valley DAR will have the honor of choosing the Sponsors Choice Award to the artist that we feel has best portrayed the theme, America 250!

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, the Library is hosting a monthly program series from March to December themed around the Dewey Decimal Classification system and focusing on early American history. The format is an educational presentation followed by a hands-on activity. There will be one program per month, every third Saturday at 11 AM. All ages are welcome.

RSVP at churchillcountylibrary.org/rsvp

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Join us for Celebrate Sparks! — a free, family-friendly celebration and mural unveiling to honor the history, culture, and community spirit of the City of Sparks. As part of America 250 initiative, this event will include the big reveal of the artwork in the Tony Armstrong Amphitheater, a talk by the artist delving into the historical inspiration of the piece, live music in the amphitheater, food trucks, yard games, and free historical tours provided by docents of the Sparks Heritage Museum.

Celebrate Sparks! brings together art, history, and community for an evening that honors the past while celebrating the future. Come experience the story of Sparks — and be part of it!

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Visit all nine of the new interpretive railroad spike sculptures throughout Carson City. Reno-based artist Jeff Schomberg was commissioned after a national call to artists to create these sculptures based on a railroad spike from the V&T Railroad. Each location has a significant historical and cultural tie to the Capital City and will share authentic stories of community and connection. Starting point is Brewery Arts Center.

Visit all nine of the new interpretive railroad spike sculptures throughout Carson City. Reno-based artist Jeff Schomberg was commissioned after a national call to artists to create these sculptures based on a railroad spike from the V&T Railroad. Each location has a significant historical and cultural tie to the Capital City and will share authentic stories of community and connection. Starting point is Brewery Arts Center.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Visit all nine of the new interpretive railroad spike sculptures throughout Carson City. Reno-based artist Jeff Schomberg was commissioned after a national call to artists to create these sculptures based on a railroad spike from the V&T Railroad. Each location has a significant historical and cultural tie to the Capital City and will share authentic stories of community and connection. Starting point is Brewery Arts Center.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Visit all nine of the new interpretive railroad spike sculptures throughout Carson City. Reno-based artist Jeff Schomberg was commissioned after a national call to artists to create these sculptures based on a railroad spike from the V&T Railroad. Each location has a significant historical and cultural tie to the Capital City and will share authentic stories of community and connection. Starting point is Brewery Arts Center.

Between 1841 and 1869 over 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed up wagons, and set out over-land for California. Learn the stories of the pioneers who endured the 2,000-mile trek; some seeking land, some gold, others seeking adventure, and some for reasons we may never know. Enjoy Native American programs, visit with trail reenactors, and much more.

The Battle Born Patriots Chapter, Sons of The American Revolution invite the public to attend a re-enactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence, after which the public is invited to ring the Liberty Bell.

Step back in time on the Tonopah Historic Walking Tour, where the story of the “Queen of the Silver Camps” comes to life. Guided through historic downtown, visitors discover the people, buildings, and boomtown legends that shaped Nevada’s silver rush. From Jim Butler’s discovery to Tonopah’s bustling mining era, each stop reveals a piece of the town’s legendary past.

This free event celebrates America250 Nevada, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, contact the Tonopah Convention Center at 775-482-3558. Tours are offered Thursday through Saturday.

Join us for a Red, White and Flight celebration - an uplifting evening honoring America's 250th birthday. Presented by George W. Gillemot Foundation and Bean Space Foundation, this free event will light up the sky with an awe-inspiring drone show, fill the air with a live Reno Phil concert, and elevate imaginations with an interactive expo for all ages. Experience the Fourth of July, where patriotism soars, innovation takes flight, and possibility reaches new heights at Mackay Stadium on the University of Nevada campus.

Admission is free.

A reservation is required for admission and can be made online at RedWhiteAndFlight.org