Chautauqua – “The Notorious Mrs. Lee: Gold Rush Madam”
"Celebrating the American Spirit" She is recorded in history books as “the notorious Mrs. Lee.” She was probably a procurer, in other words, she brought girls from China to the...
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Concert – Reno Philharmonic Ensemble
Members of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will share classical music in a fun and exciting way, with the beautiful Sierra as a concert backdrop! Cost: $20, 16 years and younger...
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Chautauqua – “Agnes and Percy Train”
Festival Tent"Made in Nevada" On June 7, 1928, Agnes, age 23, and Percy, age 52, hiked up Lone Mountain near Lovelock, Nevada, where they were married at sunrise. The couple would...
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Speaker – “Ghosts from the Past: the History of Northern Nevada Pioneer Cemeteries”
Festival TentSince 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...
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Open House
Dangberg Home Ranch House 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV, United StatesDrop in to visit the Dangberg Home Ranch house! The Home Ranch house, which was built between 1857 and 1917, was home to four generations of of the Dangberg family....
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Volunteer in Gertrude’s Garden
Gertrude's Garden 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV, United StatesCome volunteer with us in Gertrude's Garden! Master Gardeners from UNR Extension work with us every week, on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30. Bring your gardening gloves and come...
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Chautauqua – “Libbie Bacon Custer”
Festival Tent"Celebrating the American Spirit" Libbie Bacon Custer was the wife of George Armstrong Custer, U.S. Army. She spent most of their twelve-year marriage in relative proximity to him despite his...
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Speaker – “Why I Miss Miller’s Market”
Festival TentHistorian Dr. Michael Fischer will present "Why I Miss Miller's Market; A Look At What Made Douglas County So Special in 1975". Douglas County was a unique and special place...
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Youth and Family: Agricultural Heritage Day
Festival TentLearn fun facts with fun activities about Carson Valley and it's agricultural background. The Nevada State Railroad Museum will join us to share how the V&T Railroad worked to help...
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Volunteer in Gertrude’s Garden
Gertrude's Garden 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV, United StatesCome volunteer with us in Gertrude's Garden! Master Gardeners from UNR Extension work with us every week, on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30. Bring your gardening gloves and come...
