Speaker – “Ghosts from the Past: the History of Northern Nevada Pioneer Cemeteries”

Since a very young age, Jay Dickey has been a graveyard enthusiast, and has visited hundreds of cemeteries throughout the United States. Since moving to Nevada, he has explored a number of pioneer cemeteries, and has researched the histories of many of them. His talk will provide an overview of some of the leading pioneers who came to Northern Nevada, and founded the cities and towns that fueled the growth of Northern Nevada. The cemeteries of Northern Nevada contain the ghosts of many of the men and women who helped create the great state of Nevada, and who live on in our memories.

Jay Dickey is an author and lecturer on a wide range of subjects related to early American history. He is the President of American Heritage Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that hosts educational programs in collaboration with leading American heritage and historical societies, educational institutions, and community groups.  Jay is also a member of the Oregon-California Trails Association, the Nevada Historical Society, and a number of other historical and heritage societies.  A graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Jay retired from the practice of law in 2017. He currently lives in Dayton, Nevada with his wife, Angela.

Cost: Free