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The Carson City Historical Society is located at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 North Carson
Street, Carson City, Nevada. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1864, Carson City, NV 89702. The
Carson City Historical Society and the Parks Foundation are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and
maintain the Foreman-Roberts House Museum and the Wungnema House. For questions, call Sue at
882-5694.
Fax: (775) 882-5694
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Carson City Historical Society - Past events
Research Group Meets at Smail House
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012
The Carson City Research Group will meet on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012,
at 10:00 a.m. at White Cat Antiques, which is located in the historic
Smail House at 512 North Curry, in Carson City. The topic will be,
"A Kid on the V & T" and will feature a surprise guest speaker. Find out what
Carson City was like in the 1950s when a kid could ride on the Virginia
and Truckee, see photos of the old days and the old times when the V & T was still here. It will
also be a continuation of "The Mystery of Curry Street" and will entail
a short guided tour of historic homes and locations on Curry. It'll be so much fun!
The Research Group meetings are free and open to the public. They are
hosted by Sue Ballew,
"Past Pages" writer, and Eleanor Kolbe, researcher.
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Allen Rowe to speak on Numismatics
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Allen Rowe is speaking at the Carson Public Library on Thursday,
January 19, 2012, in a presentation called "Numismatic Talk." Mr. Rowe
is the owner of the Northern Nevada Coin stores, both here in Carson City
(across from the Nevada State Museum) and in Reno on Plumb Lane.
Mr. Rowe is a member of the professional Numismatics Guild and a columnist for the
Nevada Appeal. His talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. The auditorium doors will open at 6:00 p.m. A question-and-answer session will be at the end of the
presentation, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Rowe's talk is sponsored by the Carson City Historical
Society and is open and free to the public. For further information, please call 775-887-8865.
Northern Nevada Coin's web site, at
http://www.brokencc.com,
contains a minute-by-minute price of gold, silver, and
platinum. The website also has links to pages concerning information on the Carson City
Mint, the coins minted there, and the No. 1 press that is located there.
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Historical Society Holiday Party "The Night Sky"
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011
The Carson City Historical Society has a heavenly theme for this year's Christmas Party
on December 11, 2011, 6-8 pm, at the lovely Bliss Mansion, 710 W. Robinson St., which will
be decorated in full holiday regalia for the occasion.
Guests at the second annual Christmas Party will enjoy a catered dinner with wine, the
opportunity to bid on historical items through silent auctions, and exceptional entertainment.
The evening will begin with a talk on "Jews in Nevada" by our esteemed retired State
Archivist, Guy Rocha. Mr. Rocha is currently consulting with PBS on a new documentary
about Carson City's Jewish history. So prominent were Jewish businesses in 1800s Carson,
that the sky "went dark" during high Jewish holidays.
After dinner, guests will enjoy an intimate concert by local cowboy poet, Richard Elloyan.
Mr. Elloyan is known for his lyrical and visually graphic stories of the modern West, some
humorous, many about our "Big Nevada Sky," and all reflecting his love for Nevada. Richard
has recently released his fourth CD and was honored by Governor Brian Sandoval at the 2011
Inaugural Arts and Culture Celebration this past January.
Tickets are limited to 50 people; $50 for CCHS members, $65 for non-members. Entrance
for the party will be on Elizabeth Street.
Please call Chuck and Jo Saulisberry at 246-5570 to make reservations and payment.
For credit card payments and additional information, please call Gary at 885-7643.
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Research Group Meets at Smail House
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
The Carson City Research Group will meet on Saturday, December 10, 2011,
at 10:00 a.m. at White Cat Antiques, which is located in the historic
Smail House at 512 North Curry, in Carson City. There will be a brief tour of the home
and a talk about its history, architecture, the history of the area, and the
mystery of Curry Street. The architecture of Carson City's early homes will also
be presented. If you have questions, or want to know more about the area,
this is a good place to start.
The Research Group meetings are free and open to the public. They are hosted by Sue Ballew,
"Past Pages" writer, and Eleanor Kolbe, researcher.
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Carson City Research Group at Foreman-Roberts House Museum
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
On Saturday, November 19 at 10:00 am the Carson City Research Group will meet at
the Foreman Roberts House at 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City. There will be a
brief slide presentation showing the home in 1865 as it was located in Old Washoe
City. Come and see photos of the family that once lived there -- James Doane
and Annie Roberts and four of their children, Josie, Mary, Richard and Thurman --
and tour their home. (Some of the Roberts are pictured on the left.)
The meeting is hosted by Sue Ballew and Trent Dolan who
write "Past Pages" and by Eleanor Kolbe, researcher. If you love Carson City
history and want to learn more, please come and join us. Its free and its fun.
Refreshments will be served.
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Carson City Parks & Rec awards recognition
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation
has announced the 2011 recipients of its Special Recognition Awards:
- Organization of the Year, Kiwanis Clubs of Carson City: Kiwanis Clubs
were awarded for their various community service projects benefitting the
park system. They hold an annual Carson River Cleanup event and have
adopted Blackwell's Pond Park as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. They have a monthly
work day at the park from May to October.
- Business of the Year, Vidler Water Co.: Vidler is recognized for donating
39 acres and a half-mile trail along the Carson River to the Carson City Parks Department.
- Volunteer of the Years, Michael J. Fischer, M.D.: Fischer was a major promoter
of the Carson Tiger Sharks Swim Team from 1986 until 2001 and was a swim coach.
He chaired the "Quality of Life" ballot Question 18, which passed in 1996 and
which provides money to build new facilities for the community parks. The new swimming
pool was one of these facilities. Many volunteer hours were given to park projects.
- Volunteer of the Year, Ilona Strull: Ilona is the president and driving force of the
non-profit organization Parks 4 Paws, whose mission is to raise funds to build a
dog park at Fuji Park. In 2011, they raised money enough to see this become a
reality. The dog park at Fuji Park will open in early November.
Each recipient's name will be placed on the monument in Mill Park at the
entrance to the Pony Express Pavilion.
There also will be a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 2011. The public is invited
to attend. For more information, call Jo Saulisberry at 775-246-5570.
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Reflections from the Past:
Dr. Maria Taylor to talk about Jane Austin
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Jane Austen scholar Dr. Maria Taylor will speak on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
at the Carson City Library starting at 6:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Carson City Historical Society, and is free and
open to the public.
Dr. Taylor will tell about her experiences in earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees
and finally living in London, England, for eight years, receiving her PHD from Birkbeck University
of London.
Dr. Taylor had the privilege of being the Archivist at Jane Austen's Home Museum in
Chawton, Hampshire, England, for seven years. (Click on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy935wQVQRA
for a short tour of Jane Austen's home on YouTube.)
Her dog Darcy, family, and friends were
happy to welcome her home in Reno this month from London. Dr. Taylor lectures,
tutors, and is writing her first novel.
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Carson City Research Group presents
"Images of Old Washoe City"
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011
Gary Ballew will provide a slide show, "Images of Old Washoe City," for the
Carson City Research Group at 10 a.m., October 22, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Carson City
Library, 900 North Roop.
Old Washoe City (north end of Washoe Lake) was founded
in August of 1861 and gradually declined in population when the railroad came
through in 1874. Just a few structures still exist today. Come and find out
about what was once a thriving city - what it looked like in the 1860's and
what it looks like today. Also, included in the meeting will be a discussion
of Carson City's hidden historic homes to be planned as part of a walking tour.
Please bring ideas you want to discuss or answers about our local history you
want to know more about.
This event is hosted by Sue Ballew and Trent Dolan,
(Past Pages writers) and Eleanor Kolbe, historian. History is fun... and their meeting are free!
Photo courtesy of Rich Moreno.
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Reflections from the Past:
Mark Jensen to talk about Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011
Mark Jensen is curator of the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden.
The Park is no longer a state park, but is now operated by the Friends of the Dangberg Home
Ranch.
Mark will be giving a talk that will include historical Dangberg
information, current status of the Park, and possible plans and
dreams for its future.
You can be brought up-to-date on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the
Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street, Carson City. Mark's talk is free
and open to the public. This is part of the Carson City Historical Society's
Reflections program. For further information, call 775-887-8865.
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Foreman-Roberts House Yard Sale/Flea Market
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011
The Carson City Historical Society is bringing back the Foreman-Roberts House
Yard Sale/Flea Market in the Roberts House Park at 1207 N. Carson Street on Saturday,
August 6, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. There will be 17 or more vendors offering antiques, collectibles,
crafts and much more. As of this writing (7/26), vendor space is still available.
Call Mary at 882-0916 for information. This event benefits the Carson City Historical
Society.
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Summer Potluck/Picnic
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011
Carson City Historical Society presents its Summer Potluck/Picnic on
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at 310 Meyer Street, Carson City.
Please bring side dish or desert, your beverage, place setting lawn chair
and folding table (if you have one).
Chicken will be provided.
PLEASE - R.S.V.P. by 9/21 to Jan Perry and let her know what food you will
be bringing.
See 'ya there!
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CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Come join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City
Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. The
Ice Cream Social will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011,
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Foreman-Roberts House Park, 1207 North
Carson St.
The Millennium Bugs, with David Bugli, will be performing. Ice cream,
cake, cookies, and pie will be available for $3 per person. (This event
will be the first official event of the "Jazz! Carson City" music festival,
which has been celebrated in Carson City in one form or another each August
since 2004. For more information on the festival, go to
JazzCarsonCity.com.)
Woodworking Specialties and their master craftsmen have worked in
the area on historic restoration projects. They will be sponsoring a
free building clinic for the first 50 children at the ice cream social.
The Roberts House will be open for tours. Come and bring the whole family.
At right: some of the lovely young ladies from the 2008 Ice Cream Social.
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Annual Home and Garden Tour
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Carson City Historical Society invites you to tour 12 historic
properties on Sunday, June 5, 2011, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The locations
include Bliss Mansion, Rinkle Mansion, Noteware House,
Judge Samuel Wright House,
Olcovich-Myers House,
Hyman Olcovich House, Foreman-Roberts House, St. Peter's Episcopal Church,
and First United Methodist Church.
Listen to Former Supervisor Robin Williamson give a short
presentation on "Historic Preservation" at 2:30 p.m. at the
Bliss Mansion. Paul DaFoe will
be performing at the piano from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Saint Peter's
Episcopal Church. Please join talented pianist Paul DaFoe as he pays tribute to
long-time Tour coordinator, Dorothy Dolan,
with music from Dorothy's youth.
Tickets are 10 dollars and children under 12 are free and will
be available at the Foreman Roberts home on the day of the
tour. Contact Gary at 885-7643 for information.
Click here
for a PDF version of the tour houses' "biographies." (Note: Depending upon
your computer set-up, PDF might be printable in landscape mode at 62% scale.)
Special note to membership: The House Tour will serve as the June board
meeting. The next full board meeting will be on July 11, 2011.
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Membership Meeting and Elections
Monday, May 2, 2011
On Monday, May 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., the Carson City Historical
Society and Park Foundation will have their annual nomination and
election of officers at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 North
Carson St., Carson City, Nevada. We will also be serving special
homemade desserts, followed by a social hour.
All offices of both the Carson City Historical Society and Park
Foundation are open for nominations: President of Carson City Historical
Society, President of Park Foundation, two Vice Presidents of the CCHS,
a Vice President of the Park Foundation, a Secretary, and a Treasurer
who each serve both organizations. If you would like to make a
nomination and cannot attend the May 2 function, please call Jo
Saulisberry at 246-550 or Paula Cannon at 887-8865.
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Dorothy Dolan died April 7, 2011
We note with sadness the passing of Dorothy Dolan on April 7, 2011. Dorothy
was a long-time supporter of the Carson City Historical Society and served as Vice
President at the time of her death. Dorothy is shown, at right, at the
"Christmas with Mark Twain" event at the Bliss Mansion on Dec. 5, 2010.
Dorothy's obituary can be found on the "Nevada Appeal" website at
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20110412/OBITUARIES/110419960/1045&parentprofile=1063.
The following is the text of her obituary:
Dorothy Fendrich Dolan, 89, passed away at her home in Carson City
April 7, 2011. Dorothy was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pa., to
Edgar and Dorothy Fendrich. Dorothy was raised in Philadelphia and moved
to New Jersey where she met William "Bill" Dolan and became a "war bride"
on Nov. 5, 1945. They were married in Asbury Park, N.J. She moved to
Carson City that same year.
Dorothy has had a rich and full life involving herself in her community,
with her tireless passion for history, public service and volunteer work.
She gave her time, energy and expertise for the betterment of her adopted
hometown. She worked for the Bell Telephone office in Carson City from
1945 until 1958 and was one of Carson City's telephone pioneers. Later
she worked as the State of Nevada Chief switchboard operator for 28
years, retiring in 1986. Following her retirement she worked as a
telephone operator at the State Legislature and volunteered at the
State Library and Archives as a researcher.
Dorothy also volunteered at the Nevada Landmark Society, now the
Carson City Historical Society, located at the Roberts House Museum,
coordinating Carson City and vicinity Victorian Garden and Christmas
tours each year sine 1969. She held the offices president and vice
president. She served as volunteer genealogist for Daughters of the
American Revolution. In 1927 Dorothy was one of the youngest
children ever initiated into a Chapter of the Children of the
American Revolution, and as a adult joined the John C. Fremont
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1981. She
served as Nevada State Regent from 1988-90 and represented Nevada
in Washington, D.C., for several years at the Continental
Congress. In 1991 she helped found the Nevada Washoe Zephyr
Chapter of the DAR. She was past state regent for the Daughters
of the American Revolution. Alongside her husband, Bill, she was
involved in volunteer work with the Carson Host Lion's Club, Nevada
Day Committee and was a member of the Leisure Hour Club. In 2006 she
started a new venture as historian and antique dealer and opened up an
antique shop called White Cat Antiques, a dream she always wanted to fulfill.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill who passed away in
2006, and a granddaughter, Christa Ballew-Matthews also in 2006.
She is survived by her son, Trent Dolan and a daughter, Susan Jeanne
Dolan Ballew (Gary) both of Carson City; one brother, Blake Fendrich
(Grace) of Southern California; four grandchildren Billy Dolan (Christine),
Ryan Dolan, Catha Lagere, and Mark Ballew and six great-grandchildren
Eilish, Elora, and Rowen Matthews; Breanna and Jonny LaGere and Liam Dolan.
There will be a celebration of life memorial service for Dorothy
at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at St Peter's Episcopal Church in Carson
City. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of final arrangements.
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Oh, My Bonnets and Bustles! Victorian Fashion Show
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 13, 2011, 3-6 p.m. to attend the
"Oh, My Bonnets and Bustles!" Fashion Show held at the
Nevada
State Museum. Tickets
are $25 and will be available beginning Feb. 1, 2011,
at the Nevada State Museum store and White Cat Antiques. Only 90
tickets will be sold in order to maximize the experience for attendees,
so make sure to get yours soon! Proceeds will benefit the NSM and the
Carson City Historical Society.
The event will highlight women's fashions from the 1850s through the
early 20th century, roughly the same time period that Queen Victoria
reigned in Britain - hence the "Victorian" Era. The fashions for the
event come from the collection of Tina Davis-Hersey and Carolyn
Davis. The collection includes original outfits as well as costumes created
by the mother-daughter duo from historic patterns. The show will follow a
quartet of vignettes of daily Victorian life, from dressing in the morning
to dancing in the evening.
A reception with refreshments and raffle will follow the show. The CCHS
will offer for sale historic copies of the Territorial Enterprise; medallions
and coins struck on the historic coin press at the museum will be offered
for sale; and the Friends of the NSM will have a photo station where
guests can have their photograph taken with a performer in costume. Music
will be provided by the
Silver Strings, a quartet
of musicians from the
Carson City Symphony. Guests are encouraged
to dress in period costume for the event.
Jan Loverin, Curator of the
Marjorie
Russell Clothing Textile Research Center, will
have on display several items of historic significance to Nevada.
These pieces of clothing range from a late 19 th century wedding gown
to a 1970's casual dress. All were originally owned by women who made
a noteworthy impact in Nevada, politically or historically.
Contact Tina Davis-Hersey at 671-2364 for further information.
(Link to the Feb. 27 article in the Nevada Appeal about the event
here.)
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CHRISTMAS WITH MARK TWAIN
at Bliss Mansion, Dec. 5, 2010
The Carson City Historical Society presents, "Christmas with Mark
Twain" at the Bliss Mansion in Carson City, Sunday, December 5, 2010,
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event includes an evening with Mark
Twain (McAvoy Lane), dinner and a tour of the Bliss Mansion. David Bugli
and Mark Twain will present a piano-and-narrator version of "Becoming
Mark Twain." Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist, will also
be a speaker at the event.
The dinner includes tri-tip, celebration shrimp with lemon pasta,
three-cheese tortellini alfredo, roasted herb and garlic red potatoes,
wine and dessert. Cost for the event is $50 per person ($40 for CCHS members). Please make
reservations by calling Gary Cain at Westwall Militaria (775-885-7643)
or Sue Ballew at White Cat Antiques (775-841-1975). Checks may be
mailed to Carson City Historical Society, P. O. Box 1864, Carson City,
Nevada 89702, or tickets may be purchased at those locations and
at "Play Your Own Music" at the Carson Mall.
Please make reservations early - there are 75 spaces available. Deadline
for reservations is November 30. The Carson City Historical is a
nonprofit organization. Funds from this project benefit the
"Carriage House" project.
NOTE: McAvoy Layne wrote a follow-up article of this event
called "Pine Nuts: Christmas at the
Bliss Mansion for the Dec. 7, 2010, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza." The article
can be read at
http://www.tahoebonanza.com/ARTICLE/20101207/NEWS/101209934/1061/RSS.
Pictures from the event at the Bliss Mansion can be found on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=33470&id=145780918797757&l=c76f86875a.
Thanks go to Rusty Goe for providing the pictures.
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Volunteers are acknowledged
The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation
announce this year's recipients of Special Recognition Awards
Organization of the year -
For planting trees in Mills Park, planting flowers at the Roberts
House and donating $150 to the Fish Pond the Organization of the Year
award goes to the Mark Twain Garden Club. The garden club has been in
Carson City since 1949 planting around the Brewery Arts Center,
Governor's Mansion, old Carson Tahoe Hospital, Mills Park, etc.
Business of the Year -
For the years of support of the Arlington Ice Skating rink program the
Business of the Year award goes to the Carson Nugget.
Volunteer of the Year -
For his many years of promoting the Urban Fishing Pond project. The
Volunteer of the Year award goes to CK Baily. CK has spent a lot of
his raising funds for this project accumulating nearly $475,000.
Volunteer of the Years -
For his dedicated work as a volunteer for many Carson City non-profit
organizations more notably as the treasurer of the CC Historical
Society for the last 20 plus years, a volunteer in the Jr. Ski Program
for over 40 years, and a member of the Carson City Sheriff's Aero
Squadron since 1968. The Volunteer of the Years award goes to Chuck
Saulisberry. Chuck has been a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol for over
40 years.
In recognition of their many contributions to the Carson City Park
system, each recipients name will be placed on the monument located in
east Mills Park at the entrance to the Pony Express pavilion. There
will be a dedication ceremony on Veterans Day November 11th at 2pm at
the monument.
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Park Foundation is accepting nominations
The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation, Inc. (the
Park Foundation) is accepting nominations of
individuals and organizations and businesses to be recognized for
their contributions to Carson City's park and recreation. The selected
names will be added to Memorial Wall at the entrance to the Pony
Express Pavilion followed by a ceremony on Veterans' Day, November
11, 2010.
The categories are:
- Organization of the Year
- Business of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Volunteer of the Years
A selection from the ballot of nominees will be made at the
Foundation's October board meeting.
If you make a donation of $100 or more to the Park Foundation, we will
add the name of your loved one to this Memorial Wall.
Please send your nominations or donation with a small biography to The
Park Foundation, 181 Heidi Circle, Carson City, NV 89701 prior to the
first Monday in November. Nominations are due by Oct. 2, 2010, and may be e-mailed
to Fred@Stanio.Carson-City.NV.US.
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CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Come join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City
Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. Special ice
cream and cookies will be available for $4.00 per person -- and
children attending will be able to build their own birdhouse courtesy
of Jim DeMagistris of Woodworking Specialties. The evening will be
filled with music as the "Millennium Bugs" will be playing
during the event. The Ice Cream Social will be held Saturday,
August 14, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Park, 1207
North Carson, Carson City.
The Carson City Historical Society is a nonprofit organization.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Carson City Historical Society
"Carriage House Project."
At right: some of the lovely young ladies from the 2008 Ice Cream Social.
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"How to Write and Publish Your Own Book"
June 22 and 23, 2010
The Carson City Historical Society presents "How to Write and Publish
Your Own Book" a workshop by Pat Cuellar June 22 and 23 beginning at
6:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop, Carson City.
The workshop is free and open to the public.
Pat Cuellar is a freelance writer and author of "Your Life in Print
Story by Story," booklets and poetry. She is also an outdoor
photographer. She has taught non-fiction writing and self-publishing
for over 12 years through adult education programs and other venues,
most recently at the Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival." "Your
Life in Print Story by Story" will be available for purchase and signing.
The June 22 workshop will cover ten steps to "build" and organize
your book, book cover, title, target market and much much more. The
June 23 workshop will cover self-publishing basics, subsidy press,
website and marketing.
The lecture is sponsored by the Carson City Historical Society and
the Carson City Library.
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"Through the Garden Gate"
Tour and Antique Sale, June 6, 2010
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m., the Carson City
Historical Society will be having their annual "Through the Garden Gate"
tour with six locations. Those on tour this year are the Bliss Mansion, and
Foreman-Roberts, Krebs-Peterson, Colcord, and Crisler Houses. In addition,
there will be an antique show and sale at the Barber-Belnap home. Tickets
will be $15 per person.
The Society is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the
event. If you are interested, please call Sue Ballew at 882-5594.
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Tue., May 18, 2010
The Mystery of Amelia Earhart (Part 2)
On Tuesday, May 18, Wally Earhart will present a lecture on solving the
mystery of Amelia Earhart as part of the Carson City Historical Society's
"Reflection" lecture series. The lecture will take place at 6:00 p.m at
the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop, Carson City, Nevada. Wally, who
is a relative of Amelia Earhart, has traveled far and wide and done extensive
research. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished
Flying Cross for her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. She lost her
life during an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe
in 1937 and disappeared in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra over
the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.
The lecture is sponsored by the Carson City Historical Society and
the Carson City Library. It is free and open to the public.
(Part 1 was presented on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.)
Photo credit: Library of Congress
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Annual Nominations & Elections
Sunday, May 2, 2010
On Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., the Carson City Historical Society
and Parks Foundation will have their annual nomination and election of
officers at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 North Carson St., Carson
City, Nevada. We will also be serving special homemade desserts, followed by
a social hour.
All offices of both the Carson City Historical society and Parks Foundation
are open for nominations: President Carson City Historical Society, President
Parks Foundation, Vice Presidents (2) CCHS, Vice Presidents (2) Parks
Foundation, Secretary, Treasurer (1) of both organizations. If you like to make
a nomination and cannot attend the May 2 function, please call Jo Saulisberry at
246-550 or Paul Cannon at 887-8865.
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Tue., April 20, 2010
The Mystery of Amelia Earhart (Part 1)
On Tuesday, April 20, Wally Earhart will present a lecture on solving the
mystery of Amelia Earhart as part of the Carson City Historical Society's
"Reflection" lecture series. The lecture will take place at 6:00 p.m at
the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop, Carson City, Nevada. Wally, who
is a relative of Amelia Earhart, has traveled far and wide and done extensive
research. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished
Flying Cross for her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. She lost her
life during an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe
in 1937 and disappeared in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra over
the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.
The lecture is sponsored by the Carson City Historical Society and
the Carson City Library. It is free and open to the public.
(Part 2 is Tuesday, May 18, 2010.)
Photo credit: Library of Congress
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Sat., March 27, 2010
The Carson Tahoe Regional Health care Auxiliary is sponsoring a V & T
Wine/Cheese/Dessert Train. The ticket includes wine, cheese, dessert
tasting and train ride to and from Virginia City, tour of "The Way it
Was" Virginia City Museum Tour, lunch at the Pizza Palace, shopping
discounts, shuttles for transportation. Event: V&T Wine/Cheese/Dessert
Train Date: March 27, 2010, Time 10 am to 3:15 p.m. Place: Carson
City Eastgate Depot to Virginia City, Cost: $65 per person. Funds
benefit the Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital Auxilary. Call Delsye
Mills at 775-883-1532 for more information and reservations.
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Sun., March 7, 2010
Book signing of Early Carson City by Susan J. Ballew and L. Trent Dolan
AND celebration of Hank Monk's Birthday. Come and enjoy these two events --
meet Hank Monk a character in the book from our past and help celebrate his
March birthday. Come and see the historic Foreman-Roberts House, also
featured in the book "Early Carson City." Books will be available for
sale and authors there to sign. Here is your chance to buy a book, step
back in time and visit our past and benefit the Carson City Historical
Society. Event: Book signing and Hank Monk birthday...
Date: March 7, 2010
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Place: Foreman-Roberts House, 1207 North Carson
Street, Carson City, Nevada.
Cost: the event is free, Books are $21.99
Carson City Historical Society membership is $25 for single and $35
for family. 20% discount on book if you join CCHS.
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Sun., February 21, 2010
Oh, My Bonnets and Bustles!
The Friends of the Nevada State Museum and the Carson City Historical
Society present Oh, My Bonnets and Bustles, The Daily Grind of 19th
Century Women, A Fashion Show in Four Scenes at the Nevada State Museum,
Sunday, Feb 21, 2010, from 3 to 6 p.m., $20.
Tickets are available at the Nevada State Museum (600 N. Carson St.)
and at White Cat Antiques (512 n. Curry St.
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Sun., December 6, 2009
The Carson City Historical Society presents "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour"
Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is a walk through tour
of six homes in the historic district in Carson City. The homes are decorated
for Christmas and this year feature treats from Schatz Bakery, music by Chris
Bayer and Mary Law, and characters from the past -- Hank Monk and Abe
Lincoln. Five of the homes open this year are within close walking distance
of each other. They are the Bliss, Krebs-Peterson, Bender mansions and the
Chartz (Bliss Bungalow) and Colcord Home. Also included in the tour on the
east side is the Roberts Foreman House. The Bender mansion is new to the tour this year.
Pre-sale tickets are $8. Tickets purchased the day of the tour are
$10. Children 6-12 are $6 and children five and under are free. Tickets
are available at the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau (1900 S. Carson),
Greenhouse Garden Center (2450 S. Curry), White Cat Antiques (512 N. Curry),
Westwall Militaria (412 N. Curry) and Essential Kneads (377 S. Nevada). More
information is available on our website at http://cchistorical.org or by calling
White Cat Antiques at (775) 841-1975.
Sun., December 6, 2009
Our Christmas dinner will be on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Creekside Deli, 1795 College Parkway. There will be an ornament
contest and the winner will get a free dinner. The dinner will be tri-tip,
garlic mashed potatoes or rice pilaf, mixed vegetable, tossed green salad,
rolls and butter, and dessert.
Reservations are needed by November 30. Please contact Gary Cain at
775-885-7643 if you are coming.
Wed., October 21, 2009
The Carson City Historical Society presents
Rusty Goe's PowerPoint Presentation:
Harold M. Budd, Sr. - The Ambassador of Carson City Coin Collecting
in The First Half of the 20th Century
6:00 p.m., Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St.
Free presentation
Harold M. Budd, Sr. moved to Los Angeles, Calif., from Connecticut in the
early years of the 20th century. He immediately developed a passion for
the western heritage of the United States. Carson City, Nev., became one
of his favorite destination spots. He assembled one of the finest
collections of "CC" coins in history, and he made many trips to Nevada's capital.
During his last trip to Carson City in 1950, he planned to lend a
special set of "CC" coins to the Nevada State Museum. His friend Ed
Stiles, a former Carson City resident who worked as a photographer
for the Nevada State Highway Department, accompanied him on this trip.
Headlines in local newspapers in northern Nevada conveyed what
happened to Harold M. Budd on this trip to Carson City.
Decades after his death, Carson City Mint historian Rusty Goe,
has linked some of the most famous coins from Nevada's storied mint
to Harold M. Budd. Goe has also uncovered interesting information
about Budd's relationship to Carson City and about what happened
to his wife and children after he died.
Goe's PowerPoint presentation captures the important events in
Harold M. Budd's life, especially as they relate to Nevada. Pictures
include examples of Budd's most notable "CC" coins, documents
that connect Budd to Carson City, and scenes from northern Nevada in the 1940s.
Goe is the author of two fact-filled books related to the Carson City Mint and
life in Carson City during the time of the Mint: "The Mint on
Carson Street" and "James Crawford: Master of the Mint at Carson City - A
Short Full Life." His website is
http://www.southgatecoins.com.
Wed., Sept. 23, 2009
The Carson City Historical Society presents
a free Lecture by State Archivist Jeff Kintop:
A New Look at Nevada's Territorial Courts
6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Carson City Library
Territorial courts have long been considered the weakest branch of
territorial administration. Nevada reputedly was one of the worst for
judicial corruption. We have accepted this for years based on the
resignation of the three judges weeks before the voters approved
the new constitution. We also accepted it based on newspaper allegations,
statements by Senator William Morris Stewart, Nevada Attorney General
Robert M. Clarke and Eliot Lord's Comstock Mining and Miners. It has
been repeated in the historical literature since Sam Davis' History of
Nevada, to Michael Bowers' Battle Born.
With so many sources and reputed historians saying it was so,
it was easy to repeat. The judges were seemingly faceless men were
appointed by a president as patronage appointments. They were only
briefly part of Nevada's history. "History is not written by the
victors, but by the surviving witnesses," and when Nevada's history
began to be written in the 1880s, the surviving witnesses were few.
But, there is an abundance of information left in the court houses,
newspapers and archives to tell a different story.
Jeffrey M. Kintop, State Archivist,
Nevada State Library and Archives - Jeffrey M. Kintop is the State
Archivist at the Nevada State Library and Archives. He has degrees
in History from the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State
University, Mankato and he has taken additional coursework at the
University of Nevada, Reno. From 1979 to 1983, he was a research
historian at the University of Nevada, Reno where he wrote history
textbooks, prepared educational materials for classrooms and taught
teacher workshops. He has been at the Nevada State Library and Archives
for 26 years and has been in charge of all the special projects of the
State Archives, including 30 grant projects for arrangement and
description, preservation needs assessments, special studies,
exhibits planning, workshops and conferences.
He co-authored What Time is This Place? (1982), Preserving
Nevada's Documentary Heritage, (1986), History of the State Capitol
and Governor's Mansion, (1986, 1988 and 1991 editions) and The Earps'
Last Frontier: Wyatt and Virgil Earp in Nevada, 1897-1905 (1989).
He has contributed articles to Uncovering Nevada's Past: A Primary
Source History of the Silver State (University of Nevada Press, 2004),
The Uniting States: The Story of Statehood for the Fifty United States.
(Greenwood Press, 2004) and "Mining Nevada's Legal History: Going
to the Sources," for a future issue of Western Legal History
Wed., Aug. 26, 2009
The Carson City Historical Society presents
a free Lecture by Kent McAdoo
Basque Herders - the End of an Era
6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Carson City Library
Kent McAdoo, Certified Wildlife Biologist and Certified Professional
in Rangeland Management, lived and worked with Basque herders for 13 months
in the early 1970s. His presentation will show their migrant lifestyle as
they followed the sheep bands. McAdoo will discuss life in the sheep
camps, the men and their language, reasons for the decline of Basque
herders, and the cultural influences of the Basque people.
See linked Eusko News article,
"Ethnic Industries for Migrants: Basque Sheepherding in the American West,"
by Gloria Totoricaguena Egurrola.
Sat., Aug. 16, 2009
The Carson City Historical Society presents The Annual Ice Cream Social,
Sunday, August 16, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., at
Foreman-Roberts House Park, 1207 North Carson St.
The Millennium Bugs, with David Bugli, will be performing.
Ice Cream, cake, cookies and pie will be available for $3 per person
Woodworking Specialties and their master craftsman have worked in the area on
historic restoration projects. They will be sponsoring a free birdhouse
building clinic for the first 50 children at the ice cream social.
At right: some of the lovely young ladies from the 2008 Ice Cream Social.
Dangberg Talk and Ranch Tour
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Carson City, Nev. The Carson City Historical Society is presenting
two events for its members and the public regarding H. F. Dangberg, Sr.
and his Ranch House (pictured at left).
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, Dr. Michael E. Fischer, Nevada Department
of Cultural Affairs Director, will make a presentation as H. F. Dangberg, Sr.
at the Carson Public Library, 900 N. Roop Street, starting at 6:30 p.m.
This talk is free and open to the public. Mr. Fischer is a talented
speaker, and this event should be quite entertaining.
On Sunday, August 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., a tour of the Dangberg
Ranch House will be given. The house is completely furnished, and
it seems as though the family just stepped outside. Advanced
reservations are required. Reservations are limited to 30 people
and cost $3 for each person.
Dr. Michael E. Fischer, a native Nevadan, has served as the
Director of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs since January
2007. Dr. Fischer has been a long time supporter of cultural programming.
An active Chautauquan, he portrays both John Sparks and H. F.
Dangberg, Sr. He is developing a performance of Nick Abelman,
early Nevada gambler.
To make tour reservations please call Paula at 775-887-8865.
Since the tour is limited to 30 people, it is recommended to make
reservations early. For information on either even, call 775-887-8865.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
"Through the Garden Gate" Tour
The Carson City Historical Society presents
the Annual Victorian Home/Garden Tour,
May 31 from noon to 6:00 p.m.
10 locations are open, two that are new this year:
- Crisler Home (Garden only--this location is new)
- Judge Gregory Home (Home and Garden--this location is new)
- Foreman Roberts House
- Barber-Belnap Mansion (home and garden)
- Bliss Mansion
- Olcovich-Meyers (garden only)
- Greenhouse Garden Center
- Smail House (pictured at right)
- Governor Colcord's House
- Krebs-Peterson Home
The CCHS opens the gates and doors to nine historic homes for its
annual home and garden tour.
The garden of the Crisler House, at Carolyn and Minnesota,
will be open this year. Now owned by Julie Maxwell, it was built by
William "Silver Bill" Crisler about 1875. In the 1870s Crisler served as the
captain of the watch at the Carson City mint, constable, sheriff, assemblyman,
and conductor on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
Tickets are $12 adults; $10 seniors and students; $6 children
6-12; children 5 and younger free. Details: 841-1975.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
Victorian Christmas House Tour (see link at left or click
here)
Tour homes in the historic district that will be decorated in their traditional
Victorian Christmas granduer. For additional information call 775-687-7410 or 775-882-1805.
(Pictured at left: Gov. Colcord's home at
700 West Telegraph.)
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008
Annual Christmas Party at 1:30 p.m. Our Annual Christmas Party will be held at the home of Chuck
and Jo Saulisberry at 207 Doolittle Lane, Dayton, NV
(View Google Map) (in the hangar). It
will be a potluck with the Historical Society providing the main course. Please call
Jo Saulisberry at 246-5570 or Janet Perry at 884-1448 and let one of them know you
are coming and what you are bringing. They will also provide you with some ideas
of what is needed for the dinner. Reservations must be in by December 1. Please
bring your own drinks; coffee will be provided. If you are providing a dish, please
provide serving utensils. And, we encourage you to bring a guest.
Directions to Jo's house:
Take U.S. 50 east to Dayton, turn right on Main Street, turn right
on Dayton Valley Road, turn right at Lakes Blvd., turn left at Lakeview Drive, turn right
at Doolittle Court, destination will be on right.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Ron James on "Mark Twain and the Comstock Connection," 6:30 p.m. at Carson City Library
The Carson City Historical Society's last lecture for this season will
be November 18, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop, Carson
City. It is free and open to the public. The lecture is part of
Carson City Historical Society's "Reflections of Carson City" series. It presents
Ron James,
State Historic Preservation Officer, and the topic will be Mark Twain and the
Comstock connection. This is a first-time lecture as Ron has done research at Bancroft
Library on some new Mark Twain material. Call 882-1805 for info.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fred Stanio presentation on Hank Monk, famous Carson City stage coach driver, 6:30 p.m. at
Carson City Library
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Wally Earhart as Nevada Governor Bell in "An Evening with Gov. Bell," 6:30 p.m.
at Carson City Library
The Carson City Historical Society presents "Reflections of Carson City - An Evening with
Governor Bell." On Thursday, Sept. 25, Wally Earhart will portray Nevada's
Gov. Frank Bell at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop St., Carson City.
The lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Gov. Bell was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 28, 1840, and later
came to Nevada. He took part in the construction of the transcontinental telegraph
through Nevada in 1858. The Carson City Historical Society invites you to come and
learn about the telegraph to Washington, D.C. in 1864 and about Gov. Bell -
the first foreign born governor of the state.
(At left, a picture of Gov. Bell.)
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
CCHS Sale in the Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Ice Cream Social at the Foreman-Roberts House, 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the Millennium Bugs (jazz) and Wally
Earhart portraying Lincoln
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Picnic at Ron Machodo's from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 11, 2008
"Through the Garden Gate" Home/Garden Tour
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Chris Bayer presentation on Major Ormsby at Carson City Library
The Carson City Historical Society will hold a lecture on Major Ormsby by
Chris Bayer at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop St.
Bayer will tell a story of political intrigue, profit and war along the
Eastern Slope, and talk of the vigilante committee that created Nevada Territory
and set Carson City in place as its capital.
Read Chris Bayer's essay on Major Ormsby on the Nevada Appeal site:
Part one (opens in separate window)
Part two (opens in separate window)
Monday, May 5, 2008
Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Foreman-Roberts House
Sunday, March 9, 2008
"Hank Monk's 182nd Birthday Party," 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 16, 2007
Annual Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007
Victorian Christmas Home Tour
Reflections of Carson City
Presented
"Virginia City -- Tourist Mecca"
with Bert Bedeau of the Comstock
Historic District and Preserve Nevada
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at 7 p.m.
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop, Carson City, NV
Bert Bedeau presently serves as District Administrator for the Comstock Historic
Commission in Virginia City. Prior to moving to Nevada, he was Associate Deputy
SHPO and Architectural Historian with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, from
1996 to 1999, and Architectural Historian for the South Dakota State
Historical Preservation Center, from 1990 to 1996. Bert is a graduate of Occidental
College in Los Angeles, where he earned a B.A. in History, and of Boston University,
from which he holds an M.A. in Historic Preservation Studies. He also has a J.D. from the
Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C.
Some other web resources concerning Bert Bedeau:
Our Membership Meeting and Membership Drive was held Sunday, September 23, 2007,
at 3:00p.m. at
the home of Gary, Jennifer and Josie Cain, 412 N. Curry St. This is also the home of Westwall
Militaria. The audience got to hear the history of the Hyman Olcovich House at this
free event.
Gary and Jennifer provided the history of the historic home and
information on various items from his Military Museum. Upcoming Carson City Historical
Society events, newsletters and photos were displayed, and refreshments were served.
Click
for map to Westwall Militaria.
"Might is Right: The Rise and Fall of the Comstock Miner's Unions"
by Guy Rocha
Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at 7:00 pm
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
Most Nevadans have heard of the great gold and silver discoveries that sparked Westward migration in the 19th
century, and led to the settling of what would become Nevada. Much has been told of the fortune of silver and gold ore
extracted from the Comstock Lode that turned the humble mining town of Virginia City into an economic force that
helped build San Francisco. Massive fortunes were made and lost virtually overnight, and countless individuals went
from rags to riches to rags again. Recent generations have grown up with the popular TV series Bonanza, whose
heroes led lives of adventure, galloping to and from their fictional hometown of Virginia City. And yet, in all the color
and drama, one story has been largely neglected with regard to the laborers who toiled underground.
"Reflections of Carson City -- The Legend of Julia Bulette"
by Susan James
Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 7:00 pm
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Historian Susan James has published articles on Nevada topics for over twenty-five
years. James began researching the story of Virginia City's famous prostitute,
Julia Bulette, in the early 1980s. In 1998, Nevada Magazine reprinted her 1984
article "Queen of Tarts" in The Historical Nevada Magazine: Outstanding Historical
Features From the Pages of Nevada Magazine. Her introduction to "Julia Bulette's
Probate Records" appears in Uncovering Nevada's Past: A Primary Source History
of the Silver State, published in 2004.
James and her husband, Ron, are co-authors of the book, Castle in the Sky: George
Whittell Jr. and the Thunderbird Lodge. She has served since 2003 as the
scholar-in-residence for the Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City. She is a
former University of Nevada, Reno, history lecturer.
Thursday, April 24, 2007
The Carson City Historical Society presents "Reflections of Carson City -- Entertainment
and Recreation During the Carson Mint's Glory Years" with author and speaker
Rusty Goe. The lecture will be at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street,
Carson City, Nevada at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2007. The lecture is free
and open to the public.
Preview of Rusty's lecture on Favorite Forms of Entertainment
and
Recreation During the Carson MintŐs Glory Years (1875-1885)
From the beginning residents of Carson City loved all forms of entertainment
and recreation. The community's leisure-time activities were rapidly cultivated during
its first quarter century in existence. By the 1870s, in concurrence with the Comstock
boom, Carson City's calendar of arts, entertainment, and recreation events was full
all year round.
Local author, coin dealer, and Carson Mint historian, Rusty Goe, will
present a PowerPoint lecture on the most popular forms of entertainment and recreation
in Carson City during the 1870s and 1880s.
Through words, images and sounds, Goe will depict indoor and outdoor
activities experienced by Carsonites in town and out of the local area during the
period 1875 to 1885.
As part of his talk on indoor activities Goe will discuss Carson
City's theater life, its social clubs, its parties and balls, and its fraternal
organizations. You will hear about Shakespearean plays, minstrel shows, and
Gilbert and Sullivan musicals; and you will be introduced to a few of Carson's local artists.
As for Carson's outdoor activities Goe will focus on picnics,
sporting events and circuses.
Continuing his presentation, Goe will shift outside of Carson
City as he shares how special was Lake Tahoe to residents in northwestern
Nevada. You will learn about Glenbrook's prominence as a tourist destination,
and also hear about other popular points of interest at Tahoe, including
McKinney's Landing, Emerald Bay, and Tallac House.
Goe will conclude his lecture with brief mentions of a few
popular California getaways to which Carsonites traveled.
"Preservation European Style"
by Susan and Jurgen Matthes
Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at 7:00 pm
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
"Superintendent of the Mint, James Crawford's Most
Frightening Experience"
by Rusty Goe
Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at 7:00 pm
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
NOTE: Many of these programs are video recorded and presented on public access television in
Carson City. Click here for Brewery Arts Center Television,
and check the Channel 10
schedule for rebroadcasts of these lectures.
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