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Archaeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month May 2010 Schedule of Events This year’s theme is "Volunteers - Giving Time to the Past", honoring the volunteers who work to preserve Nevada’s heritage through monitoring archaeological sites, rehabilitating historic structures, educating school children. This year’s activities include lectures, rides and tours celebrating Nevada. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Carson City May 9: Preserve Nevada, the State’s non-profit preservation organization, will announce its 2010-2011 "11 Most Endangered Historic Places in Nevada" between noon and 1:30 p.m., at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Department of Cultural Affairs, 2180 S. Carson Street, Carson City. May 9: Take a ride into the past at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Department of Cultural Affairs, located at 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City, as it celebrates the 100th birthday of the McKeen Motor Car, No. 22 which the Museum has restored and made operational. Rides begin after 12:00 p.m. and will continue until 1:30 p.m. The short program and commissioning of the restored car will be followed by public rides on the car. The program is free but the Museum will charge for rides. Call Peter Barton at 775-687-4341 for details and prices of rides.
Churchill May 8 and 22: Susan McCabe of the Carson City Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management will lead tours of Hidden Cave. Meet at the Churchill County Museum, 1050 Maine Street, Fallon at 9 a.m. to view a video and caravan to Hidden Cave 12 miles east of Fallon. The guided walking tour will include views of Picnic Cave and petroglyph panels before entering Hidden Cave. The ½ mile trek is up an incline so wear sturdy shoes, carry water and dress appropriately for the weather. Call the Churchill County Museum 775-423-3677 for details. May 22: The Nevada Rock Art Foundation will lead a tour of the Grimes Point Petroglyphs, 8 miles east of Fallon, one of the oldest and most interesting rock art sites in Nevada from 10 a.m. to noon. The tour is limited to 20 and involves gentle hiking. Wear appropriate shoes, wear a hat and bring water. Reservations may be made by contacting Kimberly Hopkinson at 775-323-6723 or 702-804-6723 or on line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
May 1: Bring your unserviceable American Flag to a flag retirement ceremony sponsored by the Silver State Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at 10 a.m. at the Southern Nevada Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Adams Blvd, Boulder City. A no-host luncheon will follow at the Boulder Creek Golf Course. Call Rebecca Eisenman for reservations and details at 702-308-3346. May 1: The Nevada Rock Art Foundation will lead a tour of petroglyphs at the Valley of Fire State Park located 1.25 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tour features several beautiful rock art localities including Mouse’s Tank and Atlatl Rock. The tour is limited to 20 and involves moderate hiking. Wear boots, a hat and bring water. Reservations can be made by contacting Kimberly Hopkinson at 702-804-6723 or 775-323-6723 or on line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . May 1: Join members of the Preservation Association of Clark County for their annual meeting at 4312 Ridgecrest, Las Vegas between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please RSVP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
May 8: Noted rock art researcher David Lee will hold a photography workshop at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mr. Lee will provide instruction on the art of archaeological field photography. Please RSVP by May 5th to Sali A. Underwood at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (702) 486-5011. May 8: The Junior League of Las Vegas will have a public open house tour of the restored mid-twentieth century Morelli House, 861 Bridger Ave., Las Vegas from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Make reservations by calling Judy Beal at 702-435-0013. May 13-16: The City of Las Vegas and the Elks Lodge No. 1468 host the Helldorado Days celebration that will include a rodeo, parade, carnival, treasure hunt, whiskerino contest, art show and auction, trail rides, exhibits and food between Stewart and Mesquite Avenues, from 6th to 8th Streets, Las Vegas. For more information, visit http://elkshelldorado.com. May 15: See the Helldorado Days Parade from 7 to 9 p.m. on downtown Fourth Street between Charleston and Ogden Streets, Las Vegas. The Historic Preservation Commission will join the parade in antique automobiles. Fireworks will follow at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas. For more information, visit http://elkshelldorado.com. May 19: the City of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will read the annual Historic Preservation Month proclamation and present the Historic Preservation Commission Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation with HPC Chairman Robert Stoldal at 9 a.m. at the Las Vegas City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas. For more information go to www.lasvegasnevadagov/hp. Elko May 1: Visit the Elko Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), 3900 E. Idaho Street, Elko, for an Archaeology Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The BLM, the U. S. Forest Service, the Great Basin College, the Elko County Chapter of the Nevada Archaeological Association and the Nevada Archaeological Site Stewardship Program are sponsoring the event. Chat with local archaeologists about prehistory, history, laws, artifacts, classes, regulations, ideas and stories. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like, submit your questions in advance to Jill Jensen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact her at 775-753-0378.
May 14 and 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., May 15 and 22nd 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Now is your opportunity to participate in a real hands-on archaeological excavation! No experience required! Join BLM archaeologists and others to conduct a test excavation of an archaeological site along Bullion Road near Elko. Reservations are required so if you are interested, please RSVP by May 1 to Jill Jensen at 775-753-0378. May 28 noon to 5 p.m. and May 29 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Attend California Trail Days at the California National Historic Trail Interpretative Center eight miles west of Elko on Interstate 80 at Exit 292. Activities and presentations are suitable for the whole family: gold panning, children’s games, an 1850’s trail camp, Dutch oven cooking, blacksmithing, Native American crafts and lifeways, music, live oxen and much more. For more information call Jill Jensen at 775-753-0378. Lyon May 7: The Silver City Task Force will present a photo exhibit of the Silver City School House Archaeological Project at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is included. Call Quest Lakes at 775-847-0742 to RSVP and for the location of the event. May 22: Come to the community fair with the theme of "Mound House: Vibrant History, New Opportunities" with attractions and entertainment focusing on the Pony Express, wild horse, fire fighter, and V & T history from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vondale Rose Park in Mound House. For details call Quest Lakes at 775-287-7598 or 775-847-0742. May 28: Doris Dwyer, Professor of History at the Western Nevada College, will present "Margaret Bourke-White: Pioneering Photographer" at 6:30 p.m. at the Silver City School House Community Center, corner of 2nd and High Streets, Silver City. The program is sponsored by Nevada Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Silver City Task Force. Light refreshments provided. For details call Quest Lakes at 775-287-7598 or 775-847-0742. Nye May 29: Celebrate Jim Butler Days and the Nevada State Mining Championships in Tonopah. Admission to the Tonopah Historic Mining Park will be free for the Nevada State Mining Championships. Call James Eason at 775-482-6336 for more information on events. Storey May 14-16: The 24th annual Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend is celebrated at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City. Events are funded in part by members of the Historic Fourth Ward School and Storey County. All events take place at the Fourth Ward School (FWS), 537 South C Street unless otherwise indicated. Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children (ages 6-16). Call Barbara Mackey at 775-847-0975 or visit www.fourthwardschool.org for more information.
May 14: : Kick Off Party for "Parties of the Year" from 5:30 to 7 p.m. provides an opportunity to reserve your space for adventures, outings, activities and feasts with themed cuisine in unique locations throughout the year. May 15: Fourth Ward School Exhibit Opening "A Time of Many Firsts: School Days on the Comstock" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alumni Room exhibit has had a facelift and now tells the story of education on the Comstock. May 14: Chic DiFrancia and Carol Clifford will discuss Samuel Clemens’ life on the 100th anniversary of his death. Take home a printed souvenir from the Chandler Press. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14: Parade of restored law enforcement vehicles at noon through downtown Virginia City. May 14: Show of restored law enforcement vehicles from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Silver State Peace Officer’s Museum next to Piper’s Opera House. May 14: Squeek LaVake directs the 17th annual Comstock Children’s Chorus in a medley of songs from 1:30 to 2 p.m. May 14: See "The Many Faces of the Comstock" through boom and bust, TV Bonanza infusion and modern commercialism of Comstock architecture. At 2 p.m. May 14: Attend the Preservation Ball, a benefit for Piper’s Opera House. Enjoy live music, a Victorian fashion show and desserts at the Tahoe House Hotel. Cost: $16. Reservations only. Call 775-847-5264 for more information. May 16: Collector and restored law enforcement vehicles will be exhibited outside the Silver State Peace Officer’s Museum and Piper’s Opera House between 9 a.m. and noon. Washoe The Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS) celebrates the month with 9 walking tours of historic Reno. Members of HRPS participate for free; non members pay $10 per person. Walks generally last from 1 ½ to 2 hours. Wear good walking shoes. No dogs please. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please call 775-747-4478 for information on meeting place and reservations or go to www.historicreno.org.
May 4: Take a tour of the University Neighborhood, one of Reno’s most endangered historic neighborhoods at 6 p.m. Jack Hursh and Debbie Hinman will be your guides. May 8: Visit the campus of the historic Nevada State Hospital on Galetti Way in Sparks at 10 a.m. Rosie Cevasco and Kim Henrick will lead a tour of the remaining DeLongchamps buildings and the historic hospital cemeteries. May 11: Go behind the scenes as Sharon Honig-Bear and Anne Simone lead a tour of "Inside DeLongchamps Downtown," some of the most notable buildings in downtown Reno. View the interiors of the downtown post office, the historic courthouse, the Vachina apartments and the Riverside lofts. Tour starts at 4 p.m. May 15: Take a guided walking tour "Beyond the Reno Arches." Sharon Honig-Bear leads the tour that links the two Reno Arches and describes the history and forces that shaped the town: railroad, mining, immigrants, divorce and gambling. Tour begins at 10 a.m. May 18: Take a stroll through the working class "Wells Avenue Neighborhood" beginning at 6 p.m. Mark Taxer will lead the tour along the path of the Wells Avenue streetcar. May 22: Take a walk through the lovely residential area south of the Newlands Neighborhood on the "Monroe Street Tour". Elsie Newman and Anne Simone lead the tour beginning at 10 a.m. May 25: Take the "Historic Truckee River Walk" at 6 p.m. and learn about the rich history of the area through colorful anecdotes of earlier local residents. Joan Collins will be your guide. May 29: Cindy Ainsworth and Debbie Hinman lead a tour of the Western Addition that includes the Twaddle Mansion, the Humphrey House, the Clifford House and many other architectural gems beginning at 10 a.m. May 3-31: Very Special Arts opens the doors of the historic Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street, Reno on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday May 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. for tours and exhibits. For details call Mary Ellen Horan at 775-826-6100 X 3. May 3-31: View "An American Dream in Little Italy: Work, Play, and Geography in the Powning Addition," an exhibit at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center atrium, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit celebrates and explores the Italian American community in Reno’s historic Powning Addition. For details call Alicia Barber at 775-682-6466. May 7: Attend the opening reception for American Dream in Little Italy: Work, Play, and Geography in the Powning Addition," an exhibit at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center atrium, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno from 5 to 7 p.m. For details call Alicia Barber at 775-682-6466. May 7: Very Special Arts celebrates the City of Reno’s 142nd birthday at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street, Reno from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and tours of the mansion. For details call Mary Ellen Horan at 775-826-6100 X 3. May 12: The City of Reno will present its annual Historic Preservation Awards at Reno City Hall, 1 East First Street, Reno at 10 a.m. Event sponsored by the City of Reno and its City of Reno Historical Resources Commission. For details call Don Naquin at 775-326-6675. May 15: Join Very Special Arts at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street, Reno for the River Walk Merchant’s Wine Walk from 2 to 5 p.m. Stroll through businesses in historic buildings and enjoy refreshments, wine and a commemorative wine glass. Cost is $20. Call 775-826-6100 X 3 for details. May 15: The Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society will lead tours of the historic Thunderbird Lodge, 5000 Hwy. 28, Incline Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours will last an hour and good walking shoes are recommended. Parking is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $20 per person. Call Barbi Mooberry to reserve a spot on the tour at 775-832-8752 or www.thunderbirdlodge.org May 23: Join the Nevada Rock Art Foundation at the Court of Antiquity Petroglyph Site from 8 a.m. to noon to help clean up debris and trash. Reservations are required. Wear sturdy shoes, bring gloves, hat and water. For details call Kimberly Hopkinson at 775-323-6723 or 702-804-6723 or on-line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
White Pine May 8: National Park Service will host a talk by Dr. Gus Quinlan, Executive Director of the Nevada Rock Art Foundation (NRAF) who will discuss "High Elevation Rock Art Recording: Great Basin National Park." Event takes place at the Great Basin Visitor Center, Great Basin National Park, Highway 487, Baker, at 4 p.m. For details call Eva Jensen at 775-234-7331 X 255. May 22: The Nevada Archaeological Site Steward Program will host training for volunteers to monitor historic and archaeological sites. Training takes place at the Great Basin Visitor Center, Great Basin National Park, Highway 487, Baker from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class size is limited to 30 so please call Eva Jensen at 775-234-7331 X 255 to reserve a place in class or if you have questions about the class.
The listing of Archaeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month activities is made available by the Nevada Archaeological Association through a grant financed in whole or part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, a division of the United State Department of Interior, and administered by the Nevada Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The contents and opinions, however, do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Interior or the Nevada Historic Preservation Office. This program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U. S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or activity operated by a recipient of Federal Assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, D. C. 20013-7127. |
