"See it. Save it. Celebrate it."
In May 2013, the Nevada SHPO and its many partners will be celebrating Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness Month. This month’s theme is “See it. Save it. Celebrate it.”
This theme reinforces the message that all citizens and visitors to Nevada can become part of the preservation of the state’s significant monuments, landscapes and neighborhoods by visiting an historic home or building, shopping in a historic neighborhood, or touring an archaeological site.
We encourage you to come and find out why historic resources and archaeological sites should be preserved to maintain a sense of community and place. By joining in this month-long celebration of historic preservation and archaeology, you will learn about our collective heritage and participate in some great outdoor and indoor activities.
Please refer to the event calendar below for times and locations. If you have any questions about a certain event, please contact the event’s organizer.
Preservation Month 2013 Brochure
Upcoming Events:
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Digging Into the Past: The Science Behind Archaeology
April 28, 2013 from 10 am to 2 pm
309 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Contact person: Stacy Irvin 702-822-8746
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Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Map(s): http://www.springspreserve.org/apps/location/findus/index.html
Link to Website(s): http://museums.nevadaculture.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=427&Itemid=438
Learn the science behind unearthing the past! Join archaeologists from the Lost City Museum and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas for a mock dig. What kinds of objects are archaeologists looking for, and what can they tell us about people who lived in the past? The whole family will be able to learn about the process of an archaeological excavation by getting down in the dirt and discovering real artifacts.
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Historic Resources Commission Scavenger Hunt
May 1-28, 2013
Carson City, Historic District
Contact: Janice Brod 775-283-7069
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Sponsor: Carson City Planning/Adele's/Brugo's Pizza
Cost/Admission: Free to the public
http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=792
The Scavenger hunt consists of two contests, one for adults and one for kids. The goal is to find all of the architectural building features from the pictures provided and give the correct address. Participants with all of the correct answers will be entered into a drawing for either a free lunch for two at Adele's (adults) or a gift certificate to Brugo's pizza (kids).
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Where the Bison Roamed-Interpretative Talk
Friday May 3, 6 pm – 7 pm / Saturday May 25, 6 pm - 7 pm
Cathedral Gorge State Park Visitor Center, Panaca, Nevada
111 Cathedral Gorge Road, Panaca, Nevada 89042
Contact person: Dawn Andone 775.728.4460
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Sponsor: Nevada State Parks
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Map: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/map/
Link to Website: parks.nv.gov or lincolncountynevada.com
Learn about Bison and how this magnificent animal once roamed the area. 1000 year old Bison bones were found in the park indicating this was once a fertile grassland.
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WWII Archaeology of Nevada Workshop
May 4, 2013 from 9am-12pm
1050 S. Maine St. Fallon, NV 89406
Churchill County Museum
Contact person: Rayette Martin 702-486-5011
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Sponsor: Nevada Site Stewardship Program and Nevada Archaeological Association
Cost/Admission: Free
A workshop on Nevada's WWII resources from an archaeological perspective, including a discussion on the types of resources remaining, how to identify them, techniques on recording them, and things to consider when determining their significance in light of the criteria for National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
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Prohibition In Reno Walking Tour
May 4, 10:00 am
135 East Commercial Row, Reno.
Tour starts at Amtrak’s Reno Station
Contact: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
We’ve turned back the clocks to the 1920s and 30s. We'll walk the streets and alleys and visit significant buildings, recalling Reno's saloons and reformers and feature a guest appearance by a local dignitary of the area. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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See It Celebrate It ! Early Las Vegas Through the Eyes of Early Las Vegans
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 East Washington ,Las Vegas Nevada
Saturday May 4, 2013 10am-11am
Contact: Dr. Linda Karen Miller 702-492-7742 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sponsor: Friends of the Fort
Cost/Admission: $1.00
Map: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/map/
Link to Website: www.friendsofthefort.org
Description of event: Author and historical interpreter of Helen J. Stewart, Dr. Linda Miller will showcase the sites of early Las Vegas through her book (Early Las Vegas by Arcadia Publishing) which celebrates the contributions of early Las Vegans in developing the town. She will also discuss how the book was researched. Books can be purchased for $21.99. A book signing will follow.
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University Historic District Campus Walking Tour
May 7, 6:00 pm
UNR, 9th and Center
Tour starts at the Honor Court
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Visit Morrill Hall, MacKay School of Mines and the Keck Museum to learn about the history of this beautiful campus. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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Hidden Cave Tour
May 11, 2013 - 9:30AM
East of Fallon, Nevada
Grimes Point Archaeological Area
Contact person: Jason Wright, Carson City BLM, Stillwater Field Office 775-885-6000
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Sponsor: Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office
Cost/Admission: Free to the public
Link to Website: http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_programs/recreation/hidden_cave.html
The Hidden Cave tour is conducted by BLM staff twice a month (second and fourth Saturdays with the exception of holiday weekends). The public is welcomed at the Churchill County Museum, whose doors open at 9:00AM. A brief history of the Hidden Cave video is shown at 9:30AM. After the video BLM staff will lead a caravan to the Grimes Point Archaeological Area to the Hidden Cave Interpretive Trail. BLM staff will provide an interpretive walking tour (approximately one hour and 1/2 mile to Hidden Cave with multiple stops that includes discussion of the following topics: petroglyphs, pictographs, cultural and natural resources in the surrounding landscape). At Hidden Cave the group will enter and BLM staff will discuss the history and archaeological discoveries including past use and results of the excavations conducted in 1979-1980 at Hidden Cave. After a question and answer period at Hidden Cave the group is encouraged to follow the interpretive trail to Burnt Cave to see pictographs. The trail is well maintained however sturdy shoes are recommended, dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. For more information, Hidden Cave Interpretive Trail brochures are available at the museum.
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Adult Archaeology Day
May 11, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV 89040
Lost City Museum
Contact person: Dena Sedar 702-397-2193 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cost/Admission: Free
The Lost City Museum will be hosting Adult Archaeology Day on May 11, 2013. Participants will learn the process of an archaeological excavation, from the excavation of a mock dig site to the how artifacts are processed in the laboratory. Space is limited to 16 people.
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Nevada Site Stewardship Workshop
May 11, 2013 9am to 3pm
Pioche, NV
Thompsons Opera House
Contact person: Rayette Martin (702) 486-5011
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Sponsor: Nevada Site Stewardship Program
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Website: http://nvshpo.org/stewards-435/site-steward-program.html
This workshop is for new and current site stewards to gain further knowledge regarding the Nevada Site Stewardship Program. Please RSVP with Rayette Martin by April 20th.
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Archaeology Activity Day
May 11, 2013; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Great Basin Visitor Center, Highway 487, Baker, NV
Great Basin National Park
Contact person: Eva Jensen or Karla Jageman 775-234-7550 or 775-234-7551
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Sponsor: Great Basin National Park
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Map: http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Link to Website: http://www.nps.gov/grba
Join Great Basin National Park Archaeologists for a fun and exciting Archaeology Activity Day! Activities include Atlatl Throwing, Mock Archaeological Excavations...and More! All ages welcome.
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Mansions on the Bluff Walking Tour
May 11, 10:00 am
401 Court Street, Reno
Tour starts at the McCarran House
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservaton Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
A historic walk that looks at some of the most notable homes in Reno: Court, Ridge and upper California streets, home to three senators and the merchants that made early Reno the Biggest Little City. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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Wells Avenue Neighborhood Walking Tour
May 14, 6:00 pm
Sinclair and Liberty Streets
Tour starts at the Southside School Annex
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Take a stroll through a working-class neighborhood along the path of the Wells Ave streetcar, across the V&T tracks, and past the homes of the "Thoma Street Gang." Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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Helldorado Days Parade
May 18th, 5:00 pm
Downtown Las Vegas
Fourth Street and Charleston Boulevard
Contact person: Esther Carter 702-229-6672
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Sponsor: City of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Elks Lodge #1468
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Website: http://www.elkshelldorado.com/
Helldorado Days Parade started in 1935 and is the longest-running civic event in the history of Las Vegas. It was originally created as a means to encourage tourism to the city upon completion of the Boulder Dam. Events include a four-day pro rodeo, parade, carnival, treasure hunt for gold, whiskerino contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, exhibits and food.
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Victorian Square and Downtown Sparks Walking Tour
Tour starts at the Sparks Heritage Museum
May 18th, 2013
814 Victorian Ave, Sparks
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Learn about the history of the rail city with a 1-hour guided walking tour of Victorian Square and Downtown Sparks. The tour will show how this area transformed itself from a railroad hub, to a vibrant commercial district, to a successful redevelopment area that has changed the image of the city. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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Upper Ralston/Northern Little Italy Walking Tour
May 21, 6:00 pm
Tour starts at the intersection of Washington Street, The Strand, and College Ave.
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Enjoy a walk in a residential neighborhood with a mix of architectural styles. Proximity to the University has traditionally determined the mix of residents, professors and students alike. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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University of Nevada, Oral History Program
May 22, 2013 10:00 am
915 Lander Street
Mt. Rose Elementary School
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Alicia Barber, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Director, University of Nevada Oral History Program, Department of History, University of Nevada, Reno.
Professor Alicia Barber speaks of her experiences about the program over the past four years. The presentation will include a look at the 49-year history of the Oral History Department and share the new database and audio that’s available to the public. The presentation will include audio slideshows that students are putting together to showcase the program’s recordings.
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Incised Stone Talk
May 25, 2013 2:00 to 3:00 pm
721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV 89040
Lost City Museum
Contact person: Dena Sedar 702-397-2193 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cost/Admission: $5.00 admission fee for the museum, admission to the talk is free
The Lost City Museum's Curator of Archaeology will be giving a talk on the museum's incised stone collection. Learn about this intriguing artifact type and see examples of incised stones from the museum's collection.
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Monroe Street Walking Tour
May 25, 10:00 am
Tour starts at the corner of Monroe and Manor Drives
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
Stroll along Monroe and Joaquin Miller Streets, savoring the history and architecture of this lovely residential area south of the Newlands Neighborhood. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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Railroad Archaeology in Southern Nevada
by Jefery R. Wedding (Desert Research Institute)
May 25, 2013 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm
309 S. Valley View blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Contact person: Stacy Irvin 702-822-8746 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cost/Admission: Free
Link to Map(s): http://www.springspreserve.org/apps/location/findus/index.html
Link to Website(s): http://museums.nevadaculture.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=427&Itemid=438
The coming of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake (SP, LA & SL) Railroad was crucial to the future growth and development of southern Nevada. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Wedding has had the opportunity to both survey and excavate a number of archaeological sites along the historic route, which has evolved into the modern southwestern leg of the Union Pacific system. This presentation shall begin with a short history of the development of the SP, LA & SL, followed by examples of the types of resources found 100 years later along the transportation network.
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Mount Irish Rock Art Tours
May 25, 2013 from 10 am - 2 pm
Near Hiko Nevada
Mount Irish Archaeological District
Contact person: Nicholas Pay (775) 726-8194
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Sponsor: Bureau of Land Management, Caliente Field Office
Cost/Admission: Free
Guided tours to rock art panels in the Mount Irish Archaeological District by BLM Archaeologists and others. Bring a lunch, water, good hiking shoes and a camera for a day of adventure and Rock Art!
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University Neighborhood Walking Tour
May 28, 6:00 pm
Tour starts at the base of the 9th Street university steps.
Contact telephone number: 775-747-4478 for reservations
Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society
Cost/Admission: $10.00 or free to HRPS Members
Link to Website: http://historicreno.org/
A walk through an historic and endangered neighborhood at the foot of the campus --- with vintage Queen Anne homes and charming bungalows. Reservations required by calling 775-747-4478 or at historicreno.org
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