The Beatty Museum and Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the Bullfrog Mining District and Southern Nye County. The museum chronicles the history of the area, from its prehistoric origins through the Bullfrog gold rush.
The museum offers guided tours and exhibits of local history. The website offers visitor information, a history of the area, and online research resources.
The East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, located within a historic railroad depot which has been restored to a 1906 appearance, presents the history of the Nevada's industrialization. Particular focus is given to Nevada's copper mining industry.
The museum offers exhibits.
This lecture chronicles Samuel Clemens's travels to Nevada and California from his home state of Mississippi, beginning in 1861. At this time, Clemens was an out-of-work river pilot; the lecture follows his development into the famous writer he would become and includes readings from fragments of his writing recovered from Civil-War-era journals and newspapers.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to "Heaven on the Half-Shell: Mark Twain in California," and select "Listen to Broadcast."
The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving the early history of human habitation in Carson Valley. In addition, the museum focuses on Carson Valley's role as the first area in Nevada settled by people of European descent.
The society offers exhibits, guided tours, and frequent special presentations. The website offers visitor information and a calendar of events.
The Reno Fire Department Museum presents the firefighting history of Reno, Nevada. Collections include firefighting artifacts and vehicles.
The museum offers exhibits.
The museum is currently closed, as preparations are being made for a new facility.
The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is located in Comstock Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Permanent exhibit topics include area history, mining, the Fourth Ward School building, Virginia City Alumni, Mark Twain, and education in the 1870s.
The museum offers exhibits, guided tours, and a junior docent program. The website offers lesson plans.
The Museum presents displays recreating four authentic street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century, with autos, artifacts, and sounds from each era. Street scenes also display building facades and a timeline of events chronicling the history of the automobile. The Museum also presents changing exhibits.
The museum offers exhibits, tours, film screenings, symposiums, workshops, and educational and recreational events.
In cooperation with the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is sponsoring a one-day teacher workshop, free of charge, to classroom, pre-service teachers, and community college educators of language arts and social studies, though all disciplines are welcomed. This workshop will focus on rationale, technology and resources for teaching about the Holocaust.
In cooperation with the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is sponsoring a one-day teacher workshop, free of charge, to classroom, pre-service teachers, and community college educators of language arts and social studies, though all disciplines are welcomed. This workshop will focus on rationale, technology and resources for teaching about the Holocaust.
Built in 1876, the Belmont Courthouse was the seat of Nye County government until 1905. The building is partially restored and offers a glimpse into Nevada's colorful past.
The site is open to the public.
Website does not specify any interpretive services available at the site.